Does the speaker of your Apple Watch not work well or does the sound sound distorted and tiny? In this article we explain how you can solve the problem with simple cleaning and software steps.
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Do you suffer from a creaking, distorted or hardly audible speaker on your Apple Watch? Especially with the Apple Watch Series 10 there are problems with the volume of the speaker. In this article we explain how you can clean the speaker and what software steps you can try to solve the problem.
Check and clean your Apple Watch
Before you look at software solutions, it is smart to first check whether dirt or water is the cause of the problem. A clogged or wet speaker can cause the sound to sound softer or distorted. You can easily test and solve this with the following steps.
Check for dirt or water
Dirt and dust can hide the speaker opening, so that the sound sounds muted. Check if there are visible blockages, such as dust particles or dried -up liquids. In the image below see where the microfons (1) and speakers (2) are on different Apple Watch models.
Clean the speaker opening
- Carefully rinse your Apple Watch (without learning or metal strap) under lukewarm, running water;
- Do not use cleaning agents or compressed air, this can cause damage;
- With the Apple Watch Series 10 you can use a soft brush to carefully remove dirt.
Dry your Apple Watch well
- Place the Apple Watch with the speaker down on a fluff -free cloth.
- Let him charge one night to allow any moisture residues to evaporate faster.
- Do not use heat sources such as a hair dryer, compressed air or sharp objects to speed up the drying process. This can damage the internal components.
If the speaker still does not work properly after these steps, there can be a software problem. In that case you can try the solutions below.
Software solutions
Sometimes the problem is not physical, but it is caused by a software error or incorrect settings. An update can solve a bug, or a simple restart can cause the speaker to function normally again. Go through the following steps to exclude software causes.
Update your Apple Watch
Some problems can be solved by a software update. Check if your Apple Watch and iPhone have the latest updates. Apple regularly releases updates with bug fixes that may affect the sound of the speaker.
Restart your Apple Watch
- Hold down the side button and slide to ‘Turn off’.
- Then turn the Apple Watch back again by pressing the side button again.
Check your settings
- Open the control panel on your Apple Watch.
- Check whether the silent mode or not disturbing is switched on and turn it off.
- Go to ‘Settings> Hearing and Feeling’ and check whether the volume is at an acceptable level.
Loosen your Apple Watch and re -connect
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap ‘My Watch’.
- Tap your Apple Watch and choose ‘Couple Apple Watch loose’.
- Re -link your Apple Watch and check whether the speaker works well.
Speaker still not good?
If you have tried all the above steps and the speaker of your Apple Watch is still not working properly, there may be a hardware problem. In that case it is best to contact Apple Support or make an appointment at a recognized service point. Apple has not yet officially responded to the complaints, but we expect that an update will be added soon. Loves iPhoned In mind for even more tips on Apple products.
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