{"id":901,"date":"2025-02-15T00:59:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T00:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2025-02-15T00:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T00:59:11","slug":"apple-watch-speaker-not-working-heres-what-you-should-do-according-to-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/02\/15\/apple-watch-speaker-not-working-heres-what-you-should-do-according-to-apple\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch speaker not working? Here&#8217;s what you should do \u2013 according to Apple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apple has published a handy support document<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thetruthaboutwatches.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Apple-Watch-Series-7-water-resistance-wetsuit.png?fit=600%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Apple Watch Series 7 Water Resistance - The Truth About Watches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>apple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apple has published a support document outlining what to do if your Apple Watch speaker isn&#8217;t working<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It follows a spate of reports about problems with the Series 10&#8217;s speakers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customers can clean, update, or re-pair their Apple Watch, along with other steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a raft of reports thatApple Watch Series 10users were having problems with their speakers,Applehas published a support document detailing how users can tackle some of the problems reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the company has not officially responded to or acknowledged the speaker issues, the new document was<a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=92X363&amp;xcust=trd_us_4477316880734541420&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fen-us%2F108266&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fsmartwatches%2Fapple-watch-speaker-not-working-heres-what-you-should-do-according-to-apple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">published on February 13<\/a>and states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;If the microphone or speaker isn\u2019t working as expected on yourApple Watch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these steps if your Apple Watch microphone or speaker isn&#8217;t working as expected. You can also use these steps if the sound is crackling, distorted, muffled, or intermittent.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might expect, it features the usual slew of troubleshooting, including updates, re-pairing the watch, and cleaning. Here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1745745-A2552\">A2552 Battery for Apple Watch Series 7 45MM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-your-apple-watch-series-10-speaker-problems-3\">How to fix your Apple Watch Series 10 speaker problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple says that the first thing users should do is update their iPhone and Apple Watch software. If you&#8217;re having speaker troubles, it&#8217;s possible your issue has been solved by a software update, so this is a good starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to clean your Apple Watch. Apple says you should check your Watch&#8217;s microphone and speaker for obstructions. Because Apple Watches are water-resistant, you can run it under &#8220;lightly running, warm, fresh water until it&#8217;s clean.&#8221; Apple Watch Series 10 speakers can be cleaned with a soft bristle brush, just don&#8217;t use cleaning liquids, sprays, or abrasives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple also says you should check your Watch for water and dry it, as this can degrade speaker performance. &#8220;To check whether water is in the microphone or speaker port, place your Apple Watch microphone or speaker side down on a lint-free microfiber cloth,&#8221; the company says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s any present, you can dry it with a lint-free microfiber cloth; just don&#8217;t use heat, compressed air, or sprays. A top tip: charge your Apple Watch overnight to speed up evaporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple also offers the classic options of restarting, unpairing, and re-pairing your Apple Watch with your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there are suggestions to check Silent Mode, Do Not Disturb, and your Watch&#8217;s sound settings in case you haven&#8217;t inadvertently silenced your Watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Apple-1745744-A2663\">A2663 Battery for Apple Watch Series 7 41MM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since reporting these issues, multiple Series 10 users have confirmed they&#8217;ve been experiencing the issue. While not limited to the Series 10, the problem is more noticeable because 2024&#8217;sbest Apple Watchis the first mainstream model to offer audio playback for media through its speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you try all these steps and still have issues, it might be time to contact Apple Support or your local Apple Store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple has published a handy support document apple Following a raft of reports thatApple Watch Series 10users were having problems with their speakers,Applehas published a support document detailing how users can tackle some of the problems reported. While the company has not officially responded to or acknowledged the speaker issues, the new document waspublished on &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/02\/15\/apple-watch-speaker-not-working-heres-what-you-should-do-according-to-apple\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Apple Watch speaker not working? 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