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Why do my AirPods Pro fall out while running?

I have been running with my AirPods Pro for some time now and have recently been noticing that they keep slipping out of my ears while I am running. I was frustrated and wanted to figure out why this was happening and how I could fix it. Through some research and experimentation, I have found a few solutions that may help other people who are experiencing the same issue.

In this blog post, I will be discussing why my AirPods Pro were falling out while running and how I solved the problem. I will also share some other solutions that I discovered during my research.

The most likely reason why your AirPod pros fall out of your ears while running is that the ear tip is too small. The best option is to get a bigger ear tip. You can also try getting memory foam ear tips since they expand in the ear.

Key Takeaways and Tips for AirPods Pro Falling Out While Running:
The most common reason for AirPods Pro falling out while running is that the ear tip is too small.
Try getting a bigger ear tip for a more secure fit.
Memory foam ear tips can also provide a better grip and more comfortable fit.
Using ear hooks or silicon covers can help increase friction and prevent AirPods from sliding out.
Ensure that you insert the AirPods Pro correctly, with the long end pointing downwards and the round end facing outwards.
Clean your ears and AirPods regularly to maintain proper fit and hygiene.
Avoid excessive movement while wearing AirPods Pro, such as jumping or rapid head movement.
Consider using alternative headphones designed for active use if you continue to experience issues with AirPods Pro falling out while running.

Why do my AirPod Pros fall out while running?

Below are likely reasons why your AirPod Pros keep falling out of your ears.

Ear tip too small

The AirPod Pros stay in the ears better than regular AirPods because they have ear tips that go into your ears.

If your AirPod Pros have been falling out, the most likely cause is that you are using ear tips that are too small. To see if your AirPods tips are too small, you can do the AirPods fit test.

The easiest fix is to just get bigger memory foam ear tips. The advantage of memory foam ear tips is that they expand in the ear, making them much less likely to fall out.

They also have the added advantage of improving the noise canceling mode on your AirPods pro.

Read more: Do AirPods Pro cancel all noise?

Not wearing them correctly

It could also be the case that you have not been wearing the AirPods pro correctly and it would help to check that you have been putting them in right.

Dirty

Another possible cause is that there is no friction because the AirPods and the ear tips are dirty.

Read more: Why can’t I talk on the phone with my AirPods?

AirPods Pro

How to get my AirPod pros to stay in your ears while running

Below are some options you have when getting your AirPods to stop falling out.

Regular AirPods

You Can Get An Ear Hook

You can get an ear hook designed to fit the regular AirPods that fits onto your AirPods and goes around your ears.

These ear hooks will not only help you to keep your AirPods in place, but they will also make sure that the fit of your AirPods is comfortable. Various brands sell these ear hooks, and they all come in different colors.

Get silicon covers

There are silicon covers that you can get for the regular AirPods that will increase the amount of friction that they have with your ears. This will help to prevent your AirPods from sliding out.

Clean them

It would also help to try cleaning your AirPods since they might have been coming loose due to a lack of friction.

AirPods pro

Get a bigger ear tip

If you find that your AirPod pros are falling out, the most likely cause is that the ear tip you are using is not big enough. In this case, the first thing to try would be to get a bigger ear tip.

Try a different type of ear tip

Another option would be to try a different type of ear tip. If you are currently using silicon ear tips, you could try using memory foam tips instead.

The advantage that memory foam tips have is that they expand when you place them in your ear. This can help to give a more secure fit.

Ear hooks

You can get an ear hook designed to fit the AirPod pros that fit onto your AirPods and go around your ears.

These ear hooks will not only help you to keep your AirPod pros in place, but they will also make sure that the fit of your AirPods is comfortable.

Various brands sell these ear hooks, and they all come in different colors.