Apple AirPods defective: You have these options

The small headphones from Apple have long since become standard equipment for many iPhone, iPad and Co. users. They offer great sound and are known for their stable connection to the playback device. It is all the more annoying when Apple AirPods are defective and can no longer be used.

Today we want to give you a few tips for using it. How can you prevent your Apple AirPods Pro from becoming defective? We answer whether Apple AirPods can be repaired. And last but not least, we'll show you how you can order a replacement if your Apple AirPods are defective.

How you treat your AirPods is important

Unfortunately, a defect after intensive use can never be completely ruled out. But you can still do something to make this as unlikely as possible. Since these are sensitive electronic devices, you should always handle them carefully. This also means that you always keep it in the charging case. This protects them from dirt from the environment.

You should also carry out thorough and careful cleaning regularly. First and foremost, you will use a soft microfiber cloth for this. Gently wipe it over all surfaces. To clean the speaker area, you can use a cotton swab. But be careful not to press the speaker cover in.

If you have stubborn dirt, you can put a little alcohol on the cotton swab or microfiber cloth. But remember that no liquid should penetrate the headphones.

What to do if Apple AirPods Pro are defective?

If you found that your Apple AirPods Pro are defective, then you should first go through the following steps. This way you can make sure that the headphones are actually broken and that the problem is not somewhere else.

• Check whether the playback device that is connected to your AirPods via Bluetooth is nearby and whether interference with the transmission can be ruled out.
• Check the operating system of your iPhone or iPad. Transfer errors can only be ruled out if the current version of the operating system is installed.
• Use different sources for music or speech. In rare cases, a single app can cause problems. Therefore, test whether your AirPods are faulty using several applications.

If after testing the three steps mentioned above you still cannot hear sound in the usual quality, then your Apple AirPods are unfortunately defective. We'll now tell you what you can do in this case.

Apple Repair AirPods

Unfortunately, Apple 's small headphones cannot be easily repaired. Repairs that are offered for the manufacturer's larger players are not possible due to the size of the AirPods. Apart from problems during the warranty period, it therefore makes no sense to contact Apple Support about an AirPods defect.

You should also refrain from repairing the Apple AirPods yourself. The headphones are neither intended to be opened, nor can individual components be purchased as original spare parts. There is a very high probability that attempting to repair Apple AirPods will not be successful.

Replace a defective AirPods

Since a repair is not possible, if your Apple AirPods are defective, you will have to buy a replacement. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not offer the purchase of a single AirPods. You are left with three different options.On the one hand, you can buy a new set of AirPods. This means you have all the parts new and can also get a replacement if an Apple AirPods Pro charging case is defective. However, this is very expensive and you buy significantly more parts than you actually need. Therefore, buying a new set is not recommended from both an ecological and economic point of view.

To save money and protect the environment, you can look for used AirPods if your headphones are broken. However, you don't know how the previous owner treated the devices. If in doubt, you will have the same problem shortly after purchasing the used headphones because the Apple AirPods Pro are defective again.

The third way to purchase a replacement is to order from a specialized retailer such as OneEarPod. There you can get original AirPods as individual parts. You can save a lot of money this way and you don't have to miss out on the manufacturer's warranty.

Your partner for Apple AirPods replacement orders

Before we tell you what you can order from us, we want to tell you why we founded OneEarPod. We were and are enthusiastic users of the Apple AirPods and faced the same problem as you. A single AirPod or the Apple AirPods Pro charging case was defective or lost. Apple Support couldn't help us with an AirPods defect and we had to choose between an expensive new purchase or a risky used one.

Because we were sure that many loyal users felt the same way and will continue to do so in the future, we developed our business model. It is based on the fact that we buy complete sets, test them and then sell them in individual parts to our customers. We thus offer the solution for everyone who wants to buy a single part. Even if the Apple AirPods Pro charging case is defective.

We deliver quickly and free of charge

Because we don't have to convince you of the Apple AirPods product, we have put our energy into a clear and customer-friendly Shop. Not only should you find the right spare parts quickly, but you should also receive them quickly. As a rule, our orders leave our warehouse within 24 hours. Our reliable shipping service providers ensure that your package is with you within a few days.

You don't have to pay shipping costs with us. We'll take care of that for you. You only ever pay the price shown for your spare part. So that things can go particularly quickly, we have created an express checkout with several payment options. You will probably also be looking for a very specific spare part and order this as the only item.

If your Apple AirPods are defective or you have lost a single part, you can get a replacement quickly and easily from us. In addition to the Apple AirPod Pro, we also carry the components of the second and third generation AirPods sets.