If your AirPods get wet, its important to act quickly to prevent water damage. Here are some steps you can take to dry them out:
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Remove your AirPods from water immediately and get them away from the liquid. If your AirPods charging case is wet, place the charging case upside-down with the lid open to allow residual liquid to drip out.
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Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth, such as a microfiber cloth, to dry them off. Pat your wet AirPods down with the cloth. Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source to speed up the process, as the heat could cause more harm to your AirPods.
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Run the Water Eject shortcut on your iPhone to remove any water that may have entered the speaker ports. This tool is not an official Apple tool, but its highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web.
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Place your AirPods in a safe spot to dry. Depending on how wet they were, it might take a day or longer for them to fully dry out. Cases dry best when the lid is open and they are stored upside down. Before using your AirPods again or storing them away in their charging case, they must be completely dry. Putting wet AirPods into a charging case could cause further damage to the case itself.
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If your AirPods dont work after drying them off, try resetting them. If that doesnt work, contact Apple Support for further assistance.
Its important to note that AirPods are not waterproof, and sweat, water, and dust resistance can diminish over time. Follow the tips provided by Apple to avoid damage to your AirPods, such as not placing them under running water, not swimming with or otherwise submerging them, and avoiding exposing them to high-velocity water.
