Series 7 misaligned Microphone (microphone hole)

[sasparilla1]

Hello,

I noticed sometimes Siri doesnt understand me. I Looked in the microphone hole and it looks like the microphone is misaligned inside.

Is This a manufacturing defect???

Or is this normal.

Thanks for your Input!

 

[chabig]

I suspect that the construction of the watch makes it impossible for any misalignment to occur. But if you are concerned, let an Apple genius look at it.

 

[sasparilla1]

thats what i thought too but My series 4 doesnt have it.

I think its a manufacturing defect.

Unfortunately i dont have a apple store near me.

 

[chabig]

Dirt or foreign object in the hole is more likely than a manufacturing defect. Here's mine, for comparison.

 

[sasparilla1]

thanks for the picture. Unfortunately i cannot see in yours Has it too. I think maybe its a water seal thats Not Fitted correctly.

 

[chabig]

That could be right. Only Apple will be able to tell. Even though you’re not near an Apple Store, you can talk to them on the phone or via chat.

 

[sasparilla1]

its definetely not dirt

 

[BriceApp]

My series 7 looks the same. I noticed it too when I first got it. I have not had any issues with Siri or phone calls thus far though.

 

[sasparilla1]

Interesting… so no defect at all?

 

[sasparilla1]

wonder if it will impair water resistance

 

[BriceApp]

wonder if it will impair water resistance

Interesting… so no defect at all?

Considering most Apple products are flawless, it would appear to be incorrectly built.

As far as water, I have not tried soaking it with water yet.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I just checked my Series 7 and it looks normal.

 

[daviedave]

Mine also has this slight „misalignment“. Did anyone contact Apple Support about this?

I would not worry about it - everything works just fine on my apple watch and i think it is within the manufacturing tolerances.

 

[sasparilla1]

as far as i could find out is that many, maybe all series 7 have this so i think its normal

 

[iKnackwurst]

Hello,

I noticed sometimes Siri doesnt understand me. I Looked in the microphone hole and it looks like the microphone is misaligned inside.

Is This a manufacturing defect???

Or is this normal.

Thanks for your Input!
View attachment 1877888

My series 7 looks similar. It seems to be quite common.

 

[mar12]

I noticed this on my series 7 as well. Hasn’t seemed to impact Siri as far as I can tell though

 

[Username22]

Hi, I noticed the same on mine today. Did you guys have yours replaced? Or have you noticed any issues over time? Thanks