The chirping sound from AirPods can be caused by several common reasons:
- If the Bluetooth on the paired iPhone or device is turned off, the AirPods may chirp as part of an anti-stalking feature introduced by Apple. Turning Bluetooth back on usually stops this chirping.
- The chirping can be a low battery warning tone when either the AirPods or their charging case is running low on power.
- Another reason is the AirPods' Find My feature playing a sound to help locate the AirPods or their charging case.
- A fit issue can cause feedback chirping when the AirPods' microphone picks up sound from the speaker, often linked to hearing aid features or improper ear tip fit.
- Chirping can also occur if the AirPods accidentally brush together, especially with Transparency mode on, due to microphone amplification of the sound.
- Sometimes software glitches or connection issues may also trigger these noises.
To stop the chirping, common fixes include turning Bluetooth back on, ensuring the AirPods and case are charged, disabling charging case sounds in settings, resetting and re-pairing the AirPods, and making sure the Fit Test is passed to avoid feedback-related chirping.
