How do I clean my iPhone speaker?
Begin with the outside. Remove the case and check whether a screen protector or dirt covers the speaker or receiver opening. Apple recommends a small, clean, dry, soft-bristled brush if an opening needs cleaning. Work gently on the outside and follow the manufacturer's instructions; do not push material inside.
See Apple's sound and speaker troubleshooting guide. Packed dirt, sticky residue and damage need a different approach from a browser sound.
Check where the audio is playing
- Open Control Center and inspect the selected audio output. Disconnect AirPods, Bluetooth speakers or AirPlay if you want the built-in speaker.
- Check Silent mode and raise the media volume only to a comfortable level while playing a sample.
- Remove anything covering the speaker, then play a familiar voice recording.
Trying an iPhone water eject sound
If there are only small droplets near an otherwise working speaker, the tool above offers a short sweep. Hold the opening downward, try one cycle and listen again. The browser cannot select the call receiver separately from the loudspeaker or certify that the phone is dry.
Speakerclean is independent of Apple. This is not Apple's Water Lock feature and is not an official iPhone repair utility.
Receiver, stereo channels and bottom grilles
Not every opening along the bottom edge is a speaker. Left and right audio channels also do not necessarily map to separate physical iPhone speakers. A channel test checks the audio sent through the current output, not every internal component.
When sound is not the right approach
If the phone was submerged, is getting hot, shows a liquid alert or has persistent crackling, follow manufacturer guidance and seek service as needed. Do not use repeated loud cycles as a substitute for drying. Review Apple's liquid-alert instructions before charging.
For dirt, use the dust cleaning guide. For other causes, see why a phone speaker sounds muffled.