Wipe the Tips - The tips of AirPods, where the speakers are located, can attract dirt, oil, and other residue that can make the AirPods slip easily out of the ears. Use a damp cloth to wipe off your AirPods and get them perfectly clean. This will give them a better grip on your ears.
There are a few different reasons why this happens. First, the AirPods are designed to fit snugly in your ear, but that also means that they can easily slip out if you're sweating or if you move your head too much. Second, the AirPods are very lightweight, so they can be dislodged by even a small amount of movement.
Runners consistently report that Airpods don't slip out from their ears while running during other workouts. However, they're not infallible – Airpods are wireless, after all – and have no over-ear clips to hold them in place.
To attach an ear tip, align the ear tip with the oval-shaped connector on the AirPod. With your fingers at the base of the ear tip, push the ear tip onto the connector until you hear it click into place.
Sometimes, wearing your AirPods for too long can cause chafing of the skin, itchiness, and even ear pain. Not only is this uncomfortable but listening to your AirPods nonstop without any breaks can also damage your ear health.
Yes, you can use the AirPods Pro without their eartips. You'll still hear your music, podcasts, or phone calls, and you'll still be able to talk to Siri. And if you really dislike the feeling of having silicone plugs pushed up against your ear canals, they might feel more comfortable if you wear them this way.
Many people probably just stick the AirPods into their ears with the stem pointing down. However, that keeps them loose, virtually guaranteeing that they'll slip out. After placing the AirPods in your ears, twist them up around 30 degrees so the stem is more horizontal and is sticking out away from your ears.
AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) aren't designed for use in water sports like swimming, or for showering.
Fit the Earbuds Firmly Into Your Ear
Before inserting the earbuds, hold your earlobes upward so that the ear canals are straightened, making it easier to insert and firmly fit the earbuds. Let go of the earlobes only after fitting the earbuds to firmly secure them into place.
The standard AirPods fit some people's ears perfectly (some people have no trouble running with them), but plenty of people can't get a secure fit. If you're in the latter group, I highly recommend you spend the extra money on the AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro design simply fits more ears than the original AirPods.
With multiple charges in your case, you get up to 30 hours of listening time,1 or up to 24 hours of talk time. Your AirPods Pro (2nd generation) can get up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)3 or up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge.
Wearing AirPods while you sleep may cause necrosis in your ears. Improperly wearing AirPods adds more pressure to the ear canal's tissues, potentially forming necrosis.
Frequently using your AirPods without cleaning them causes their tips to collect oil and earwax over time. This can ultimately cause your earbuds to easily fall out from your ears. If this is the case, you might have to wear your AirPods in the wrong position to keep them from falling out.
The hinges in your jaw that let you chew and talk can sometimes dislodge an earbud, depending on how closely it sits. This is the most common reason, and – thankfully – the easiest to fix. Everyone's ears are different, and a one-size-fits-all earbud may simply not be a good fit for certain people.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless are the best earbuds for small ears we've tested. These high-end earbuds are the next generation of the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless, and unlike their predecessor, they come with four sets of ear tips instead of three, and the newest one is an extra small pair.
This shouldn't come as much surprise, but if you've got the option of getting one or the other, it's pretty obvious that the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is the better buy. It's the same price as its predecessor, it has slightly better battery life, and better noise canceling.
AirPods Pro and AirPods Max have three noise-control modes: Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Off. You can switch between them, depending on how much of your surroundings you want to hear.
For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this.
Two sets of ear tips for AirPods Pro (2nd generation). Choose your size — extra-small, small, medium, or large. Made by Apple.
You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. Only items that have been purchased directly from Apple, either online or at an Apple Retail Store, can be returned to Apple.
My go-to pair of earbuds for sleeping is Apple's AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), which are my favorite pair of totally wireless earbuds overall. The earbuds have a curved shape that creates a tight seal around my eardrum, so they don't fall out.
Aside from the design change, which should fit most ears better than the AirPods 2nd Generation (though not very small ears), the biggest change is to the sound quality: It's much improved. Also, battery life is better, and the AirPods 3 are officially water-resistant.
Apple today explained why the new silicone ear tips for the second-generation AirPods Pro are not officially compatible with the original AirPods Pro. In an updated support document, Apple said the original AirPods Pro ear tips have "noticeably denser mesh" than the second-generation ear tips.