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FIXED: Why is One AirPod Louder Than the Other 2023

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Why is One AirPod Louder Than the Other

If you’re an Apple user, you may have experienced a strange phenomenon with your AirPods and asked yourself— Why is one AirPod louder than the other! This can be incredibly annoying, but there’s no reason to worry.

Even though it seems like something is wrong with your device, this problem is very common and has an easy fix just like find AirPod case with or without AirPods Inside. Let’s take a look at why one of your AirPods might be louder than the other.

Balance Adjustment

The first thing you should check when one of your AirPods is louder than the other is the “Balance Adjustment” in your audio settings. Apple has given this feature to people who are hard of hearing in one ear.

However, if you’ve accidentally changed these settings or have your volume set too high on one side, that could be causing an imbalance in the sound coming from each of your AirPods. Here’s how to fix it.

1. You can find this setting on your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Balance.

2. You can adjust the balance between left and right until both earbuds play at equal volume.

Balance Adjustment

Blow it

Sometimes ear wax or debris can get lodged inside one of your AirPods and interfere with sound quality or volume levels. To clean them out, turn off both earbuds, blow in the small speaker, and suck it from the large speaker, as shown in the picture.

Why is One AirPod Louder Than the Other

1. Check to see if the air is totally escaping the main speaker by blowing into the little speaker vent.

2. Then suck the bigger speaker (keep a tissue between the mouth and speaker). The ear wax and debris will come out from the vent.

3. Additionally, clean it simultaneously every time you blow and suck it.

Despite the method’s absurd appearance, Reddit users claim that it is effective. Just be sure to suck on it with a thin piece of cloth/tissue paper in between. You may also use the cloth to wipe the AirPod each time as you blow.

When you begin to notice that air moves smoothly from a tiny speaker to a larger speaker, you may know that the sound quality is improving.  

Software Issues

If adjusting the balance doesn’t work, then it could be a software issue causing your loudness discrepancy. In this case, try restarting both devices (your AirPods and iPhone/iPad). If that doesn’t work, try updating to the latest iOS version and make sure you have the most recent version of any app you are using with your AirPods (like Spotify or Apple Music).

Update firmware

Apple occasionally releases firmware upgrades to enhance functionality and add new capabilities.

These updates also aid in repairing any bugs, problems, and unintentional errors that might be keeping your AirPods from operating as intended.

To check whether your AirPods’ firmware is updated using your iOS device, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app, tap ‘General’ then ‘About.’

2. Then tap on your ‘Airpods’ to check the firmware version they are on.

How to update AirPods’ firmware?

At the time, the firmware of your AirPods cannot be updated manually or without an iOS device.

As long as your AirPods are plugged into an iPhone and connected to a secure internet connection, they will automatically install the most recent firmware update.

Leave the AirPods linked to your iOS device for roughly 30 minutes without using them to be sure this is done correctly.

Clean it

clean the AirPods

If dirt or debris is clogging up either of your earbuds—this could also be causing an imbalance in the sound levels. The best way to deal with these problems is by cleaning out both earbuds with a soft cloth and avoiding further damage.

To clean them out, turn off both earbuds and use a soft-bristled brush and some compressed air to remove any dust or lint buildup inside each bud.

Avoid using water as it could damage them further! Once they are clean, put them back in their charging case and wait 10 minutes before taking them out again to see if that fixes the issue. If you want to know how to deep clean your iPhone, you can buy our iSolution Kindle eBook.

Note

You could try lightly wetting the cloth or cotton swab with water or alcohol then wipe the AirPods speaker vents.

Contact Apple Support for Replacement

Hardware issues can sometimes cause unequal sound levels between the two AirPods. If one of your AirPods has become damaged or worn out due to overuse or normal wear and tear, it may not produce as much sound as its partner earbud. You can contact Apple Support online via their website.

You should take your AirPods to an Apple Authorized Service Provider nearby or use their mail-in service to determine whether you qualify for a replacement when all the above major steps fail and the issue is still not fixed.

If your AirPods are still protected by Apple’s One Year Limited Warranty or AppleCare+, you can get them fixed or replaced without paying a cent. If you don’t have AppleCare+ support then don’t worry you can look for Airpods (3rd Generation) replacement parts online.

Conclusion:

For most people experiencing issues with unequal volume levels between their two AirPods, adjusting the balance settings or cleaning out dirt/debris will do the trick!

However, if those solutions don’t work for you, then there might be a bigger issue causing this problem that needs further troubleshooting from Apple Support. Don’t worry – most likely, nothing serious is wrong with your device; it’s just an easy fix away!

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Shashank Sharma
Shashank is a tech expert and writer with over 8 years of experience. His passion for helping people in all aspects of technology shines through his work. He is also the author of the book "iSolution," designed to assist iPhone users. Shashank has completed his master's in business administration, but his heart lies in technology & Gadgets.

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