Choose your AirPods Pro ear tips and use the Ear Tip Fit Test - Apple Support (2024)

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How do I choose AirPods Pro ear tips? ›

Try inserting the AirPods with the medium-sized ear tips in your ears so that the AirPods are seated comfortably and securely. If you can't get a good seal, try adjusting the AirPod or switch to a larger ear tip. If the ear tip feels too large in your ear or is uncomfortable, try a smaller ear tip.

If the size is a good fit, you will see green letters saying, "Good seal." If the fit needs adjustment, you will see yellow letters saying, "Adjust or try a different tip." You can choose to re-insert the tip in your ear or try a different-sized tip.

With your AirPods Pro in your ears and connected to your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the More Info button next to your AirPods in the list of devices. Tap Ear Tip Fit Test. If you don't see the Ear Tip Fit Test, make sure that you have iOS or iPadOS 13.2 or later.

AirPods Pro (1st generation) ear tips have noticeably denser mesh than AirPods Pro (2nd generation) ear tips. To check the size of an ear tip, unroll its edge and look for XS, S, M or L etched on the inside of the ear tip near the base.

Rather than create a product that could accept different size tips for different ears, Apple initially went with a one-size-fits-all approach. However, the outer part of the eardrum where the AirPods fit isn't the same size for everyone, so either the AirPods stay in your ears or they don't.

Yes, you can use the AirPods Pro without their eartips. You'll still hear your music, podcasts, or phone calls, and you'll still be able to talk to Siri. And if you really dislike the feeling of having silicone plugs pushed up against your ear canals, they might feel more comfortable if you wear them this way.

The AirPods Pro 2 also have the advantage of a better fit. Apple's higher-end buds feature a set of swappable silicon tips that rest firmly inside of your ear, which feel more secure and comfortable than the all-plastic AirPods 3.

So make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone and go to Settings > General > About > Airpods. The model number is also listed on each Airpod itself. You'll find the fine print on the underside of the earpiece, near the stick. The charging case also has its own model number.

What size ear tips should I use? ›

Method 2: You can try gently putting your fingers in your ears starting with your smallest finger. Move to the next finger on each hand until you get a good seal and outside noise sounds muffled. Then try to match the size of that finger to one of the provided ear tip sizes.

Common Reasons for Fit Issues

Issues can arise from ear shape variations or even ear tips worn out over time. Sometimes, even how a user inserts them can lead to an improper fit.

Method 2: You can try gently putting your fingers in your ears starting with your smallest finger. Move to the next finger on each hand until you get a good seal and outside noise sounds muffled. Then try to match the size of that finger to one of the provided ear tip sizes. Was this article helpful?

Two sets of ear tips for AirPods Pro (2nd generation). Choose your size — extra small, small, medium or large. Made by Apple.

AirPods are not meant to fit deep in the ear and sit in the contours of the ear, so making sure they're not placed too far into the ear can also potentially help with discomfort. You don't want to put pressure on the tragus of the ear, and sometimes placing the AirPods too deep is the problem.