Why is the volume low on my Apple Watch Series 10?

Hi, I had a question to ask all Apple Watch Series 10 owners, I recently switched from an Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS to an Apple Watch Series 10 46mm GPS + Cellular and I noticed (I don't know if it's a suggestion) but I I hear very slowly, I watched a video on Youtube where another user complained about auedga what, can you confirm that this is the case for you too? Or is it a factory hardware defect?


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Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Oct 11, 2024 7:21 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 9:26 AM

I have an Apple Watch 7, and an Apple Watch 10. Until I saw an article about the bad speaker possibility on the 10 I never would have noticed I had something wrong, but it appears I do! I recorded voice memos on both watches at the same time and playing them back, the 7 is loud and clear at max volume, while the 10 (also set to max volume) is quiet and sounds like it has a blown speaker. Looks like I need to take a trip to the Apple Store.


Both watches on the latest software as of February 11th, 2025. Apple Watch 10 was bought in November of '24.

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Jan 26, 2025 9:37 AM in response to Leonardo4605

I have the same issue with the Ultra 2. Just bought it 4 days ago, and barely hear anything. The volume is on maximum, but you cannot even hear the siren, only when you put it to your ear. It happens with every app, voice messages, calls, siren, notifications. Running watchOS11.2 and literally 4 days old. Is it a bug or should I return it? We need a fix ASAP

Mar 5, 2025 1:48 AM in response to Leonardo4605

Hi everyone,


I recently bought an Apple Watch Series 10 lte 46mm, and after about two weeks, I noticed a serious issue with the speaker. The sound became extremely quiet and distorted, making it almost impossible to use for calls. When comparing it to other Apple Watches, the volume is at least 80% lower.


I took it to an authorized service center, where they confirmed the issue and accepted it for repair. However, after a few days, I was told that three independent experts determined that the device is working fine. But the problem still exists.


If Apple resolved this through a software update, I would appreciate clear information about what was changed. Otherwise, I expect a proper fix, as I didn’t buy a nearly $700 watch just to struggle with basic functionality.


Has anyone else experienced this? Any solutions?

Feb 8, 2025 5:46 AM in response to Leonardo4605

Same problem: My new Apple Watch 10 at maximum volume is nearly inaudible. It's disheartening to read here how many of you are experiencing the same fault ...especially those of you experiencing the same fault with your exchanged replacement device(s). Apple must be aware of the problem. It would appear replacing a few hundred (or a few thousand) watches is far less costly than admitting their product is faulty and issuing a recall. ****** shame really.

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