AirPods lose connection during workout?

I have had my AirPods for about 3 weeks now without any issues of losing connection. Tonight was the first time I tried them at the gym. During my 45 minute elliptical workout I kept losing the connection, had to go to settings and re-establish the connection. At least 4 times and then I finally gave up close to the end. It didn't happen right away - about 15 minutes in. I sweat a LOT and I am wondering if my sweat is affecting the sensors that connect when they are in my ears.

ANyone else having this problem? Really disruptive to my workout.

Thanks!

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 10.2, null

Posted on Jan 17, 2017 5:52 PM

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Jan 18, 2017 12:31 PM in response to deggie

They are designed to resist sweat, they said it would be fine in the keynote.

deggie

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Jan 18, 2017 12:33 PM in response to Merurakark12

They are in no way water, moisture and sweat resistant and Apple has made absolutely no such claim that they are.

jhalkias Author

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Jan 18, 2017 1:49 PM in response to Merurakark12

Wow. That is interesting. Pods and case in the washer, or just pods?

deggie

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Jan 18, 2017 3:46 PM in response to jhalkias

In Susie Ochs review in MacWorld she said she worked out with them but a lot will depend on how much you sweat...and where.

deggie

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Jan 18, 2017 3:47 PM in response to tara from hilo

So far so good with mine although I use the X7's more often.

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AirPods lose connection during workout?