Having damaged Headphones due to improper care can be annoying.
Here are some tips on how to keep your Headphones in mint condition, and extend the life of your Headphones!
For Headband Headphones
WARNING! Liquid Ingression will damage or cause malfunction to the Headphones during charging. To prevent such damage, refer to this FAQ:
Protecting the Headphones from accidents or malfunction caused by water when charging.
Tip 1
To avoid cracking or peeling of the earpads due to long term contact with bodily fluids e.g. sweat, hair oil or other body oil, always clean them by wiping it with dry soft tools such as cotton swabs, balls, or pads. Avoid using any sharp or potentially damaging materials or tools.
Tip 2
If the Headphones is particularly dirty, soak a cloth in diluted mild detergent, then wring it before wiping the surface of the Headphones.
WARNING! Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol when cleaning the earpads.
Tip 3
Always store your headphones in a case or protective bag when not in use.
You can also view this video tutorial for how to care for your Headphones
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For Truly Wireless / In-Ear Headphones
You can view the video tutorial some tips to get you started or skip to the more detailed steps below.
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Notes:
- For maintenance tips on WF-1000XM4, please refer to this FAQ.
- For maintenance tips on other WF-** or WI-** Series, refer to this FAQ.
Tip 1
Always clean your headphones by wiping it with dry soft tools such as cotton swabs, balls, or pads to keep them in optimized condition after each usage. Avoid using any sharp or potentially damaging materials or tools.
Tip 2
If the Headphones is particularly dirty, soak a cloth in diluted mild detergent, then wring it before wiping the surface of the Headphones.
WARNING! Do not use solvents such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol when cleaning the earbuds.
Tip 3
Take care while plugging & unplugging from the Headphones Jack
- While unplugging the Headphones from the jack, make sure to grip the plug and gently pull the plug out from the device.
- Do not attempt to pull the plug without gripping, it will damage the device.
- Do not pull the wire to unplug Headphones.
Tip 4
Keep In-ear Headphones clean from dust earwax / water ingress
Clear the area after removing earbud , Ensure the hole is not blocked with earwax.
Additional pairs of earbuds are bundled with the product. Once earbuds get dirty or clogged with earwax - Replace the earbuds with new ones as shown in the image.
Tip 5
Preventing Liquid Ingression / Damage
WARNING! Liquid Ingression will damage or cause malfunction to the Headphones during charging. To prevent such damage, refer to this FAQ:
Protecting the Headphones from accidents or malfunction caused by water when charging.
Tip 6
Do not tangle the cable nor keep the In-Ear Headphones in tight Jeans / Pant's pockets or Bag.
Avoid letting the earphones dangle from your bag or pocket.
Tip 7
Getting the best fit from your earbuds
Refer to the following FAQ to help you find the best fit and best overall audio experience with your earbuds.
- For WF-1000XM5, WF-1000XM4, Linkbuds S (WF-LS900N), please refer to this FAQ
- For Linkbuds (WF-L900), please refer to this FAQ.
- For LinkBuds Open (WF-L910), please refer to this FAQ.
- For other models, please refer to this FAQ.
