Hello, I’m Sujit Ram, and today we’re addressing a growing concern among Apple Watch Series 10 users. Many have reported a gradual decrease in speaker volume, affecting their ability to hear phone calls and enjoy music. Let’s dive into the details and explore potential solutions.
User Reports:
- Numerous users on platforms like the Apple Support Community and Reddit have shared their experiences with reduced speaker volume on the Apple Watch Series 10.
- Common symptoms include difficulty hearing phone calls and deteriorating sound quality during music playback.
- The issue seems to persist even after using the Water Lock function, especially post-swimming or water exposure.
Potential Causes
- It’s currently unclear whether the issue stems from a hardware defect or a software glitch.
- If identified as a hardware problem, Apple may offer a free repair program. Conversely, a software update could resolve the issue if it’s software-related.
User Feedback and Solutions:
Users have shared various experiences and solutions:
- “I can barely hear the voice on the phone.””
- The sound quality deteriorated for two consecutive units, but it improved when I replaced it with a model of different colors.”
- I diagnosed it with Apple support due to a hardware failure of the Bluetooth module.”
- “After using the Water Lock function, the sound returned when the water was discharged again in the water.”
Conclusion:
The cause of the speaker volume issue in the Apple Watch Series 10 is not uniform, and experiences vary among users. We plan to update this article with official comments from Apple as they become available. If you’re experiencing similar issues, consider contacting Apple Support or keeping an eye out for the next watchOS update.
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