Airpods volume jumping when using digital crown

[thewusman]

AW Series 2, around 16 months old.

Recently noticed when making small adjustments to airpods volume during a workout using the crown that the volume "jumps" up and down - randomly, like with a mind of its own.

Making more deliberate and continuous crown rotations for volume seems fine.

Will try post a video to show this behaviour better.

Anyone else have this issue ?

For me could be 2 things:
- software bug
- bad crown after many ocean swims in salt water (around 60-80 open water events).

Always wash the watch in fresh water however, so leaning towards the former.

 

[waw74]

when rinsing, do you move the crown?
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522

4. Continuously turn and press the Digital Crown as water runs over the small gap between the crown and the housing.

 

[thewusman]

when rinsing, do you move the crown?
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522

I do indeed, and also use a toothbrush and soap to gently get the bristles in between the crown and casing.

Leaving salt water without rinsing makes it very dry/ sticky.
[doublepost=1518340815][/doublepost]Can confirm this is a software bug.

Playing music (airpods + watch) without workout active: no issue with airpods volume control.
Playing music from phone (airpods + phone) using watch to control volume: also, no issue.