How To Clean And Fix Apple Watch Microphone?

Apple Watch is one the best-selling smartwatches out there in the market. However, in the same manner as alternative smartwatches, the microphone of the Apple Watch can also become jammed by dirt or anything else. 

Nevertheless, if you are struggling with such problems and looking forward to cleaning the microphone of your Apple Watch, this article is written for you!

Here, you will explore all the techniques for cleaning and fixing your Apple Watch microphone.

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Where Is The Microphone On An Apple Watch?

Like most modern smartwatches, the Apple Watch also comes with the Microphone, and its position varies depending on the model you have.

For example, if you have Apple Watch Series 4 or later versions, you will find the Microphone on the right side of the device, under the digital crown.

If you have Apple Watch 3, you will find the Microphone on the rear side of the watch, and it will be below the Air Vent.

How To Clean & Fix Apple Watch Microphone?

The official Apple Website doesn’t provide any information on how to clean the watch microphone, but the forums like Reddit do have some information that can help you clean and fix Apple Watch Microphone.

I would recommend you to use this method only if you are confident that you can clean it. Otherwise, you can contact the Apple Customer Care center to clean the Microphone.

The first method to clean the Microphone is to use the toothbrush. Just damp the toothbrush in the warm water and brush it on the Microphone. Keep doing it until the dust gets clear from the Microphone.

I would not recommend using any soap, detergent, or anything, as the chemicals in these products can damage the product. So, just use warm water, and it will be enough.

The second method is to use the Toothpick to clear the Microphone. Just take the Toothpick and gently clear the dust and other materials from the Microphone. Don’t push the Toothpick into the Microphone as it can damage the Microphone.

You can use these two methods to clean and fix Apple Watch Microphone. These methods are effective for removing normal dust, but if you are unable to remove the material, you should contact the customer care center as they can help you fix the issue.

How To Clear Water Out Of Apple Watch After Swimming?

Apple Watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters, which means that it’s ideal for swimming and surfing. The watch also comes with an advanced “Water Lock” feature, which ensures that the water doesn’t damage your device.

When you go swimming, the watch automatically enables it, and once you are done with swimming, you will need to clear the water from the speakers to be able to use the watch again.

Once you are done swimming, start rotating the digital crown in either direction. The watch will detect this movement and starts playing the series of tones, which will eject the water out of the speaker.

Once the water is removed from the speaker, the watch will show the “Unlocked” message on the screen, which means that your watch is ready to be used.

Why My Mic Is Not Working On Apple Watch?

If your Apple Watch Mic is not working, it could be due to debris. Just clean the debris out of the Microphone and check again. If the problem still persists, try restarting your watch as it solves the problem in many cases.

If the problem is still there, it could be due to a hardware issue, and you can contact Apple Customer Support for further directions.

My Apple Watch Digital Crown Is Stuck – What To Do?

Just like Microphone, it’s possible that debris gets between the crown resulting is stuck. However, it’s a common issue, and you can easily fix it by following these steps. Here’s how you can do it.

• The first step is to turn off the device.
• You don’t need to remove the straps, but I would recommend you to remove the straps.
• Now put your Apple watch under warm water from the tap for few seconds. Don’t use any soap or any other chemical as warm water is enough for cleaning the digital crown.
• In the meantime, keep rotating and pressing the digital crown to remove the debris.
• Once it’s cleaned, use the non-abrasive and lint-free cloth to wipe the smartwatch and ensure that water is removed from the watch.
• That’s it.

How Far Can Apple Watch be from iPhone and Remain Connected?

The Apple Watch uses Bluetooth to connect with iPhone, and their maximum connectivity range can vary depending on the model of the Apple Watch you have.

Normally, the Apple watch can stay connected with the iPhone up to 70 meters, but again, there are many factors involved.

If you are interested, you can check my guide, where I have explained the Bluetooth and Cellular connection range for different Apple Watches.

Why Isn’t My Apple Watch Picking Up My Voice?

If your Apple Watch is not picking your Voice, it could be due to many reasons. Here are some of the potential reasons and the solutions which you can use to fix this issue.

• It could be due to a clogged Microphone, so clean the Microphone, and you are good to go.
• It could be due to a software glitch, so just restart your Apple Watch and check again.
• It could be due to a configuration issue. Go to Settings of your iPhone, go to Siri & Search and make sure that Listen from Hey Siri is enabled.

These are the 3 potential solutions that can fix this issue. If the problem still persists, you can contact customer support for further directions.

Conclusion

Although the authorized Apple website provides no assistance on cleaning and fixing the Apple Watch microphone,, here we have provided every recommended way that can help you to fix all the problems regarding your microphone.

However, follow these techniques only when you are doubtless about your capability to clean the microphone. Or else, you should definitely clean and fix your microphone by contacting the Customer Care Service Apple.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments. Also, visit WearToTrack for more useful guides.