User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have the airpods 3 and the airpods will suddenly get loud then quiet on their own. I have all my settings off for them so im not sure if there is even a fix to this or a bug.
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Posted on Nov 3, 2026 8:36 AM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 4, 2026 3:43 PM in response to sarid1205
Random loud/quiet swings on AirPods (3rd generation) usually come from a software setting, not the AirPods themselves. Worth checking on the iPhone: Settings > Music > Sound Check (it evens out loudness between songs and can cause jumps), Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Headphone Safety > Reduce Loud Sounds, and any Personalized Volume toggle in the Sound settings, which adjusts volume automatically based on your environment.
Also try a quick reset: put both AirPods in the case for 30 seconds, then restart your iPhone and reconnect. If it persists, Apple's steps for restarting and resetting are here: https://support.apple.com/guide/airpods/restart-unpair-or-reset-airpods-iph561965261/web
Does it happen with every app, or only with one (Spotify, YouTube, calls)? Also, does it happen on another device?
User level: Level 1 (3 points)Nov 6, 2026 8:41 AM in response to sarid1205
I have this problem also. All setting are off. I’ve reset the airpods. I am also using in a quiet house—no loud noises and still volume fluctuations. I notice if I shake my head it usually fixes the issue. This is happening with two different airpods and 2 different apps, that I’ve noticed so far.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256388205