They often hang out in dirty places, accumulate dust and regularly go on ear expeditions. So, yes, Pixel Buds headphones do need to be cleaned sometimes, and now Google is going to remind you.
The Google Pixel Buds A and Pixel Buds Pro are relatively interesting headphones to which we gave marks of 8 and 7 out of 10 respectively. Unfortunately, like any object intended to be inserted into an orifice, in this case the ear canal, they better be clean. Google will therefore remind careless people who forget this basic hygiene rule that it’s time to clean their dirty headphones.
A hygiene measure, but not only
This is the discovery made by the editorial staff of 9to5Google in APK files of the Pixel Buds app version 1.0.555017123 rolled out on the Play Store. The notification would already begin to appear in some users. She reminds them of the need to clean their headphones. Here is the content of the messages: It’s time to clean your headphones ” Or ” Clean your headphones “.
You will agree, these injunctions have nothing sibylline. In order to make them better accepted and to convince even those who have only a moderate interest in hygiene, Google accompanies its message with a note explaining the benefits that this care brings to the headphones. It actually contributes to improve audio quality as well as charging “.
Indeed, such an allegation also appears on the “Clean your Google Pixel Buds” page. The Mountain View giant already explains that a ” regular cleaning ensures better audio quality, consistent charging and proper installation of automatic updates “.
The cleaning procedure common to the different Pixel Buds
Fortunately, for the clumsy of the rag who would be afraid of damaging their precious headphones, Google even describes and illustrates the appropriate procedure on video.
So be aware that proper cleaning concerns both the charging case and the earphones (and ideally, the ears). Absolutely do not use detergent, powder or other chemical agents. Also, this operation should not be performed when the headphones and case are charging.
These caveats made, the ideal for the holster is to use ” a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or even a cotton swab to clean the inside. If necessary, the lint-free cloth can be slightly dampened. The recommendations are more or less similar for headphones. Google advises to remove the tips in order to remove any impurities on the mesh part.
A method that may differ depending on the model of Google Pixel Buds
Since everything seemed too simple so far, know that according to Google, the cleaning method differs depending on your model of headphones. For the Pixel Buds A-Series, you have to restrict yourself to a lint-free cloth. You are, however, entitled to a adhesive sticker with the Buds Pro.
In addition, the firm recalls that the Google Pixel Buds (apart from the 2017 model) and Buds Pro benefit from sweat and water resistance on both the case and the headphones, like many headphones. athletes in particular. On the other hand, for the A-Series, only the headphones are resistant. Accordingly, the case of the former is more tolerant to moisture than that of the latter.
Finally, know that to determine the frequency of the cleaning of the headphones, Google simply takes into account the duration of use of the headphones: the notification is sent every 120 hours.
Sources: 9to5Google, Google
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