Water Eject for iPhone
Even though modern iPhones carry IP67 or IP68 water resistance ratings, that protection does not include the speaker grille — which is, by design, an opening in the phone's otherwise sealed body. Water that enters through the speaker mesh can muffle audio immediately, regardless of how water-resistant the rest of the phone is.
Fix My Speaker brings the same sound wave water ejection technology built into Apple Watch's Water Lock feature to any iPhone, running directly in Safari with no app installation needed.
Why Water Gets Into iPhone Speakers Despite IP Ratings
The IP water resistance rating on modern iPhones covers the sealed interior of the device — the battery, logic board, and camera sensors are protected by pressure-sealed gaskets. The speaker grille, however, is intentionally permeable. Sound cannot pass through a watertight seal, so the speaker mesh remains an open pathway.
This means an iPhone 15 Pro Max with IP68 certification can have water in its speaker after a brief rain shower — not because the IP rating failed, but because the speaker mesh is designed to allow airflow, and water follows the same path as air.
Which iPhone Models Does It Work With?
Fix My Speaker works with every iPhone model that can run Safari or any modern browser. This includes:
- iPhone 15 series (15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max)
- iPhone 14 series (14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max)
- iPhone 13 series (13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max)
- iPhone 12 series and earlier down to iPhone SE models
- All iPad models with built-in speakers
iPhone-Specific Water Eject Instructions
- Open Safari on your iPhone and go to fix-my-speaker.org. Allow audio playback if prompted.
- Use the physical volume buttons to set volume to maximum before starting.
- Hold your iPhone with the speaker grille (bottom of the phone) facing downward.
- Select Sound Wave mode and press Start. Keep the phone speaker-down throughout.
- Run Vibration mode as a second pass once the first cycle completes.
- Repeat 2–3 times and test with music or a Siri response afterward.
Do Not Use Apple's Water Eject Shortcut?
Some users ask about iOS Shortcuts automations for water ejection. While these exist, they typically play a single fixed frequency through the speaker — effective but less comprehensive than Fix My Speaker's multi-frequency sweep approach. For quick everyday use either method works; for significant water exposure, the broader frequency coverage of Fix My Speaker's two-mode approach tends to produce more complete water removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. When you run Fix My Speaker in speakerphone mode or with the ear speaker active, the frequencies play through that speaker. For ear speaker cleaning, switch your phone to the call speaker mode before running the tool.
Fix My Speaker cleans the speaker grille, not the charging port. For charging port moisture, follow Apple's guidance: gently tap the phone with the port facing down, then air dry for at least 30 minutes before attempting to charge.
No. Running audio through the speaker is a normal function of the iPhone. Fix My Speaker generates audio frequencies — nothing more — which cannot affect the physical seals that create the IP rating.
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