A chirp from your AirPods is often just low battery, but it can also be a routine check, a connection problem or a sign of damage. One setting silences the case.
If your AirPods chirp for no clear reason, low battery is the most likely cause, but it is not the only one. Engadget's explainer lists several other reasons, from a harmless self-check to water damage. It also shows how to switch off the case sounds in a few taps.
To test the battery theory, flip the case open and look at the phone the AirPods are paired with. It will show how much charge is left.
Chirping can continue even when the case is plugged in. Engadget points to power fluctuations, interruptions in the electricity flowing into the device and other battery issues.
Sometimes there is no problem at all. AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 support a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature. Apple says on its website that they may "periodically play a quiet chime when they're in their charging case." The goal is to make sure the microphones and speakers are working their best, so hearing test results are high quality.
Louder, more persistent sounds can mean the Find My feature has been triggered. That helps you locate AirPods you have misplaced.
Piercing feedback noises are a different matter. They can come from water damage or from gunk and dirt clogging the earbuds. Poorly fitting ear tips on AirPods Pro can also cause high-pitched sounds.
AirPods Pro ship with several sizes of silicone tips, and one may fit well. If none make a proper seal in your ear, you may need third-party tips. You can also take the AirPods to an Apple Store to be looked at.
You may not be able to stop high-pitched noises in cases like water damage. You can stop the chirps, though. Follow these steps:
Turn off Enable Charging Case Sounds to stop the chirps, but have loud screeching checked for damage, dirt or poorly fitting ear tips.
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