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Your AirPods can be your best friend, small enough to stay in your pocket or bag until you need them. But if you like to work out with your AirPods, pushing your slippery earbuds back into your ear can become a particularly intense workout. I've found three products to help with this problem -- a few dollars spent can revitalize your AirPods experience.
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Unfortunately, some people's ear anatomy simply isn't compatible with certain earbuds, and the best option may be purchasing from another brand. But if you're determined to make your AirPods stay in your ear, try these tips first.
1. Detachable ear hooks
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If you like to run or weightlift, the impact of your feet hitting the ground or the explosiveness of specific compound movements can shift your AirPods in your ears. Earbuds with ear hooks, like the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, provide the in-ear stability to keep them in your ear for your entire workout.
If you don't want to buy another pair of earbuds, you can purchase detachable ear hooks to attach to your AirPods. I tried the Icarerspace hooks from Amazon. You get two pairs of hooks for $16, and this product has 4/5 stars out of 1,591 reviews.
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These ear hooks are compatible with AirPods Pro and all base model AirPods. I tested them on my AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. The ear hooks clip onto the AirPods' stem, and then you can rock and roll.
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