Apple Watch Series 10 Users Report Low Speaker Volume Issues

Some Apple Watch Series 10 users are reporting a significant drop in speaker volume, making it difficult to hear during calls and media playback.

9 months ago

Potential Hardware Issue with Apple Watch Series 10 Speaker

*Summary:

Issue: Some users of the Apple Watch Series 10 are experiencing a significant reduction in speaker volume, even at maximum settings.
Symptoms: The issue affects various functions such as playing music, podcasts, and making phone calls. Users report the problem either developed gradually or was present from the start.
User Reports: Multiple threads on Apple Support Community and Reddit detail similar issues, with users expressing frustration over the low volume.
Examples:
- "I’m having the same problem with my Apple Watch 10. It is my 4th apple watch and I never had a volume problem with the others."
- "I have had an Apple Watch for YEARS and have had NO problems. Then I got a new Apple Watch Series 10 in November 2024 and by December the sound was so low you couldn’t hear it when it was on full volume."
Official Response: As of now, Apple has not officially acknowledged this hardware issue.
Next Steps: Users are encouraged to report their issues and stay updated for any official statements or solutions from Apple.