Google will soon remind you to clean your Pixel Buds

When was the final time you cleaned your earphones? Ideally, you’re not leaving it lengthy sufficient to see a large quantity of crud build up (which is pretty unavoidable while you’re frequently shoving them into your ears), however in the event you occur to personal a pair of Google Pixel Buds or Pixel Buds Pro then don’t fear — Google will quickly remind you. As reported by 9to5Google, the most recent model of the Pixel Buds app (model 1.0.555017123) features a new notification that may immediate customers to frequently clear and keep their earbuds.

The up to date app is at present rolling out by way of the Google Play Retailer, and in accordance to a couple 9to5Google readers, some customers are already beginning to see the cleansing notification. Inside the immediate, Google notes that holding Pixel Buds clear helps to keep up audio high quality and ensure the buds are charging accurately by stopping something from gunking up the charging pins or audio system. It’s fairly sound recommendation that may — and may — be utilized to any earbud model although, so in the event you’re having audio or charging points then be sure to give every little thing a wipe down earlier than assuming the issue is one thing extra nefarious.

The notifications ought to seem as soon as the Pixel Buds app has tracked you sporting the earbuds for round 120 hours, moderately than the machine truly detecting any bodily build-up that wants clearing. Tapping on the notification can even open Google’s existing guide that particulars accurately clear the Pixel Buds Professional buds and charging case. The video doesn’t present a specialised approach that’s particular to the Pixel Buds Professional — only a fast wipe down with a clear material — so you’ll be able to seemingly apply the identical steps to scrub most earphones from different producers.