Google’s Pixel Buds app will quickly remind you to wash your earbuds

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 once you’re repeatedly shoving them into your ears), however if you happen to occur to personal a pair of Google Pixel Buds or Pixel Buds Professional 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 can immediate customers to repeatedly clear and preserve their earbuds.

The up to date app is at the moment 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. Throughout the immediate, Google notes that preserving Pixel Buds clear helps to take care of audio high quality and ensure the buds are charging appropriately 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 if you happen to’re having audio or charging points then ensure you give every part 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, slightly than the gadget really detecting any bodily build-up that wants clearing. Tapping on the notification may also open Google’s current information that particulars the best way to appropriately 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 probably apply the identical steps to wash most earphones from different producers.