I have been using my Airpods since delivery yesterday, however I have noticed far more Bluetooth drop outs/ audio stutter, than with my Monster iSport Freedoms Wireless.
Some times it is one ear some times it is both. Same handset, same location, same music.
Rather frustrated, any one else noticed this? 😟
AIRPODS, iOS 10.2, null
I've experienced much less skipping since iOS firmware update 10.2.1 which included an Apple Watch update also. I performed a hard reset on AirPods and setup watch as new.
Now, a few hours ago, Apple silently released an AirPods firmware update which is 3.5.1. I have not thoroughly tested it. Updating seems simple cuz there isn't much to do and no action required by user. To check firmware version, WITH AIRPODS IN THE CHARGING CASE AND CONNECTED TO IPHONE, go to settings, general, about, AirPods and the firmware should display 3.5.1. If not, leave AirPods in charging case, connected to the phone, wait a few minutes and recheck.
I may not have steps completely accurate so be patient.
Hopefully this new firmware provides a resolution.
The amount of dropouts though is way higher than wireless headphones I've used. I can stand the occasional dropout and I completely understand what you are saying but this is different. I do have to admit though that since making that post my dropouts have gotten better. Still not gone but happening less.
Have you used them outdoors in 4 degrees?
Was that on Mt. Everest or in an airplane?
Apple asked me to power off my Watch (Series 2) and in an hour of testing no drops - reported back, still testing, and awaiting further feedback.
My joy was short-lived as well. A few hours of use today and stuttering returned.
I am using ATT and I'll give your idea a try. I'll report back later today.
I have found that this solution is not the answer - at first I thought that was the culprit but after a few hours the dropouts appeared even though cellular was off
No, not a very good solution. Do you find that it happens when sending/receiving SMS though (another type of cellular data) when cellular data is off? Or just random times?
Randomly - it can occur during times of overt activity or when I'm just listening to music. Of course, there may be lots of background activity occurring so who knows...
Another update: the issue goes away if I disable 4G. If I run my iPhone 7 Plus on 3G only, there are 0 drops.
I have gone through the same steps and have a similar set up to you. I have replaced the iPhone 7+ (ATT) and the AirPods. No issues when connected to iPad, either.
I just bought a pair and they are cutting out all of the time. They are basically unusable. Did you ever get them working?
What a joke. I just bought some today and I'd rather use disposable headphones. Are they friggin' serious with this one?
219$ plus tax in Canada. 😮😟
Airpods flaky bluetooth? where they rushed out?
