How to Change AirPod Pro Tips for the Perfect Fit

This article explains how to change the ear tips on AirPods Pro, including how to choose the best ones so that they feel better and don’t fall out.

How Do You Change AirPod Pro Tips?

The AirPods Pro earbuds feature active noise cancellation, so they use silicone tips to create a seal when you insert them into your ears. The soft silicone tips also help keep the AirPods Pro from falling out.

Apple includes three different sizes of ear tips when you buy AirPods Pro, and you can also purchase replacement tips in a variety of sizes and made from other materials like foam.

Here’s how to change your AirPods Pro tips if they’re damaged or the wrong size:

1. Hold one of the AirPods Pro in one hand, and grip the tip with your other hand
   

2. Pull gently to invert the tip.
   

3. Grip the base of the AirPod Pro tip, and pull until it clicks off.
   

4. Choose a new tip to install.
   

   AirPods Pro come with small, medium, and large tips. If your AirPods feel loose, use a bigger size. If they feel tight, choose a smaller size.

5. Examine the mounting surface of the AirPod and clean if necessary.
   

6. Line up the replacement tip with the mounting surface.
   

   Inverting the tip may make it easier to line up.

7. Push the replacement tip into the mounting surface until it clicks into place.
   

   The tip should click into place easily, so don’t force it. If it doesn’t install easily, make sure it’s aligned properly.

8. Push the edges of the tip if you inverted it during installation.
   

9. Repeat this process with the other AirPod Pro.
   

How to Choose the Right AirPod Pro Tip Size

The easiest way to choose the right tips for your AirPods Pro is to use the ones that feel the best. If the tips fit well, they should be comfortable, and the AirPods Pro shouldn’t fall out easily. If that isn’t good enough, Apple also provides an option to let your iPhone help you choose the right tips.

Here’s how to use your iPhone to choose AirPods Pro tip size:

1. Place your AirPods Pro into your ears using the most comfortable tips.
   

2. Open Settings on your iPhone.
   

3. Tap Bluetooth.
   

4. Tap the i next to your AirPods Pro in the list of Bluetooth devices.
   

5. Tap Ear Fit Tip Test.
   

6. Tap Continue.
   

7. Tap Play.
   

8. Wait for the test to complete.
   

9. You'll see a Good Seal message if the tips are the correct size. If they aren't the right size, you'll see an Adjust or Try a Different Ear Tip message. In that case, try different tips and rerun the test.
   

How Do I Stop My AirPods Pro From Falling Out?

The easiest way to stop AirPods Pro from falling out is to use the correct tip size. Apple includes three tip sizes, and you can also buy a variety of replacement tips from other sources. If your AirPods Pro earbuds fall out with ease, the first thing you should do is replace them with a larger size. If they still feel loose, check these other potential issues:

• Make sure the right and left AirPods are inserted in the correct ears.
• The stem of each AirPod should be pointing down, not up.
• Try twisting each AirPod as you insert it.
• Install silicone ear hooks.

How to Keep AirPods Pro From Falling Out With Silicone Ear Hooks

AirPods Pro stay in most of the time if you select the correct ear tips, but they can still fall out. If you’re still experiencing issues after trying each fix in the previous section, then silicone ear hooks may help. These accessories slip over your AirPods Pro and include a soft silicone hook that can help the AirPods stay in place.

Here’s how to install AirPods Pro silicone ear hooks:

1. Remove the tips from your AirPods Pro as described above.
   

2. Line up the holes in the ear hook with the black mesh grills on the AirPod.
   

3. Slide the ear hook onto your AirPod Pro.
   

4. Reinstall the tip.
   

5. Repeat this process with the other AirPod Pro, and check to make sure they fit in your ears.
   

   When using silicone ear hooks, it can be helpful to twist the left AirPod counterclockwise and the right AirPod clockwise as you place them into your ears. Ensure the soft silicone hook tucks snugly into your ear for the best results. If it feels uncomfortable, you may have installed them wrong.