Understanding the New Sound Feature of AirPods Pro 2
Apple might not have revamped the AirPods Pro 2 in the past year, but it did integrate some innovative health-centric functionalities. Among these advancements are a hearing aid feature and an accompanying hearing evaluation test. Moreover, users may have noticed a subtle yet periodic chime emerging from their earbuds — a detail that Apple did not particularly emphasize, leading to some initial confusion.
The Buzz Around the Chime
User conversations on platforms like Reddit and Mastodon (as reported by MacRumors) have recently spotlighted this periodic chime associated with the AirPods Pro 2 (review). Although reports regarding this sound circulated since last year when it first appeared, awareness has surged as more customers encounter it themselves.
Some users mentioned that they hear this sound when they return their earbuds to the charging case. Others speculated that it coincides with initiating charging for the case itself. Notably, many observed that this chime is distinct from regular notifications such as low battery alerts or common charging sounds. Adding to its mystique, there can be a noticeable delay before the sound triggers, complicating efforts to pinpoint its origin.
Apple’s Explanation of This Feature
To address growing curiosity about this periodic chime, Apple released clarification on its support page concerning new hearing health utilities available for AirPods. As outlined in their documentation: “In order to ensure optimal performance of your AirPods’ microphones and speakers (for instance, providing accurate results during hearing assessments), your AirPods may occasionally emit a soft chime while stored in their charging case.”
This functionality acts as an internal diagnostic mechanism designed to confirm that all components are working effectively—especially important during applications tied to health metrics like auditory testing.
Are All Models Affected?
The support page does not explicitly state whether this feature applies universally across all iterations of AirPods Pro; however, it’s confirmed that these new health capabilities are exclusive to the second-generation model. Feedback from certain users indicates that earlier models do not produce this specific sound.
Disabling The Periodic Chiming: Is It Possible?
If you find yourself annoyed by this unexpected chiming noise emanating from your Airpods Pro 2, turning off this feature isn’t particularly straightforward at present. There’s no direct setting available for silencing these sounds even if you deactivate other related health functions since they are closely integrated into fundamental operational checks within the device.
An alternative method exists for diminishing overall audio notifications emitted by your earbuds; you can adjust settings through your iPhone’s menu dedicated specifically for managing your connected devices’ notification preferences concerning sounds made during charging events—although keep in mind that it won’t silence every instance of chiming completely.
Your Experience Matters!
Have you experienced similar periodic notes coming from either your Airpods Pro 1 or newer models? Have any tips or tricks helped resolve or limit those occurrences? We encourage sharing insights and recommendations in our comment section below!
