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If your iPhone earpiece is very quiet during phone calls, there could be several reasons for this. The solution to the problem may be simpler than you think.
iPhone Earpiece Is Too Quiet: Possible Causes and Solutions
If your iPhone is very quiet, making calls becomes unnecessarily straining. Sometimes the solution is as simple as the problem itself. So start by trying the following:
- Perhaps you accidentally turned down the volume. So, press the volume-up button on your iPhone during the call.
- As is often the case with technology, it’s not always possible to pinpoint the exact cause of a problem. Sometimes a simple restart is all it takes, and your iPhone will work perfectly again.
- Check to see if dust or other debris has accumulated in your iPhone’s speakers. This can happen, for example, if you often carry the device in your pants pocket. To clean the speaker, it’s best to use a cleaning kit. Be careful not to damage your smartphone’s ports while doing so.
- An alternative cleaning method uses adhesive tape. Take a piece of lightly adhesive Scotch tape, roll it with the sticky side facing out, and gently dab it on the earpiece. This removes fine debris without damaging the membrane.
- If a screen protector is not applied precisely, the volume through the earpiece may be affected. A case can also interfere if it doesn’t fit properly and covers the earpiece. If either of these issues is present, remove the case or screen protector, and the problem should be resolved.
- If you’re using Bluetooth or wired headphones, this could also be the cause. First, test whether the problem occurs only with headphones. Some accessories aren’t fully compatible and can cause audio output issues.
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check if a new update is available. Apple regularly fixes bugs that may also affect audio output.
Troubleshooting Network Issues and Malfunctions
The iPhone itself isn’t always to blame for low volume during calls. However, there may actually be a malfunction.
- If the sound during calls isn’t consistently low and doesn’t improve when you switch to speakerphone, there may be network issues. In that case, the volume and sound quality will fluctuate during the call.
- Another possible solution is the “Late Night” equalizer setting. To use it, open the Music app > Settings > Music > EQ > and then select “Late Night.” This setting compresses the dynamic range and boosts quiet sounds. This can also have a positive effect on system sounds and the earpiece.
- If your iPhone has lost signal or is experiencing general network issues, it may help to put it in Airplane Mode for a short time.
- You can easily check whether there is a defect in the earpiece . Record a short voice memo using the Voice Memos app. Then play back the message through the earpiece. If you can understand everything at a normal volume, network issues were likely the cause of the low volume during calls.
- If you have to strain to hear the memo, a defect in the earpiece is more likely the cause of the low volume. In that case, your iPhone needs to be sent in for repair. In the meantime, you can use a headset for phone calls so you can hear the person you’re talking to clearly again.
