An unknown number of Apple Watch Series 10 users are finding that the speaker volume is far too low, sometimes after months of it sounding fine.

Apple Watch Series 10 users are complaining of speaker issues Multiple users say the audio is quiet or muffled It affects both phone call and music volume, but doesn't seem to have an obvious cause Are you affected by this issue?

If the audio playing through your Apple Watch Series 10's speaker becomes harder to hear after repeated use, you are not alone. There are

In various forums, users are reporting difficulties with the Apple Watch sounder, which has actually become louder. Calls can hardly be understood anymore.

Some Apple Watch Series 10 units appear to have a defective speaker, according to various reports on Reddit and Apple’s Support Community.

Apple Watch Series 10 users are experiencing muffled, low-volume speakers, making it hard to hear calls and music. Despite complaints, Apple is reportedly yet to address the issue.

That may not sound like much on the surface, but it actually powers a new feature that’s unique to the Series 10: the ability to play music and podcasts directly through the Apple Watch speaker. Older models still require you to connect a set of AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones like they always have.