AirPods are one of the finest and most successful technological inventions yet. They were immediately accepted and are now used throughout the world due to their convenience and portability.
But it’s unsettling when both AirPods have been running smoothly until one day, one of them abruptly starts ringing louder than the other. Users have been complaining about an error they are facing and that is “Why is one AirPod stronger than the other?”. So, to help them get away with it using some easy solutions, we are going to tell you all about it.
In this article, we will discuss the probable reasons why one of my AirPods is quieter than the other and how we can solve this problem by following some fairly easy steps. So let’s get the ball rolling!
Why does one AirPod sound louder than the other?
Imagine comfortably enjoying your favorite music on your AirPods, but the sound frequency doesn’t feel quite right. Wondering if your AirPods won’t connect when one AirPod is louder than the other? Not very likely.
It can be hard to tell if a hardware or software issue with one AirPod is making it sound louder than the other. However, the following are some explanations why the Airpod is louder in one ear:
- Unbalanced audio signal: There is a possibility that you have not set the audio signal correctly in the settings of your connected device, which is causing the issue of one AirPod being louder than the other.
- Connectivity error – If your AirPods are not connected in the right way, that may be the reason for the problem.
- Damaged AirPod – The chance of such an error is high if your AirPod is damaged. Since the AirPod that is damaged does not work properly, the sound from the one that works may be heard louder.
- Accumulated garbage on the AirPods: If an excessive amount of garbage has accumulated on your AirPods, this may be one of the reasons why your AirPods are louder than the other.
At this point, we can’t be sure why exactly one AirPod sounds louder than the other. It could be due to a software or hardware problem. More importantly, your earwax could get into your AirPods and possibly cause damage. Below we will explain how to fix the problem with your AirPods if they are not working properly.
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How to fix “One AirPod is louder than the other” issue?
Here are some helpful solutions to help you resolve this issue if one of your AirPods, either the left or the right, sounds quieter than the other. To recover the balance of your AirPods, you can try each of the solutions below, one at a time, following simple steps.
All models, including AirPods (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation) and AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), are covered in this tutorial.
We recommend inspecting your AirPods for debris, dirt, or foreign objects blocking the speaker grills before adjusting your settings. The speaker grills on your AirPods will accumulate dirt over time from use, interfering with sound transmission.
- Get a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the surface.
- With the help of the cloth, gently clean the AirPods and their charging case.
- To clean more compact particles, you can also use a new toothbrush.
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Do not use scarves or ripstop cloth inside your device.
Earwax is a natural component of our ears and can also get into devices like headphones or AirPods that are worn in our ears. Therefore, there is a high probability that AirPods will become slower due to excessive buildup. Therefore, we offer you some easy ways to get rid of unwanted wax from your AirPods.
Holding the AirPods while covering the mesh with a thin towel and sucking on the residue will effectively remove earwax. After that, keep sucking it in and check your AirPods with lower sound to see if there has been a noticeable change in sound quality.
Audio balance refers to the volume of sound coming out of the left and right sides of your AirPods when you’re listening to music or watching your favorite TV show. As the balance on the bar is adjusted, your AirPods will sound louder on that particular side of the AirPods.
To ensure that you are hearing the best audio quality on your AirPods, you should check if the balance is set to the middle to keep the audio levels in check and balance on both AirPods.
- Go to the Settings of your device.
- Then touch Accessibility and select Audio/Visual.
- Now to restore balance slide the bar to the middle (0.00).
For better sound isolation with AirPods Pro, use the eartip fit test. This reduces sound leakage and any stray background noise. As a result, you can hear sounds more clearly and can even make your AirPods sound louder and more balanced.
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth with your AirPods Pro in your ears and connect to your iPhone or iPad.
- In the list of devices, select your AirPods by tapping on the More info button.
- Tap Ear Tip Fit Test (make sure you have iOS or iPadOS 13.2 or later if you don’t see Ear Tip Fit Test).
- After selecting Continue, press the Play button.
Try adjusting your AirPods Pro and retest if it suggests changing the eartip or if the test recommends it. Try a different size after that. Your left and right ears may require different sizes.
It’s possible that the AirPods you blame for being louder on one side are actually the fault of the device they’re attached to. For that, you can follow the most basic common methods i.e. reboot your device.
- Press and hold the power button and slide the slider to off.
- Now, restart your iPhone after waiting for 30 seconds by holding the power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
AirPods’ ability to recognize when they’re attached to your ear and when they’re not is just one of their many features. That’s why when you remove an AirPod from your ear, the audio or video automatically stops playing and when you plug it back in, it starts playing.
This could occasionally interfere with your ability to use your AirPods to listen to music. Therefore, you can try turning off the automatic ear detection feature.
- Go to the Settings section.
- Touch Overall.
- Click on the Information button present next to your AirPods.
- Scroll down and turn off the ‘Automatic Ear Detection’ option.
Consider resetting your AirPods if you’re experiencing minor software issues, such as connection issues and rapidly declining battery life. Just like with your device, when you reset your AirPods, you get a “fresh start.”
- Close the lid of the charging case after placing your AirPods inside and wait for 30 seconds.
- Then put your AirPods in your ears.
- Go to Bluetooth > Settings on your device.
- Select Forget This Device by tapping More info next to your AirPods.
- Close the lid of the charging case after putting your AirPods back in.
- Press and hold the Setup button for 15 seconds or until the case status light changes from green to amber to white.
- After that, reconnect your device to see if the issue has been resolved.
If still nothing works for you, try calibrating your AirPods with your iPhone. This method is intended simply to imply the altered sound to account for all external circumstances.
With this, you will be able to hear the effect immediately, especially when the sound level rises and falls. This is how you can calibrate your AirPods:
- Turn the volume all the way down.
- Then, in the Bluetooth settings, turn off your AirPods.
- Make sure your AirPods are correctly positioned in your ears.
- Use your iPhone’s speakers to hear the sound.
- Then turn your phone volume down all the way.
- Now connect your AirPods again and turn the volume all the way up and see if that works.
If resetting your Apple AirPods doesn’t work, you should try resetting your device. Here are the steps for it:
- Go to settings.
- Press Generals.
- Scroll down and click Transfer or reset iPhone.
- Tap Reset.
- Click Reset All Settings.
- Enter your password, if prompted.
- Touch Reset all settings later to confirm your decision.
If you’re still having trouble fixing this problem, try connecting your AirPods to another iOS device, like an iPhone, iPad, or iMac. This will show if the problem is with your AirPods or if there is a different problem.
Once connected, try watching or listening to any audio or video on that device to see if the issue persists.
Read more: How to pair AirPods with MacBook?
If none of the methods mentioned above worked for you, don’t worry! As we are still here to the rescue with one last resort for you: contacting Apple Support for your AirPods repair.
If they can’t resolve the issue, if your AirPods are still covered under warranty, you may be eligible for a free pair. Also, if you’ve passed your warranty expiration date, you can buy a single replacement AirPod.
| The first, second, and third generation AirPods are $69 each. Each AirPods Pro costs $89 |
Conclusion
You now have all the information you need on what to do if one of your AirPods is louder than the other. No matter how old or new your AirPods are, if you don’t know how to identify and fix the problem, having one AirPod with a lower sound than the other can be a nuisance.
I hope your AirPods making more noise in one ear issue is resolved by now and you can get back to watching and listening to music and movies the way you intended.
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