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bootcamp earphones constant high pitch sound regardless of sound level
I installed windows 10 and everything was running smoothly until a day later when my earphones suddenly started emitting a high pitch noise whenever any sound was played at a constant level. It is pretty much unusable unless I want tinnitus :( I'm not sure what the issue is, I’ve tried reinstalling...
I installed windows 10 and everything was running smoothly until a day later when my earphones suddenly started emitting a high pitch noise whenever any sound was played at a constant level.
It is pretty much unusable unless I want tinnitus :( I'm not sure what the issue is, I’ve tried reinstalling the drivers but that hasn’t helped.
I have cirrus logic cs8409 (ab 51) drivers and when I switch drivers to generic or endpoint, I get no audio.
Oppu
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Jul 28, 2021, 03:54 PM
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Additional bluetooth earphone connection on iPhone
My wife and I each have identical (apart from the colour) bluetooth Technics earphones connected to our iPhones, renamed to our personal names. Recently we’ve noticed that her bluetooth settings list an additional item which is an LE version of the headphones: [![enter image description here][1]][1]...
My wife and I each have identical (apart from the colour) bluetooth Technics earphones connected to our iPhones, renamed to our personal names.
Recently we’ve noticed that her bluetooth settings list an additional item which is an LE version of the headphones:
The additional item has no ⓘ beside it, and comes and goes with the connection to the earphones, so obviously it’s related.
This doesn’t happen with mine.
What is this additional bluetooth connection and where did it come from?
The additional item has no ⓘ beside it, and comes and goes with the connection to the earphones, so obviously it’s related.
This doesn’t happen with mine.
What is this additional bluetooth connection and where did it come from?
Manngo
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May 1, 2025, 02:24 AM
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Capture audio correctly while capturing video calls on MacBook with earbuds
I'd like to capture video calls on my MacBook Pro, while I have my Bluetooth Earbuds connected. I use Zoom, Google Meet and Skype on different calls, so would like to use osX's native screen video capture capabilities. I can't seem to configure it in a way that captures both the video call audio and...
I'd like to capture video calls on my MacBook Pro, while I have my Bluetooth Earbuds connected. I use Zoom, Google Meet and Skype on different calls, so would like to use osX's native screen video capture capabilities. I can't seem to configure it in a way that captures both the video call audio and my microphone. Note I set settings/audio/input to the laptop's mic rather than the earhbuds' because it works better.
Searching online, it seems I should use either **Aggregate Device** or **Multi-Output Device** or both , but I'm not sure how to configure them correctly, especially as I can't install 3rd party drivers, as demonstrated in the video, because I'm using a work computer.
How do I perform this magic?
Jonathan
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Dec 11, 2020, 02:32 PM
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Is it ok to use different size tips in each ear on my AirPods Pro?
I tried using medium sized tips for both my ears but the left AirPod wasn't stable and kept coming out. So, I tried a small sized tip for my left ear and medium sized tip for my right ear. Now, they are stable in both ears. The ear tip fit test shows a good seal for both ears in this configuration....
I tried using medium sized tips for both my ears but the left AirPod wasn't stable and kept coming out. So, I tried a small sized tip for my left ear and medium sized tip for my right ear. Now, they are stable in both ears. The ear tip fit test shows a good seal for both ears in this configuration. However, I'm concerned whether the difference in sizes can affect my ears because I listen to them for long periods daily and will probably do so for a few years at least.
Boson
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Jul 23, 2022, 04:34 PM
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Bluetooth headphones noise irritating beep sound
I have a Bose QC35 model 1 which I quite like and use with two iPhones, an iPad, two MacBooks, Apple TV. Also have home pod around. Problem is that it seems to keep probing different devices all the time, perhaps to auto connect to the correct one. But while doing this is emits a noise irritating be...
I have a Bose QC35 model 1 which I quite like and use with two iPhones, an iPad, two MacBooks, Apple TV. Also have home pod around.
Problem is that it seems to keep probing different devices all the time, perhaps to auto connect to the correct one. But while doing this is emits a noise irritating beep sound. This is getting to a point where I have to stop using the headphone.
I tried to use AirPods Pro for a while and looks like there is no such a thing with them.
I'm wondering what's going on? Is this a problem with Bose headphones? Any non Apple headphones present this issue? What about AirPods max?
KcFnMi
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Apr 3, 2022, 02:41 AM
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How to route audio input through iPhone microphone and audio output through bluetooth earphones in iOS 14?
The earphones I have support Bluetooth 4.1 and as a result, audio quality through them during phone calls is pretty sub-standard. This is because the Bluetooth 4.1 standard cannot accommodate both output and input audio through the limited bandwidth. As a result, iPhones default to a lower quality c...
The earphones I have support Bluetooth 4.1 and as a result, audio quality through them during phone calls is pretty sub-standard. This is because the Bluetooth 4.1 standard cannot accommodate both output and input audio through the limited bandwidth. As a result, iPhones default to a lower quality codec during phone calls while using Bluetooth 4.1 earphones. But otherwise while listening to music the audio quality is very good.
Is it possible to route the output through my Bluetooth earphones while simultaneously routing input audio through the in-built microphone during a phone call on iOS 14? If it helps, I have a pair of JBL Tune 205BT. Is there any other way to enjoy high quality audio during phone calls on these earphones?
Rushil V.
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Sep 8, 2021, 07:51 AM
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Are old Apple Earpods capable of providing balanced audio (as defined below)?
Do [the old Apple Earpods][0], i.e. those with 3.5mm plugs, have cables and plugs capable of providing balanced audio? By balanced audio, I mean, audio transmitted in the form of "two copies of the same incoming audio signal, sometimes referred to as a hot (positive) and cold (negative) signal" prov...
Do the old Apple Earpods , i.e. those with 3.5mm plugs, have cables and plugs capable of providing balanced audio?
By balanced audio, I mean, audio transmitted in the form of "two copies of the same incoming audio signal, sometimes referred to as a hot (positive) and cold (negative) signal" providing "common-mode rejection" for noise. (See "Balanced Vs. Unbalanced Audio: What's The Difference? " for more details on balanced vs unbalanced audio.)
Alper
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Jul 9, 2021, 01:28 AM
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My bluetooth headset connects/disconnect on Macbook pro continuously after waking from sleep
I have a macbook pro 2019 and a Huawei freelace with hall sensor. Now there is no issue when I connect and use it. But once I use the hall sensor to turn off earphone (by touching both the ear pieces against each other) it starts giving trouble when turned on again. I connects and then drop and keep...
I have a macbook pro 2019 and a Huawei freelace with hall sensor. Now there is no issue when I connect and use it. But once I use the hall sensor to turn off earphone (by touching both the ear pieces against each other) it starts giving trouble when turned on again. I connects and then drop and keeps repeating it continuously until I remove it from my devices list and pair it again.
Code Name Jack
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Jan 13, 2021, 07:34 PM
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Bluetooth earphones do not autoconnect on MacOS
I have a macbook pro with MacOS Catalina, and a pair of Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE earphones. I don't have problems to pair them, and I can listen it well. But the problem is with the autoconnect. When I open the lid of the earphones case, The earphones appear "connected" in the bluetooth devices panel, but...
I have a macbook pro with MacOS Catalina, and a pair of Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE earphones.
I don't have problems to pair them, and I can listen it well.
But the problem is with the autoconnect. When I open the lid of the earphones case, The earphones appear "connected" in the bluetooth devices panel, but they didn't appear in the sound devices list (like they are not connected).
After 5 seconds, the earphones appear "disconnected" again in the bluetooth devices list, and now I can select them, click "connect", and then they work fine.
I would like to just open them and have them connected automatically, like is supposed to work.
I don't think is a earphones problem, because they work fine in an android device, with autoconnect. (I have unpaired them from the phone before trying in the macbook, is the only device that they are paired, so the problem is not that they pair with another device)
Thank you!
Víctor
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Feb 9, 2021, 08:05 AM
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MacOS - change behavior of wired earphone button clicks
On 10.15.x, is there a way of changing the behavior of the remote button on wired earphones, so that when it gets clicked it does a mute/unmute in WebEx or Zoom? On iOS, mute/unmute in Zoom/WebEx is the behavior of the lightning earpods when the remote button is clicked - I'd love to be able have th...
On 10.15.x, is there a way of changing the behavior of the remote button on wired earphones, so that when it gets clicked it does a mute/unmute in WebEx or Zoom?
On iOS, mute/unmute in Zoom/WebEx is the behavior of the lightning earpods when the remote button is clicked - I'd love to be able have this behavior on the desktop as well.
It looks like you could code something up in ControllerMate on previous versions of macOS, but alas, no more. Are there any other viable options out there to get configure this behavior?
Gene_T
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Oct 30, 2020, 10:45 PM
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Will Apple EarPods functions work with an Android phone?
Will the Apple EarPods microphone and volume functionality work with Android phones?
Will the Apple EarPods microphone and volume functionality work with Android phones?
Jessica M.
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Jul 7, 2014, 09:47 AM
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IPhone earbuds with iPad Pro
Can I use my iPhone 7 earbuds with my iPad Pro 11” 2nd generation, iOS 13.5.1? I’m confused by the lingo about connection ends. Looks like iPhone 7 has Lightning. But I don’t know what the iPad port is called.
Can I use my iPhone 7 earbuds with my iPad Pro 11” 2nd generation, iOS 13.5.1? I’m confused by the lingo about connection ends. Looks like iPhone 7 has Lightning. But I don’t know what the iPad port is called.
Elizabeth Hauser
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Jul 28, 2020, 10:46 PM
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Late 2013 RMBP switches to SCO(very poor quality) codec when using earbuds microphone
It switches back to AAC once I pick the internal microphone as an input. Does this mean that the bluetooth version is too old to handle both audio input and output with the earbuds? If so, can a bluetooth 5.0 replacement for the network card be purchased somewhere? Based on the system report, my cur...
It switches back to AAC once I pick the internal microphone as an input.
Does this mean that the bluetooth version is too old to handle both audio input and output with the earbuds? If so, can a bluetooth 5.0 replacement for the network card be purchased somewhere?
Based on the system report, my current bluetooth is 4.0 (0x6).
The earbuds are Samsung Galaxy Buds+
They work nicely on my iPhone X.
Birowsky
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Jul 8, 2020, 10:34 PM
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Enable ear detection to pause music when using AirPods Pro on a MacBook Pro
Is it possible to enable the "ear detection" function to play/pause the music when one of the AirPods Pro is removed? I know that this can be done with an iPhone, but is this valid also when using the AirPods Pro on a MacBook Pro? I am not currently able to do so.
Is it possible to enable the "ear detection" function to play/pause the music when one of the AirPods Pro is removed? I know that this can be done with an iPhone, but is this valid also when using the AirPods Pro on a MacBook Pro? I am not currently able to do so.
mgiordi
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Apr 21, 2020, 02:10 PM
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How to connect a detached earbud back to Apple Earphones?
I have ~3 year old Apple Earphones that come with iPhones. One of the earbuds, the one with volume controls, broke off with ~1 inch wire attached to it. Can I get this physical damaged earbud be repaired to a working state by connecting the wires and then using heat shrink wrap over it to protect th...
I have ~3 year old Apple Earphones that come with iPhones. One of the earbuds, the one with volume controls, broke off with ~1 inch wire attached to it.
Can I get this physical damaged earbud be repaired to a working state by connecting the wires and then using heat shrink wrap over it to protect the wires?
user346408
Dec 25, 2019, 11:30 AM
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what is the earpods controls technically doing?
I try to implement the same functions from earspods control middle button with an regular button, for an device which use the same functions and connection. Normally when you push the button ones you can pause, two times change the song etc. But does the button have an internal logic, or does it cut...
I try to implement the same functions from earspods control middle button with an regular button, for an device which use the same functions and connection.
Normally when you push the button ones you can pause, two times change the song etc. But does the button have an internal logic, or does it cut off a connecting (ground/mic/LR) for the time it is pushed?
jb_alvarado
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Sep 30, 2019, 02:21 PM
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How to check if EarPods are fake or not?
With iPhone, MacBook we have serial numbers etc. So it is possible to call support and to ask. How can we check EarPods?
With iPhone, MacBook we have serial numbers etc. So it is possible to call support and to ask.
How can we check EarPods?
MikroDel
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Jan 19, 2019, 12:33 PM
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Where is the mic located in apple earphones?
I heard someone say: > The mic in the apple earphones is located in the earbuds itself - it listens to the vibrations from your head. I had always thought the earphones where in the volume adjuster box. [![enter image description here][1]][1] My question is: **Where is the mic located in apple earph...
I heard someone say:
> The mic in the apple earphones is located in the earbuds itself - it listens to the vibrations from your head.
I had always thought the earphones where in the volume adjuster box.
My question is: **Where is the mic located in apple earphones?**
My question is: **Where is the mic located in apple earphones?**
hawkeye
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Aug 5, 2016, 11:21 AM
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can't set iPhone 6+ headphones to max or full volume when playing music
When I'm playing music in Spotify or any app with Apple earphones or auxiliary cable in my car, I can't turn music up to full volume. It goes as far as yellow indicator and 'High Volume' but won't go into the red. I wanna go up to 11 baby! Strange thing is it used to work a month ago, it used to go...
When I'm playing music in Spotify or any app with Apple earphones or auxiliary cable in my car, I can't turn music up to full volume. It goes as far as yellow indicator and 'High Volume' but won't go into the red. I wanna go up to 11 baby! Strange thing is it used to work a month ago, it used to go to the red. I didn't upgrade iOS or anything, I'm on jailbroken 8.1.1. I also have volume limit turned off in Music settings. I checked the earphone jack for lint and it seems clean.
I've Googled for days here and at a loss. Unless I'm using the Googles wrong, it seems I'm in the minority with this problem.
georgiecasey
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Apr 23, 2015, 08:24 PM
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What kind of 3.5mm extension cables are compatible with Apple EarPods?
I bought a pair of [Apple 3.5mm EarPods](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNHF2AM/A/earpods-with-35-mm-headphone-plug?fnode=e7fa962fb520f74ff2f48421366d1582af4810059821d4066a1898272dfe1ef15dc60de25bedc2737d8463b7142028554979c14e46621586f04ae2489c80d053d114d869f101b2ccb2aaaa1aeb0dc582e063f9ad44e19a...
I bought a pair of [Apple 3.5mm EarPods](https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MNHF2AM/A/earpods-with-35-mm-headphone-plug?fnode=e7fa962fb520f74ff2f48421366d1582af4810059821d4066a1898272dfe1ef15dc60de25bedc2737d8463b7142028554979c14e46621586f04ae2489c80d053d114d869f101b2ccb2aaaa1aeb0dc582e063f9ad44e19ad81d2a789f08d872df) , but the cable is a bit too short. I'd like to buy an extension cable, but I'm unsure what kind of cable I need to buy that will maintain all of the EarPods' features, specifically:
- Audio
- Microphone
- Remote controls (volume controls, playback controls, answer/end calls, Siri, etc.)
I'm assuming a basic extension cable like this won't work, since my EarPods have three rings on the plug and this extension cable only has two:
Will any extension cable with three rings work? For example:
Will any extension cable with three rings work? For example:
Nathan Friend
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Dec 8, 2018, 02:40 PM
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