Airpods pro 3 chirp/high pitch noise

I have had the same issue with the AirPods Pro 3. I returned the first pair and for a replacement. Went home, charged them, and had the same issue with the second. Went back to the Apple Store and got a 3rd. While in the store with the rep i connect them to my iPhone, and again that same chirping/whistling noise was coming from the left air pod. So I just got a refund. Very frustrating as I never had this issue with the AirPods Pro 2 I had

I took my first flight today with the new AirPods Pro 3 and noticed the same issue others have mentioned — a whistling noise in the right AirPod. I tried a few things to make it stop, but nothing worked until I read this thread. When I cupped my hand over my ear, the whistling went away for a bit. Switching to Adaptive mode also stopped the noise.

Based on what I experienced, it seems like a pressure or noise cancellation feedback issue. When I closed my nose and mouth to equalize my ears, the whistling would start again. It also happened when I yawned during the flight. It’s a strange problem and not something I’ve ever experienced before.

I noticed there was a new firmware update today (build 8A358), so I’m hoping that resolves it. Waiting for my AirPods to update now.

Those looking for a fix. There is none. I tried changing buds, flipping, cleaning, different modes, resetting etc. These are defective products. Get a refund.

This user found a fix that worked for him:

Croger006

Oct 10, 2025 1:49 PM in response to NikoTsio

So I fixed the weird click noise I'd hear when walking or tilting my head to the right by pulling off the silicon ear piece, rotating it 180º.

This user found a fix that worked for him. Maybe it'll work for you:

Croger006

Oct 10, 2025 1:49 PM in response to NikoTsio

So I fixed the weird click noise I'd hear when walking or tilting my head to the right by pulling off the silicon ear piece, rotating it 180 degrees, and sticking it back on. Easy and free fix.

I had the same issue on a flight from CA to Atlanta. Did the reset as support chat suggested and also the firmware update from this week. Neither helped. There are a ton of Reddit posts about the same. I returned mine to Costco today. Not going to repurchase until apple comfirms this is fixed.

This happened to me too, just return them for a refund and get something reliable.

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Does it do it when you back on terra firms? Another user claimed that he researched it and found that when the AirPods Pro 3 were above a certain altitude the screeching began. It was air pressure sensitive. Can you confirm?

I had this problem too and it was especially bad on a flight I took the day I bought my AirPods 3. I contacted Apple Support through Chat and was told after they did a diagnostic analysis of them to reset my AirPods. I went through that process and I have noticed 2 things. First, the sound seems better but I have not and will not be on an airplane any time soon so I cannot say that they work as they should in that situation. Second is the removal of the ability to turn off the ANC. There were originally 4 choices "Off", "Transparency", "Adaptive", and "Noise Cancellation". After the reset "Off" was gone. My AirPods 3 now have Firmware 8A357 which the Apple site says is the latest.

I hope this helps but I am not sure if the issue is really fixed.

My 3s have occasional chirping on both sides but I can just about tolerate it. What is annoying is that in transparency mode, both sides drop in volume, then back up, independently. These 3s are a replacement for a new pair of 2s where the drop only affected the right ear.

I'm going to try the Apple Store and see what they say.

I've had my AirPod 3's for a few days. Chirping occurs when in hearing assistance mode: in Transparency frequently; in Adaptive only when picking up conversation; in ANC only when conversing with someone.

The chirp is akin to a home smoke alarm low battery warning going off in the next room. The first time I tried them in Transparency mode I actually looked at the smoke alarm in the room to see if it was blinking but it wasn't, of course, since it's a 10 year hardwired/battery system I just installed.

So we're having an early nor'easter tomorrow and looks like I'll be stopping by the Apple Store while walking in the mall. First I'll try the reset troubleshooting method. Hopefully that'll resolve it.

Have a pair of AirPod 2's and could faintly notice some issues with hearing assistance with them as well. Instead of chirping it would be more like the mics for external sound would turn on or up from time to time with a very faint squeak in the left pod.

I also have the same issue which makes them unusable. I returned my original pair which apple exchanged and the second pair are exactly the same. Interestingly when my wife uses them she doesn’t have any issues. That said, the second pair are going back for a refund. Very disappointed.

Same issue for me.

First time it happened randomly, and it hurt in my ear!!! This was awful.

I reset them, and after few times I repeated this, the problem was solved.

Yesterday on the bike tour, after 4 hours into my ride, the left pod malfunctioned again.

Now I try returning them.

Sad that such a premium product is not working properly.

Same issue & they’re literally a day old. My AirPod pro 2’s have been through it, being washed multiple times, dropped in a lake, ran over, etc, & zero problems. I noticed the 3’s feel almost cheaper in a way. This is unacceptable & I’m baffled that other people are already having this issue. Here I was thinking Apple might’ve turned the table with these and made actual improvements in their products. Looks like I was wrong.

Currently on a flight and getting significant feedback (whistling,chirping) while in transparency/Noise canceling mode. Turned it to adaptive which it doesn’t seem to affect. Really disappointing. Going to apple today when I land