Just had Airpod Pro's replaced due to crackling sound problem - how to avoid in the future?

[tyrnnsrs]

As the title mentions, I just had my Airpod Pro's replaced under warranty for the crackling sound issue. I'm kind of concerned this is just going to creep up again on me in due time but by then my warranty will be gone. Is there any tips for how to avoid this issue going forward?

 

[cthompson94]

Unfortunately it may happen again I have had that happen twice so far on mine strangely enough only the right airpod both times. Here is even a MacRumors article on troubleshooting, but also references the repair program for them and since that was created by Apple it is a known issue. https://www.macrumors.com/guide/airpods-pro-crackling-popping/

 

[Tagbert]

As the title mentions, I just had my Airpod Pro's replaced under warranty for the crackling sound issue. I'm kind of concerned this is just going to creep up again on me in due time but by then my warranty will be gone. Is there any tips for how to avoid this issue going forward?

Both of mine contracted the death rattle in summer of 2020 and were replaced. So far, they’ve been fine. I know that others have had multiple replacements, but just pointing out that sometimes once is enough. I do plan to get some new ones as soon as the next gen is available. Hopefully they were able to engineer out whatever was failing in the first gen.

 

[davelees76]

I've been researching this a bit. It sounds like keeping the vent clean goes a long way to avoiding this issue.

The vent can be cleaned with blue tac putty or a product like this:

Air Squares: https://www.amazon.com/AirSquares-Cleaning-Compatible-Earphones-Headphones/dp/B09PC4898B

 

[JDiggyDawg]

I've had my AirPod Pro's replaced twice now. I must have hit the jackpot because set #3 just started doing it again earlier this week. Now it's to the point where calls are super crackly and I hear weird popping noises every time I move my head even slightly. Time to get another set replaced lol.