Why is the volume on my AirPods so low?

Hello Lea_codreanu,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with the volume of your AirPods. Try the steps here to see if they resolve the issue: If your left or right AirPod isn't working - Apple Support

"If there's low volume in one AirPod

If your left or right AirPod isn't playing any sound, or if the volume is too quiet, follow these steps:

1. Check the microphone and speaker mesh on each AirPod. 
2. 
3. If you see any debris, clean your AirPods using the guidelines in this article, and see if that fixes the issue.
4. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Balance, and make sure that the balance is set in the middle."

If the issue persists, try the reset here to resolve the issue: How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

After trying all of the suggestions in this thread to no avail, I then tried brushing the metal mesh with a toothbrush. Voila! My AirPods have never sounded so clear and loud!

I had the same issue with the volume sounding very low when listening to Apple Music on my AirPods. I tried everything and couldn’t figure it out. I finally solved my issue which was the Sound Check setting in Apple Music. Turning this setting off increased the volume significantly.

My goodness this really worked! I was reading this in the office and, at a loss for rubbing alcohol, used the remnants of a bottle of gin in the staff kitchen. The change in volume knocked my socks off!

Thank you so much for the advice. The foolish me through this guy gave me fake USB-C earphones leaving bitter with tiny minuscule sound that I was hearing. Just turn off the ‘reduce loudness’ **** button set there by default on my brand new 15 Pro, immediately sounding loud and clear just like the old times again! May seem like ‘no biggies’ to some, but it matters greatly to some of us audiophiles who like genuine product and couldn’t stand wireless rubbish alternative out there.

I was trying to listen to my Apple Music app on my Mac using my AirPods. Youtube would play loud but the music wouldn't. I found out there is a volume control on Apple Music that has to be manually turned up in order to get the full range of volume while connected. The controls on the AirPods do not matter if this setting is not turned up.

I don’t think that is the problem because I have 3rd gen air pods that I got last year and even after cleaning they still do not work. The side speaker works but not the main one so people next to me can hear my music but I cant.

After one year of airpods 3 gen volume is very low

I have the exact same issue. I tried all the steps above and the volume is still very low. If there is any background noise at all the AirPods 3rd are barely audible for me. Very disappointing

i have exactly the same problem

what is the solution?

I needed this tip from lexicon444...total resolution with Airpods back to normal!

This comment from lexicon444 that I haven't seen anywhere else solved my issue

I'd reset my Airpods as per every other article on the interwebs multiple times, cleaned the outside wax build up etc. etc. etc.

When I gently sucked air through it was completely blocked and following the advice above cleared out the blockages which then allowed the diaphragm to vibrate properly (assuming that gunk on the diaphragm was what was causing it to not vibrate properly).

A few minutes later I'm listening to Airpods that sound like they used to when I first got them instead of throwing them in the bin.

What is suggested above should be part of Apple's help articles.

Kudos to you lexicon444 my Daughter will massively appreciate it when she get's them on her birthday!

Lexiconn4444, I had this problem for the longest time and had to take it to warranty repair couple of times and i had lost all hope for airpods tried this and it worked... Thanks!!!

I just wanted to affirm that this works as well. I struggled with the low volume for over a year after mine dropped

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This worked like a charm THANK YOU!!

I had the same issue and was able to greatly improve the volume following the steps below. Keep in mind, I am in no way a certified Apple repair technician. I don’t know if the steps will somehow damage my AirPods, but it worked for me. Use these steps at your own risk.

Basically, it came down to ear wax blocking the mesh speaker cover. You can use a brush or other objects to wipe it away, but this does not clear the wax that is deep within the mesh. I found this out by putting my mouth over the end of the AirPod and gently sucking. I noticed that there was almost no airflow Coming through the mesh. So, I took a Q-tip and doused it with rubbing alcohol. While holding the mesh towards the floor, I generously rubbed the mesh with the soaked Q-tip, and then took a dry Q-tip to wipe away the alcohol. I did this a few times to make sure it was thoroughly clean. Again, I placed my mouth over the end of the AirPod, and gently sucked to remove any excess alcohol, and to see if the airflow had improved: it had! Considerably I might add. While they may not be as loud as they were when I first purchased them, they are much better than before using the alcohol.

I hope that helps some of you guys out there.