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AirPods - poor fit fixed!
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Apple users clean their ears. Android? Not so sure.
Hi guys I tried everything. Foam covers (okay but not super comfortable), silicone covers (too slippery and made it worse). Didn't want to go with Earhooks etc because I still wanted to be able to pop the AirPods back in the case without having to remove anything first.
Then it occurred to me that actually what they needed was enough grip in a couple of places to stop them falling out. What I tried then has worked a treat, and now you'd need a crowbar to pry these things out of my lugs. Okay, that's an exaggeration, but they don't fall out anymore.
What you'll need:
- Nexcare Absolute Waterproof Tape
https://www.nexcare.com/3M/en_US/ne...roof-Tape?N=4326+3294529207+3294631805&rt=rud
- A hole punch.
The Nexcare tape is soft and spongy. Punch out a couple of little dots with the hole punch and experiment with placement on the AirPods. To get them to stick properly just hold them down for a minute or so and the adhesive will warm up. Placement might be different for each ear. I was able to fix my fit with just two dots per AirPod. And they're completely invisible when I'm wearing them.
You'll end up with something that looks like this:
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Hope this helps someone out! Enjoy
Bump cause this is just a genius idea!
https://www.target.com/p/nexcare-ab...VlLrACh1ueAnqEAQYASABEgKb4vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Thanks to everyone for the comments – so great to hear it's working for some of you! Also I've found that if they lose their grip, just give them a gentle wipe with a damp cloth to restore it.
All we need now is for 3M to market a white version of this tape and they'll blend right in. Or even better - for Apple to include a sheet of them in the box ...
All we need now is for 3M to market a white version of this tape and they'll blend right in. Or even better - for Apple to include a sheet of them in the box ...
I ordered this hoping it will do the job, will update the thread when it arrives.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MAWBFQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_33SrAb7APZAEV
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Greeting from Australia, thanks neighbour
Tried your method today. Bought the same tape from a local chemist for AUD $7. Hole punched those dots. The AirPods do feel a bit more secure in my ears now.
Tried your method today. Bought the same tape from a local chemist for AUD $7. Hole punched those dots. The AirPods do feel a bit more secure in my ears now.
Did this trick using some kinetic tape I already have.
Works perfectly.
Thanks for the tip
I was an early adopt but returned them after a few day because they wouldn’t stay in my ears.
I recently tried them again using the aftermarket hooks.
They kept them from falling out but the sound was terrible.
Being winter I was able to deal with them by wearing a hat but they still needed constant adjustment.
Not so with this simple trick!
Thanks @NewZealandMatt
Works perfectly.
Thanks for the tip
I was an early adopt but returned them after a few day because they wouldn’t stay in my ears.
I recently tried them again using the aftermarket hooks.
They kept them from falling out but the sound was terrible.
Being winter I was able to deal with them by wearing a hat but they still needed constant adjustment.
Not so with this simple trick!
Thanks @NewZealandMatt
Never understood why the Apple earphones didn’t have a rubber/foam contact with the ear....I only have the wired ones and they’ve got great sound but they need to be more forgiving in the ear.
I did buy some soft rubber things that go over the headphone for more comfort...they work a bit but I’ve never been able to get a great fit and and sound isolation. That’s why I’m sticking to my Sony MDR-xb80bs in the ear Bluetooth headphones.
I did buy some soft rubber things that go over the headphone for more comfort...they work a bit but I’ve never been able to get a great fit and and sound isolation. That’s why I’m sticking to my Sony MDR-xb80bs in the ear Bluetooth headphones.
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Got this today. Just a warning that it’s a great idea and works for some but unfortunately not for me. Doesn’t help at all. Still can’t get a good fit.
Don’t get me wrong. I love the AirPods and when pushed into me ears sound great but really fed up I can’t get then to fit properly.
I tried foam covers and they do help sound but I couldn’t get them to auto connect when in my ear. Where did you find the ones with holes?
This a UK link but was just £2.70 for a 100 pieces.
Took a small while to arrive as they came from Hong Kong.
Took a small while to arrive as they came from Hong Kong.
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