As an owner of Apple AirPods, I have been frustrated by the occasional screech or squeal that has come out of them when I am using them. After doing some research and testing, I am here to share how I solved this problem and the other solutions that I have discovered.
Likely reasons why your AirPods make a screeching sound are that they have a bad connection, there is interference between them and the device, they are broken or because they need to be updated.
If only one of the AirPods makes the sound or they have been doing it since getting wet, it would be more likely that they are broken. If they both make the sound when connected to a particular device, it would be more likely that there is an issue with the connection.
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| Possible reasons for AirPods making a screeching sound include bad connection, interference, broken AirPods, or needing an update. |
| To reset and reconnect AirPods, forget them on the device, put them in the case, press the button for 15 seconds, wait 30 seconds, open the lid, and hold the button on the case. |
| Screeching may be an issue with a particular device, so try connecting them to another device to check if the problem persists. |
| To fix feedback, turn down the volume and move away from other devices. |
| To stop AirPods from making a screeching sound, try resetting and reconnecting them to your device, updating them, or visiting an Apple store. |
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Why do my AirPods screech or squeal?
Below are likely reasons why your AirPods have a screeching sound.
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Bad connection
The issue might be that your AirPods have a poor connection with the device you are using.
It would help to see if your AirPods still screech when they are connected to a different device. If they do not, it would mean that there is an issue with the connection.
It might also be the case that you need to reconnect your AirPods and it would help to try reconnecting them to your device.
To reset and reconnect your AirPods, do the following:
- Forget the AirPods on the device you are using
- Put your AirPods in the case
- Press the button on the case for 15 seconds until they flash orange then white
- Wait 30 seconds
- Open the lid and hold the button on the case
- Reconnect your AirPods to your device
Broken AirPods
It could also be the case that the AirPods are broken. This would be more likely if they have been making the screeching sound regardless of the device they are connected to.
It would also be more likely if only one AirPod makes the sound and if you recently dropped them or got them wet.
In this case, the only option would be to take your AirPods to an Apple store to be fixed.
AirPods need a software update
It could also be the case that your AirPods need updating. To update the AirPods, you need to put them in the case while the case is being charged, then put a connected Apple device near to the case.
A problem with the device itself
It might also be the case that there is an issue with the device your AirPods are connected to.
This would be more likely if your AirPods only make the sound when they are connected to that device and if other earphones also make a screeching sound when they are connected to that device.
You need to switch to the internal mic
If the problem is only happening with FaceTime or Mac, Some users have found that for some reason when the AirPod’s mic is enabled on FaceTime Mac, it results in the sound quality being bad.
To fix this, you need to switch to the internal mic on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
The reason for this is that when you are using the AirPod’s mic on FaceTime and Mac, the audio codec changes in both directions which is why you need to switch to the internal mic.
Feedback
In some cases, it could be feedback from your AirPods.
This happens when you turn the volume up too high on your device, or if you’re standing too close to another microphone or speaker. Move away from other devices and turn the volume down.
You need to reset network settings
A number of users have found that it is necessary for them to reset their network settings. To do this on an iPhone, go to settings, then general, then reset, and then go through the steps to reset network settings.
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How to stop my AirPods from screeching?
To stop your AirPods from making a screeching sound, try resetting them and reconnecting them to your device as mentioned above.
Also, try updating them and see if they make the sound when they are connected to different devices.
If only one AirPod is making the noise or they do it regardless of the device they are connected with, it would help to take them to an Apple store to see if they are broken and can be fixed.
