4 Common Issues With Nothing Ear (1) And How to Fix Them

Quick Tips

• The Nothing Ear (1) is a solid pair of wireless earbuds but it has its own set of issues.
• If you have connectivity issues, try unpairing the earbuds and pairing them again.
• For problems related to charging, use a different USB cable.

1. Connectivity Issues

One of the most common concerns of Nothing Ear (1) owners is frequent connectivity issues. Be it either the left or right earbud dropping the connection or the earbuds not connecting to any device.

If you’re also facing similar issues with your Nothing Ear (1), here’s a list of the three fixes you can employ to fix them:

Fix 1: Make Sure the Earbuds Are Near the Connected Device

Although they’re a great pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Nothing Ear (1) doesn’t offer the best-in-class Bluetooth range. They go out of range quite often if you move away from your device or they are obstructed.

To get over this issue, ensure that you are as near to the source as possible and that your Nothing Ear (1) is in direct line of sight with the device you are connected to.

Fix 2: Unpair and Reconnect Nothing Ear (1)

If the first method didn’t work for you or only one side of the earbuds is working, you can try unpairing the Nothing Ear (1) from your smartphone and reconnecting them.

Step 1: Open the ear (1) companion app.

Step 2: Tap on the three-dot menu at the top-right corner and select Forget This Device. Tap on Forget to confirm.

Step 3: Now, reconnect the earbuds to your smartphone by using the pairing button on the Nothing Ear (1) case and check if the problem is resolved.

2. Audio Latency-Related Issues

Although not prominent, some users have reported that their Nothing Ear (1) delivers laggy or slightly delayed sounds when watching a YouTube video or playing games. If you are also facing a similar issue, the below two fixes can help.

Turn on the Low Latency Mode

The first and easiest way to fix audio latency-related issues on your Nothing Ear (1) is to turn ON the low latency mode. It helps optimize sound and video synchronization for a better listening experience when playing games or watching videos.

Step 1: Open the earbuds case and connect the buds to your smartphone.

Step 2: Head to the ear (1) companion app. Tap on the three-dot menu at the top-right corner and navigate to Latency Mode. Enable the Low Latency Mode.

3. Battery Drain Issues

Although some users have complained about battery drain issues with Nothing Ear (1), we didn’t experience it with our unit. However, if your unit is misbehaving, apply the below fixes to preserve the battery of your earbuds.

Fix 1: Try Turning Off ANC or Transparency Mode Whenever Possible

Like any other earbuds or headphones with ANC and transparent mode, it is recommended that you turn off these features whenever possible. This is because they eat through a significantly large chunk of your battery.

You can easily switch between different isolation modes or turn them off entirely by long tapping either side of your earbuds.

Fix 2: Turn Off In-Ear Detection

In-ear detection is another useful yet power-hungry feature behind your earbud’s battery drain issue. However, you can easily fix this issue by turning off this feature, as shown in the steps below:

Step 1: Open the earbuds case and connect the buds to your smartphone.

Step 2: Head to the ear (1) companion app. Tap on the three-dot menu at the top-right corner and toggle off In-Ear Detection.

4. Nothing Ear (1) Case or Earbuds Not Charging

Here’s what you can do if your Nothing Ear (1) case or earbuds do not charge:

Fix 1: Try a Different USB Type-C Cable

If your Nothing Ear (1) case isn’t charging, you should first check the USB-C cable you use to charge the case. Look for possible signs of degradation or wear and tear to check if the cable is functional.

However, it’s always possible that the cables could have internal damage invisible to the naked eye. Hence, we suggest swapping your current USB-C cable with a new one to see if it resolves the issue.

Fix 2: Clean the USB-C Charging Port and the Earbud Contact Points

The USB-C charging port on the case and the contact points on the earbuds are exposed to the outside environment. Due to this constant exposure, dust, dirt, lint, ear wax, and other particles accumulate in the charging port/contact — causing malfunctions.

Therefore, we recommend regularly cleaning them with a cotton swab or microfiber cloth. It ensures they are free from debris obstructing the earbuds from charging.

It’s also a good habit to keep the firmware of the Nothing Ear (1) updated at all times to avoid any bugs or issues.