How to Eject Water and Clean Your AirPods Pro 3 After Exposure

The AirPods Pro 3 continue Apple’s tradition of compact, high-performance earbuds with advanced noise cancellation and spatial audio. But no matter how advanced the tech is, water damage is still a real risk, especially if you use them during workouts, in the rain, or accidentally wash them.

If your AirPods sound muffled or muted, they may have water inside the speaker mesh. Before panicking, try using a water eject sound.

You can test your AirPods Pro 3 by playing standard audio or calling someone. If the sound is off, use a water remove sound; a low-frequency vibration designed to push water out.

Many users visit online tools that play this specific frequency to clean the internal mesh. Place your AirPods speaker-down on a soft surface and play the sound at a moderate volume for a minute or two.

Repeat the process if needed. You’ll notice improved clarity if water was causing the distortion.

Never insert objects like paperclips or cotton swabs into the speaker holes. Instead, after running the sound, dry the AirPods Pro 3 gently with a microfiber cloth and let them sit in a well-ventilated area.

Apple doesn’t officially offer a “Water Eject” feature for AirPods, but this sound-based method is safe and widely used in the community to restore sound quality and prevent permanent damage.