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For those, who experiences whistles when exercising the issue is sweat.

I was able to track down the issue today.

It started to whistle in my left ear after almost of 2 hours of cycling. It happened in a few minutes before I came home.

So, took the AirPod and checked it on the sun where I noticed a tiniest droplet of sweat sitting on the tips' grill.

Immediately I went to my microscope and checked the AirPod thoroughly.

The sweat stuck inside the openings of the grill. It is practically invisible to a naked eye.

I removed the tip, cleaned it up with isopropyl alcohol.

Then I wiped off the airpod assembly using paper tower.

The AirPod left watermarks on the paper towel.

I put the the parts together. And the whistle was gone like nothing happened.

When I was doing all of this my second AirPod remained my in my right ear and I haven't had any troubles.

I don't know why this issue has never surfaced in my old AirPods (gen1).

I assume ANC was less sensitive and tolerated sweat inside the AirTip.

My recommendation to Apple is to do some tests in the lab and address this issue through firmware update.

I think this scenario is easy to reproduce by dropping a water inside the AirPod.

After all the real issue is chirping/whistling and many people would trade off ANC for whistle-free experience. Those whistles are incredibly loud and can scare people which can lead to accidents, therefore lawsuits.

I hardly see any reasonable hardware solution there. Maybe some hydrophobic coverage on the grill but will not protect from slow buildup or water condensation since AirPods are always a little bit cooler that the body.

After all, this issue needs to be addressed because people will sweat, get under rain, have air was build up etc.

Ok so after reading all these comments and booking a consultation with Apple (later cancelled - read on to see why) I am confident I have found the solution. And the answer? Diligently try ALL ear tips making sure the AirPods are “screwed” into your ear. I started with the as supplied ear tips and got the chirping. Which is actually random electronic ringing caused by the anc feedback loop overworking. I then tried small tips. No improvement which is when I booked a call to Apple. But then I thought why not try the large ones. Hey Presto problem solved for me at least with the correct size ear tips again in my case the large ones. After two days no chirping so I cancelled my Apple meeting. Now a week later and still no chirping and all is good. I’m getting 8 hours of battery life in hearing mode with a couple of hours of streaming in the mix. Of note I regularly “re-screw” the AirPods as they seem to want to work their way out of my ears. But overall a good experience. No ear discomfort after a whole day of use and absolutely no chirping. Even took a 1 hour domestic flight on a 737 in cattle class and the anc was a huge benefit. So keeping testing those ear tips until you find the right size and not necessarily the same size for both ears. Oh and that “tip” about rotating the ear tips. Rubbish. The ear tips are symmetrical. Sadly our ears aren’t. By patient and persevere. It’s worth it.

Okay everyone, here's what finally worked for me to stop the high-pitched whistling noise:

1. Remove the ear tip from the affected airpod. Inspect the black mesh that's a part of the airpod itself for any debris. Even the tiniest particle of dirt could be an issue.
2. Lick the black mesh clean with your tongue. Literally. I am not joking. I just did that, the piercing noise completely stopped, and I could use the airpods normally again. If you are not feeling bold enough to do this, then try cleaning the mesh using micellar water as directed by Apple's cleaning instructions.

In my case, the core issue was NOT a poorly fitting ear tip. It was NOT earwax or moisture buildup. However, I believe these could be contributing factors as they may make it more likely for debris to work its way through the outer mesh layer of the ear tip until it reaches the inner black mesh. Once any grime gets embedded in the black mesh, that's what causes the catastrophic failure.

Hopefully, Apple will update the Airpods Pro 3 to increase the separation between the two mesh layers or to make the outer mesh layer more difficult to penetrate. Anyway, hope this helps someone out there!

Hi all there is another thread on this in the community:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256142456?answerId=261817716022#261817716022

I have been trying to resolve for a while now and have finally come up with a solution that works for me:

PROBLEM RESOLVED WITH AFTER MARKET EAR TIPS.

Further to my previous theories that the problem is caused by a flaw in the the Apple Ear Tip design - most likely the mesh surfaces trapping moisture, I decided to try an after market Ear tip. I purchased the Comply ‘MAX Truegrip’ Memory Foam Ear Tips. I took these on a 3hr+ bike ride and no issues. I then wore them for the remainder of the day while building a fence in hot sun. No issues at all. TBH they also have better sound quality and have a more comfortable fit to the Apple Version. They are quite pricy however at $51 NZ ($30 US) for 3 sets.

I am very disappointed that Apple has not addressed the issue, and don’t seem to be owning it at all. I have had no further response from them and wasted countless hours and money trying to resolve this!

Had this issue 5 or 6 times now, goes away after an hour in the case but I took them to Apple 3 times to speak about it. On my final visit, they finally told me what the issue is. It’s not the ear tip sizes, it’s the top microphone. Some develop a fault which amplifies the sounds inside the airpod, and exterior sounds. They replaced mine for free, and the difference is quite insane. The noice cancelling and range of sound on the replacements is superior, so this issue doesn’t just cause an annoying whistling, it affects the ANC entirely and can cause the rear firing speakers to go quiet resulting in a less than stellar sound

My issue wasn't a chirp or obvious sound but I knew something was not right so I took my AirPods Pro 3 to my local apple and they tested it immediately right there at a display table.

The diagnostics raised a red flag and they replaced the left pod without hesitation.

Whilst my AirPods were still under original warranty, I think they should have replaced it anyway given the faulty hardware and potential to harm ear health.

I would recommend owners of the AirPods Pro 3 take them in for check up before the warranty expires - I intend to, again!

Interesting theory, and along the same lines as my uneducated diagnosis. I agree everything points towards Hardware, not firmware. - I suspect the mesh in the Eartip is in contact with the mesh surface of the Airpod. Try the aftermarket Comply ‘MAX Truegrip’ Memory Foam Ear Tips. The mesh appears to be spaced further out. They appear to have solved the issue for me. Also more comfortable and I think better sound quality...

Another update. I still haven't made it to the Genius Bar inspite of several valiant attempts - one day.

But I continue t persevere with the AirPods Pro 3. When making a physical comparison with the AirPods Pro 2 I have noticed - and I. guess many of you have too, that there is a fourth black aperture in the 'Pod. It sits under neath and slightly to the front of the 'Pod. I have noticed that if this "aperture"is not fully covered by your ear the "chirping sound returns. I have also noticed that over the space of a few hours my 'Pods start to migrate out of my ear and change their orientation without any conscious effort on my part. When this happens I notice the chirp returns!!.So I then know it is time to screw (re-seat like an engine valve(!) the 'Pods back in ensuring that that fourth aperture is well covered by my ear. Annoying I know but not impossible to work with.

So I am on the lookout for a solution to the involuntary migration of my AirpodsPro 3. Any solutions and suggestions most welcome.

Two months after the issue has gone, for me! No more static noise and occasional high pitched noise upon adjusting AirPods in ear. Still noticeable occasionally in left ear but not as scary anymore and not an issue in every day use.

FW version 8B34.

Buds were exchanged but the noise was noticeable right after. Overnight FW upgrade (8B30) came and the issue was gone. Even more after the latest update. Thank you Apple.

My success story

I use a lot of fans at my home. And thus I started to see a pattern. Chirping starts (and then stays regardless of changing conditions) always if I put on AirPods within air moving area. It seems even light wind fools sensors. Environment noise level seems to be irrelevant.

So after doing any voodoo for resetting chirping noise that works for you (in my case leaving them in a case for some time was enough; others pointed thorough cleaning, de- and re-pairing, hard reset etc.) just try to put them on where air stands still. After that it becomes fully resistant to a wind.

Worked for me every time (and chirping ALWAYS started if I forgot the rule and put them on in a windy area).

It’s ridiculous for flagship headphones for $250 but here we are. Hope it works for you too.

I took my AirPod to Best Buy and they sent it off to Apple, Apple sent replacement in less than a week. The new AirPod works perfectly.

Briefly, rotating the tip can stop the ANC feedback loop by temporarily changing the seal and airflow, but it doesn't fix the underlying problem. When the seal is unstable, the ANC overcompensates, creating excessive pressure and significant aural fatigue. I've stopped using them because of this.

Based on my testing, seal instability appears to create vibration transmission to the ANC microphones. When the seal shifts, physical vibrations get picked up as external noise, triggering the same feedback loop. Since the software can't correct the physical fit itself, this points to a hardware issue rather than something firmware updates can address. This was present immediately out of the box.

I have a three-page technical report documenting these findings and would like to share it with a senior advisor with AirPods Pro 3 experience. I've been trying to escalate for a replacement, but I keep encountering unproductive responses from a premium reseller. Sharing this in hopes it helps others identify the same issue.

got my AirPods Pro 3 back in September when they came out, they were fine until about January when the right AirPod and also sometimes the left started doing the chirping and whistling. I tried all the troubleshooting methods and eventually got them replaced after apple figured out it was a mic issue. And not even 2 weeks later it started up again with the replacements. I had a similar issue with my AirPods Pro 2 but on the pro 3 the chirping and whistling is way more constant but it varies in pitch and loudness. Also sometimes it stops but randomly. I have tried to ignore it and for a while I was able to until it started to get way louder. I really like the pro 3s but this is something Apple needs to fix as soon as they can.

thats what i did too !

comply foam tips and got the cleaning kit.

i got air pro pro 3 good Friday 2025 first time i put them in i got that little whistle and said that sounds like acoustic feed back . sounded like a tiny wee replica of my fender amp and strat when you encounter feed back. and/or mic and wireless microphone

love the comply foam tips!

however still have anc issue with being able to hear external noise.

i do not anything with them to sweat so cant say sweat causes whistle. they were getting bad whistle on airplanes from what i was reading 3 months before i bought a set.

Follow-up: one month and still no issues since having the problem earbud replaced. YMMV but hope it works for people.

I took my first flight today with the new AirPods Pro 3 and noticed the same issue others have mentioned — a whistling noise in the right AirPod. I tried a few things to make it stop, but nothing worked until I read this thread. When I cupped my hand over my ear, the whistling went away for a bit. Switching to Adaptive mode also stopped the noise.

Based on what I experienced, it seems like a pressure or noise cancellation feedback issue. When I closed my nose and mouth to equalize my ears, the whistling would start again. It also happened when I yawned during the flight. It’s a strange problem and not something I’ve ever experienced before.

I noticed there was a new firmware update today (build 8A358), so I’m hoping that resolves it. Waiting for my AirPods to update now.

So the saga of chirping AirPods Pro 3 continues. Apple have released a firmware update version 8B25. And dare I say it but the update appears to have eliminated the chirp. As previously mentioned diligently test ALL tip sizes and remember to regularly “screw” the AP3s back in your ears. I use my AP3s as hearing aids and wear them all day. Very happy … now with the new firmware.

Thanks for sharing what worked for you. The fact that aftermarket tips can resolve the behaviour for some users aligns with what I've been documenting: the issue stems from an ANC feedback loop. If a different tip geometry interrupts that, it points to a hardware issue, not a fit preference.

My original comment was a reply to a suggestion about rotating the ear tip, which moderation has since removed, so it stands a bit out of context on its own. I wasn't recommending rotation as a fix either.

My pair has been sitting unused for more than two months. They were defective from first use, purchased from an Apple Premium Reseller, and the support process has been a frustrating process with no resolution. Standard diagnostics pass because they verify component function, not ANC system behaviour under real sealed-ear conditions - which is precisely where the feedback loop occurs. This is consistent with what multiple users in this thread have reported: remote tests return no fault and they are sent home with no resolution. My own experience follows the same pattern exactly. The first remote diagnostic returned no fault, despite symptoms being present from first use. A second diagnostic conducted at the reseller did identify a hardware fault, though the findings were neither shared with me nor documented in my case file.

Because these devices operate directly in the ear canal, repeated pressure or oscillation events aren't just a comfort issue -- they could affect hearing over time.

The broader concern is that users are independently discovering workarounds for behaviour that shouldn't exist in a product at this price point, while the manufacturer hasn't formally acknowledged the pattern.

I have a detailed technical report on the specific ANC feedback dynamics involved and am currently seeking a proper resolution for a unit that was defective from first use, through Apple's escalation channels.

Those looking for a fix. There is none. I tried changing buds, flipping, cleaning, different modes, resetting etc. These are defective products. Get a refund.

I am experiencing the same with my left AirPod. Whistling would happen when inserting or removing it, but I could usually adjust it enough to get it to stop, but in the last few days it has become much worse and happens near constantly. If it's not fully squealing with feedback, I get wind noise that creates a wah-wah effect on the audio. Even after cleaning and swapping ear tips (I can never seem to find a size that feels right for my left ear, but the large size produced a good seal and good hearing test results according to my iPhone). I guess I'll be making an appointment with the Genius Bar to look at getting a replacement.

Hi immo. sounds like a similar experience I had from the beginning, here in New Zealand we so not have official Apple outlet, so we have to go back through 3rd party resellers with any technical issues - this makes the entire process more complicated. I received one replacement pair direct through Apple originally, but subsequent to that they have told me the only way they would replace, or refund is if they could see a faulty diagnostic report. However, by the time they run the diagnostics the symptoms are gone. For me the feedback loop issue would only occur when riding my bike - without exception about 2 hours into every bike ride.

After I finished my bike ride the symptoms would gradually reduce over about the next 3-4 hours. I also had a scheduled call with senior Apple technician directly after one of my rides and he took diagnostics from my phone remotely while they were still symptomatic. However, apparently that diagnostic report did not show any issues either, so his conclusion was that there is no fix and I should try to get a refund.

I did not notice the feedback loop under any other conditions - and I use then for extended periods every day.

I have completed multiple 5-6hr bike rides with the aftermarket tips since then and still no issues, but I completely agree with you. Apple need to acknowledge there is an issue and provide a solution, so I am glad you are still trying to get an answer out of them.

I went to the genius bar, and they performed an audio test that confirmed there's something wrong with my left earbud. They replaced the problem side yesterday, and we'll see whether that fixes things.

I had the same issue in the right ear. Then I remembered that my right ear canal is smaller than my left ear. I had the large ones in both ears. I took out the right one and put in the medium. Voila. No more high squeek

The problem has returned in my pair.

Swapped out with another pair and they are also having the problem so it seems to be a pretty common issue with these AirPods.

only happens when noise cancelling mode is turned on. On my first pair I got the high-pitched squealing sound like when you put a microphone too close to the speaker on the second pair it is a much lower but constant squeal in the background whenever noise cancellation mode Is on and specifically if there is a lot of background noise of the microphones are trying to listen to to cancel out.

Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with a firmware update and doesn’t require an equipment replacement.

sound is great for me if no noise going on in house. especially my DOG barking.

the comply foam tips did resolve whistling just not the ANC issue.

i saw where some people had two replacements and issue still persisted.

I just get told wait for next firmware update.

what i said in beginning the first day i put them in.

acoustic feedback acoustic coupling.

i also found all ear tips had perfect seal i can not use anything smaller then medium. as with air pod pro 2s.

many times i tried different sizes and mix matched and got perfect seal on test. xxxsmall?

So comply foam tips did help but ANC still lets in the slightest of noise .

one weird example was when i scratched my arm with cotton tee shirt on and it sounded like i was scratching sand paper in a paper bag LOUD ! lol

I had the same issue on a flight from CA to Atlanta. Did the reset as support chat suggested and also the firmware update from this week. Neither helped. There are a ton of Reddit posts about the same. I returned mine to Costco today. Not going to repurchase until apple comfirms this is fixed.

I'm having the exact same problem. The left ear bud emits a high pitched feedback sound that makes it unusable when noise cancellation is enabled. It's the worst on airplanes. I've tried every ear tip size but it still happens. It has nothing to do with the ear tip fit because the feedback even happens when I'm holding it in my hands.

I went to the Apple Store and exchanged the left bud for a new one. The problem went away for a while but has now returned, possibly coinciding with a firmware update to the latest version (8A358). Unfortunately I didn't check the firmware of the bud when I initially received it.

I'm quite disappointed. I wish I could return them but my return window has passed. I hope that this can be fixed in a firmware update.

This worked for me, thanks! Had noticeable feedback and/or chirping with noise cancelation (in a LOT of background noise) in one ear only. App had said that my fit was good, but when I put the large tip on just that ear, it fixed the problem.

Just spoke to Apple about this, it is a known issue and their “engineers are working on it” and “there is no timeline for a fix.” They do know that it’s a faulty piece of tech and refuse to accept returns. It is allegedly a software not a hardware issue.

Today I have been using my APP3 for about 6 hours in a variety of environments. I have been using Firmware 8B30 and in general this firmware is a big improvement over 8B25a. I should add the Headphone Accommodations is on and I am using the Hearing Aid feature.

However,

In a quiet environment walking along the street no chirps. For two hours I was in a noisy environment with people singing for over two hours and no chirps.

Now back home and listening to a Youtube video I get frequent chirping. Settings are unchanged. Perhaps (very subjective) the chirping is shorter induration and a bit quieter.

Bottom line is that 8B30 does not fix the chirping issue. Off to the Genius Bar on Tuesday next.

I have been having the same issue with my APP3 that I purchased on 9/28/25, "upgrading" from the OG Pros (shocker, not an upgrade at this point). At first it was very faint and I thought it had to do with the seal on my ear with that tip, I tried all the other sizes and it did not fix. Now cut to January/February the feedback is so loud I cant even use the Airpod. I even tried the foam expandable tips for better seal to no avail. Left Airpod is perfectly fine so for now I am only using that one. If genius bar can't fix I will just ask for a refund and purchase an OG pair of pros again. Appointment on Monday 2/9, will update after.

This happened to me too, just return them for a refund and get something reliable.

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I had them replaced, didn't help at all :/

I have had the same issue with the AirPods Pro 3. I returned the first pair and for a replacement. Went home, charged them, and had the same issue with the second. Went back to the Apple Store and got a 3rd. While in the store with the rep i connect them to my iPhone, and again that same chirping/whistling noise was coming from the left air pod. So I just got a refund. Very frustrating as I never had this issue with the AirPods Pro 2 I had

I had this problem too and it was especially bad on a flight I took the day I bought my AirPods 3. I contacted Apple Support through Chat and was told after they did a diagnostic analysis of them to reset my AirPods. I went through that process and I have noticed 2 things. First, the sound seems better but I have not and will not be on an airplane any time soon so I cannot say that they work as they should in that situation. Second is the removal of the ability to turn off the ANC. There were originally 4 choices "Off", "Transparency", "Adaptive", and "Noise Cancellation". After the reset "Off" was gone. My AirPods 3 now have Firmware 8A357 which the Apple site says is the latest.

I hope this helps but I am not sure if the issue is really fixed.

Bought the APP3 late Sept. Worked like a charm the first week. The noise cancellation is ridiculously good. So good in fact, that no one should ever engage it while driving because you can't hear anything outside!! After that first week the weird whistling/chirp/feedback-y sounds began in the left earbud with either transparency or noise cancellation activated. Doesn't happen when those features are off. Tried every ear tip and resetting. Was able to get a Genius bar appointment on the 14th day, the last day of the return window. I was told I could exchange mine for a new pair. Unfortunately they were out of stock so all they could do was replace the left earbud. The issue continues with that replacement earbud. I'm outside of the return window and the Apple guy basically said they're not gonna be able to keep replacing the left earbud if the issue continues. The issue continues so I'm stuck.

I have the same whistling issue but it doesn't happen when I put AirPods into the ear. It starts to happen after 2+ hours of riding on the bicycle.

Initially it did happen with right AirPod but then it shifted to the left one once the firmware updated to version 8B25.

It think there is something going on with state of charge and noise cancelling algorithm. The issue used to appear right after 3h:30m mark pretty repetitive which was a typical runtime for the older AirPods. Something suggests me that there is some sort of algorithm optimization is happening with respect to the state of charge.

I don't think there is anything wrong with the pads because the issue disappears after few minutes in the case and doesn't resurface for hours after. It is clearly something wrong with firmware itself.

And if the firmware guys couldn't crack it then probably add Siri command to simply restart firmware in the AirPods so the issue will be gone for next couple hours. This is not the ideal solution but a reasonable workaround for someone who spends 4 hours on the bicycle without any stops and doesn't want to bring a case.

Overall I really like new AirPods Pro and the ideas of sweat resistance and better noise cancelling is really favorable for people living active life. I think there is one possible improvement is wind noise cancelling but it seems like challenging one.

Yeah...licking it fixed it. I had been having issues with mine making weird squealing noises occasionally, I figured it was feedback. I have waxy ears so I have to clean them frequently, and the whooshing feedback squeal in my left bud started AFTER cleaning them. Restarted, disconnected, checked the software update, tried cleaning them again, and then saw this. There was definitely something stuck in there that sucking or a qtip couldn't get off and it needed something grippier.

I have given up on Apple providing support on this. I took them to the store in February right after my warranty expired and they tested the left ear and told there was a problem (flaw) and replaced it. Charged me $89. Why? It's a flawed product! It's now July and the same problem started with the right ear, muffled sound and chirping. I took it to the store and they tested it and said "it's fine" and couldn't find a problem. It was fine in the store I tested it again there and it was because the problem comes and goes. That night I used them for an hour and then the chirping started again.

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Sweat and wax are issues with the hearing aid community, and there regular maintenance cleaning of wax and debris like skin flakes and dust are issues that can impair performance and longevity.

Consider a dryer, like used in the hearing aid community, and this may also help protect the Pods.

They are usually not expensive ($15 up)

I train for marathons so run and sweat a lot. I was excited to upgrade from AirPod 2 pro to the AirPod 3 pro for the new features. On my second run after purchasing the 3’s I began to experience the high pitch noise. I cleaned and dried them thoroughly after the experience to no avail, the high pitch noise did not go away. Since I was still within the return window, I returned the original 3’s and purchased another new pair of 3’s. Within a week the new pair began the high pitch noise. I returned them and swapped back to the old faithful 2’s which last for years with no issues. I continue to monitor these forums to see if the issue has been resolved so I can upgrade to the latest tech, but as of today am still rocking the 2’s without issue.

My 3s have occasional chirping on both sides but I can just about tolerate it. What is annoying is that in transparency mode, both sides drop in volume, then back up, independently. These 3s are a replacement for a new pair of 2s where the drop only affected the right ear.

I'm going to try the Apple Store and see what they say.

I've had my AirPod 3's for a few days. Chirping occurs when in hearing assistance mode: in Transparency frequently; in Adaptive only when picking up conversation; in ANC only when conversing with someone.

The chirp is akin to a home smoke alarm low battery warning going off in the next room. The first time I tried them in Transparency mode I actually looked at the smoke alarm in the room to see if it was blinking but it wasn't, of course, since it's a 10 year hardwired/battery system I just installed.

So we're having an early nor'easter tomorrow and looks like I'll be stopping by the Apple Store while walking in the mall. First I'll try the reset troubleshooting method. Hopefully that'll resolve it.

Have a pair of AirPod 2's and could faintly notice some issues with hearing assistance with them as well. Instead of chirping it would be more like the mics for external sound would turn on or up from time to time with a very faint squeak in the left pod.

I also have the same issue which makes them unusable. I returned my original pair which apple exchanged and the second pair are exactly the same. Interestingly when my wife uses them she doesn’t have any issues. That said, the second pair are going back for a refund. Very disappointed.

Same issue for me.

First time it happened randomly, and it hurt in my ear!!! This was awful.

I reset them, and after few times I repeated this, the problem was solved.

Yesterday on the bike tour, after 4 hours into my ride, the left pod malfunctioned again.

Now I try returning them.

Sad that such a premium product is not working properly.

Seeing this issue of the chirping after a Heavy week of perfect operation

left ear chirps up to 4 times, this can be trigged by tapping the pod its self or simply placing it in your ear . After the error started there’s constant pink noise sort of hiss and cracking noises during operation

the ANC also seems to be toggle between modes at times triggers form the buds

I have video clips of the chirping and also the glitching mode switching behaviour

since the issue appeared I’ve refit them with different tips, consistency re adjusting the position in the ear,I’ve preformed resets and repaired but again I’ll re iterate the pods were working perfectly for a week with no issue. So for me the improper fit is not a factor

I was experiencing the same issue in my right AirPod specifically in noise cancellation mode.

I have turned off head gestures and personalized audio as well as turned on personalized Spatial Audio and we will see how it goes so far it seems to be better.

update: never mind it’s still happening. I’m gonna try changing the ear tip specifically in the right ear, left ear has no issue, hopefully a firmware update fixes this.

it seems almost like squeel when a microphone gets too close to a speaker

I fly frequently and experience chirping and whining solely on ascent. Therefore I think it's a pressure thing associated with higher pressure in my head compared to outside. It doesn't occur on descent, so lower pressure in my head seems to be fine (not sure if I have that the right way around!). It's more difficult to equalise on ascent, but when I'm able to make myself yawn, it abates, but it still catches up to me quickly. After I've been airborne for a while (and have equalised pressure) everything is fine. I never have the problem in any other situation. As such, I wonder if Apple will consider this a design flaw, or if my ear canals make me unlucky.

Ok so here are my latest findings.

Yesterday lots of chirping with Firmware 8B25a here in Australia - maybe different versions elsewhere.

Today I updated the firmware to 8B30.

Is this the fix we have been waiting for?

Going to be out and about today so let's see how it goes.

While a lot of people suggest that issue in the hardware be rest assured it is not.

If the issue with the hardware it will start right away after putting headphones, maybe after a few seconds when noise cancelling buffers are filled and ambient noise model built.

But if the issue appears after few hours of use and gone once headphones are put back into the case for 15 minutes (this is the time when firmware gets restarted inside headphones) - this is 100% firmware.

Something that takes such a long time to develop is simple - it is either small memory leak or pressure changes inside internal ear. It is very likely has impact on the noise cancelling but it doesn't do a graceful recovery.

Today it started to whistle early and it appeared in sync with a change of pressure inside internal ear.

It is called Eustachian tube equalization. It occurs naturally but it doesn't happen often. Hence is the delayed character of the issue.

My personal feedback to Apple firmware team would be:

1. Fix the Eustachian tube equalization issue or add a Siri command to restart headphones (this fixes the problem)
2. Improve wind noise cancellation (this is really annoying on the bicycle)

BROOO! Licking it fixed it for me. Thank you so much!

Same issue & they’re literally a day old. My AirPod pro 2’s have been through it, being washed multiple times, dropped in a lake, ran over, etc, & zero problems. I noticed the 3’s feel almost cheaper in a way. This is unacceptable & I’m baffled that other people are already having this issue. Here I was thinking Apple might’ve turned the table with these and made actual improvements in their products. Looks like I was wrong.

I experienced a horrible feedback/whistling noise in the left ear on a flight today. No previous issues prior. I was seated over a wing/engine. It was to the point where my headphones were unusable for 3/4 of a flight.

Same issue here, on my second pair now and am so disappointed. Chirping in my right bud even if i just touch it to adjust, and even when i hold them they both chirp whistle loudly.

I was on a flight yesterday - ok for 30 minutes then constant chirp in the right one... absolutely useless as it is ... so much for a 'premium product'. Mine 20 quid cheapos did a better job. Anyway will go to the store this weekend for a refund unfortunately, but i really wanted to like them :(

Had exactly the same issue on a night flight back last night (I'd worn my AirPods Max on the way out which were as old and faithful as ever, but had loaned them to my kid for the return flight so I had the buds in) - horrendous and made them absolutely unusable for flying.

Not at all impressed since I only bought these a week or so ago to replace some of the original AirPods Pro which had developed the static issue.

I have exactly the same issue: a chirping noise on the left AirPod. It started after just three days of use, right in the middle of a cycling workout. Really annoying. None of the previous AirPods Pro generations ever gave me any trouble.

The shop where I've bought them actually accepted the return, and yes the new pair has exactly the same problem.. whistling after a couple dozen km on a cycling ride, incredibly annoying, very pro of Apple..

Because you waited until they were out of warranty lol. In what world do you not pay when anything is out of the warranty period?!? That’s on you unfortunately, you should have done something sooner. Apple has a very good warranty. Most products are 90 days. Apple gives you an entire year to get anything fixed.

The feedback noise (high pitched whistle) completely stopped when I did this. Wasn’t happening at work then 10 min drive later to the gym. Started SCREAMING in my ear (it’s my right side AirPod). I did exactly this. Licked it and all. Completely stopped the noise immediately. I’ve been dealing with this noise prettt much since I got them. It’ll happen randomly. Never could figure it out. This seems to be the trick!!

I had the same issue, but only on flights / plane. Not day to day at home or office. Maybe something to do with the in cabin noise frequency.

Same issue, only in my right ear during flight. Very disappointing, since noise cancellation is a huge necessity for me while flying.

I have another flight today, so I’ll give it a go again.

I would say mine have gotten worse since the firmware update

It did not work.

That seems to have worked for me here in Australia.

ive had the same issue, did all the fixes. no luck. please give us a firmware update. its annoying. especially on long runs. i dont want to return them. but i will if doesnt fix.

Also have this ringing noise in right AirPod and tried all troubleshooting! Will try the change of ear tip!

My case and earbuds have updated to version 8B25, but it has not solved the problem for me.

Are you in the same boat as me? I’ve just updated it to the new newest latest update and I’m still having the same issue.

Same problem, halfway through a cycling session chirping, whistling, even after stopping. Even back home, same happened for the rest of that day..

Made it 4 months, and a few firmware updates, but it's back and so much louder than it was before.

firmware version 8B34

. . . just in time for a flight this week.

Any one using 8B34f yet. No chirps yet!!🤞🏻

Airpods have chirping noise

Yes

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Currently on a flight and getting significant feedback (whistling,chirping) while in transparency/Noise canceling mode. Turned it to adaptive which it doesn’t seem to affect. Really disappointing. Going to apple today when I land

Does it do it when you back on terra firms? Another user claimed that he researched it and found that when the AirPods Pro 3 were above a certain altitude the screeching began. It was air pressure sensitive. Can you confirm?

This user found a fix that worked for him:

Croger006

Oct 10, 2025 1:49 PM in response to NikoTsio

So I fixed the weird click noise I'd hear when walking or tilting my head to the right by pulling off the silicon ear piece, rotating it 180º.

This user found a fix that worked for him. Maybe it'll work for you:

Croger006

Oct 10, 2025 1:49 PM in response to NikoTsio

So I fixed the weird click noise I'd hear when walking or tilting my head to the right by pulling off the silicon ear piece, rotating it 180 degrees, and sticking it back on. Easy and free fix.

theres a problem with the airpods pro 3. we all know it. its not the fit, or that they need to be cleaned etc. its a hardware/software problem. please help us solve. im a runner and i travel alot. planes and long runs are the worst. please fix.

Timmy S. wrote:

Bought the APP3 late Sept. Worked like a charm the first week. The noise cancellation is ridiculously good. So good in fact, that no one should ever engage it while driving because you can't hear anything outside!! After that first week the weird whistling/chirp/feedback-y sounds began in the left earbud with either transparency or noise cancellation activated. Doesn't happen when those features are off. Tried every ear tip and resetting. Was able to get a Genius bar appointment on the 14th day, the last day of the return window. I was told I could exchange mine for a new pair. Unfortunately they were out of stock so all they could do was replace the left earbud. The issue continues with that replacement earbud. I'm outside of the return window and the Apple guy basically said they're not gonna be able to keep replacing the left earbud if the issue continues. The issue continues so I'm stuck.

What I do when I'm driving is to turn off Automatic Ear Detection so I can use just one AirPod to answer phone calls, listed to text messages as well as listen to audiobooks.

I believe it's illegal to drive with both in here in California.

I have had mine a week ago and the whistling and chirp/high pitch noise in my left bud has started on right away I started using them. I updated the iphone to the latest firmware and so as the airpods, tried different tips. Nothing has changed. I regret big time that I switched from airpods pro 2 to these. I do long runs and cycling trainings. This high pitch whistling sound really really hurt my ear. What a huge disappointment…

Hi Double Canoe,

I have received my AirPods Pro 3’s recently, 4 days ago to be exact.

While I have been getting the chirping noise when I screw the AirPods into my ears, I am yet to try changing the orientation of the tips and going through the size options for an exact resolution. While that is the case, I have noticed a few other issues like:

1. the AirPods register as 2 devices when connecting to my iPhone 15. It may be a UI issue, where things are being displayed wrong due to a bug, but then it has been draining my phone’s battery extremely fast.
2. It may be a ‘ME’ problem, but the until the first reset on the AirPods, I wasn’t aware that the audio profiles could be turned off as well. I was only seeing adaptive audio, transparency and anc in the carousel. BTW, I had gotten an apple representative on a call for a screen sharing session and highlighted this to them. Suffice to say, even they were a bit baffled when they saw it.
3. The mic in the AirPods isn’t able to properly grasp it when I call out Siri. I am often left out calling for Siri to make quick calls or actions.
4. ANC Overcompensation: I have noticed this during the past 4 days of my usage, but the AirPods really overcompensate with the anc, in the sense that they put too much pressure on my ears where it isn’t actually required. While I understand that the anc is always being adjusted with accordance to the situation, but in low to medium noisy environments, J have found that the pressure put on my ears by the AirPods in ANC mode is quite frankly too much, to the point where I feel uneasy and irritated due to it.
5. Not really an AirPods issue, but an iPhone issue: I don’t know how many of you experience this, but ever since I upgraded to the IOS 26, the system keeps throwing weird bugs, and most major among them, my call record are not visible in the phone app. Till yesterday, I was having a very hard time with this, and the apple support team asked me to turn off the ‘call screening against unknown numbers’ feature and the ‘Unknown calls filtering’ options to finally show me my phone directory.
6. Don't get me wrong, I’m happy to oblige, but I do get calls from both- known and unknown sources all throughout the day, and I don’t want to be bothered by the unnecessary calls, but that is the price I’m asked to pay for receiving my call records as they should be. I’m really hoping that this will be fixed at the earliest or I’m toast at work.

These bugs are a bit irritating because I had expected that at this price range at least, I wouldn’t have to worry about these issues.

To me, AirPods are still solid picks for music and calls due to excellent microphone, and it is what matters to me the most, but the experience is getting ruined coz of these bugs and issues.

To Apple: please check the forum and resolve these issues. I was planning on creating an Apple ecosystem and want to get in at a point when these issues won’t be a concern.

Same here,

high pitched static noise in ANC and transparency modes and high pitch squeal when adjusting the earbud in any of augmented listening modes. Only the left ear mind you.

Returned the first pair, bought second pair - the same issue persists. Tested all the tip sizes didn’t help much.

Only usable when listening mode is on Off which one has to manually select in settings switch the option on.

FW version 8B25

Few days left to return. Hoping against all hope that this will be resolved by Apple.

So I just did that and turned the left ear tip 180° and the whistling stopped right away so it does work surprisingly so maybe there is a certain direction that your ear pod tips have to be put in

Glad to hear that it worked for you. It doesn't work for everyone but with a few successes maybe more will try it. Let's 🪢 🔭 a 🎁 🐎 in the 😮