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Update:    tl;dr: I've been having good luck with the following procedure - Enable phone free mode --> put in case (don't know if that's necessary, but seems like a good idea) --> remove from case one at a time (reduce the risk of phantom sounds due to the sounds being almost, but not quite, in sync...at least in my head) --> wait 15-30 minutes-ish for bluetooth connection to drop (I think) --> stick them in ears.   NOTE:  If I put them in my ears while they are clicking, my brain seems to want to invent the sounds even if they stop.  It's like my brain is asking "wait, is the sound still there?  Maybe?  Maybe that's the sound?  Probably...I'll just go ahead and make a sound."   I've noticed that either my left ear is more sensitive to high pitched soundes, or I perceive them more in my left ear.  Of note, I almost always use my left ear for phone calls.  I think the clicking sounds happen with the right sleepbuds, but I perceive it more in the left.   I think the really noticable clicking/hissing sounds are related to bluetooth.  Some background hiss seems to still be there if bluetooth is "off," but its steady and doesn't bother me.   If you remove the sleepbuds in phone-free mode, you have a period of time during which you can disable phone-free mode in the app.  The sleepbuds appear to be using bluetooth during that time.  The clicking and hissing noise is prominent.   However, if you wait, the sleepbuds stop checking with the phone via bluetooth.  After that time, the hissing and clicking seems to go away.  Also, after that time period, you need to insert them back into the case if you want to control the sleepbuds with the phone (i.e. to disable phone-free mode).  Unfortunately, I'm not really how long one needs to wait (you'd think, by this point, I would have timed it, but nope :-)).  I usually take them out of the case 15-30 minutes before I insert them into my ears.   Final note: I've been storing my sleepbuds with a bag of dessicant because it seems like a good idea.  I've got no idea if it actually helps, but I had the dessicant and it seems logical to keep it dry.  Yuk alert: I also notice that my ears produce way, way more oil (and presumably sweat) than my wifes. @Tony_A  If the above is true, could a workaround potentially be the following?:  When in phone-free mode, then drop the bluetooth connection after a couple minutes of being removed from the case.  Maybe include a count-down timer and other help in the app?  Not perfect, I know. This is definately a unique and difficult problem!  A sub-population of users that can hear the electronic switching noises + what the brain does and what we notice when we drift off to sleep + battery needing to last well beyond the night + be able to stay in the ear + be able to sleep on ones side. ... View more

Exact same symptoms. I'm on my 3rd/4th pair. Always more noticable in the left ear, but I'm not sure if that's the sreepbud or my ear. I'm currently experimenting with using them in phone free mode while leaving them out of the case for awhile before using them. As you know, you are not alone :-). ... View more

My fix so far (which seems to be working well) is to make round PTFE adhesive stickers and attach them to each Bose sreepbud. I used PTFE adhesive tape marketed as a replacement for computer mouse feet (PTFE mouse tape, about 0.002in thick) I then used a hollow 8mm punch (going to try a 3/8 in punch next) to cut out the circles. Voila! Seems to work well! It is a bit difficult to peal the tiny disk off after punching it. I tried stacking a few layers, punching, and then pealing. I also tried sticking it to a left over band aid adhesive paper cover, punching, and then pealing. It might be better to buy PTFE tape with a removable backing at the start! I'm not sure how long the adhesive will last. I think the oils from the ear will eventually mess with the silicone adhesive used, but we'll see.   Update 2019-02-05-16:35:06-UTC - 3/8 in punch is too big (it actually creates a 10mm disc, not 9.5mm, so I'm returning it).  I'm going to try a 9mm inside taper hollow punch next.  I'm hoping the inside taper helps fillet the edges of the ptfe disk a bit.  I'll report back. ... View more

@ph0re  Hiya!  In case you were replying to me....   Goto Amazon and search for "Acuzone Ear Vaccaria Seed (100pcs per box) by K.S. Choi Corp". They are little squares of soft tape with a seed in the middle.  Throw out the seed, trim square to size, wipe back of sleepbud with a bit of alcohol to get the oils off, and stick it on.   I went with the "whatever works right now" approach :-).  I put "try ptfe tape" somewhere on my todo list, but my current solution seems to be "good enough" for me.   Cheers!     ... View more

Just adding my stop-gap solution: I've been removing the seeds and trimming these small squares of soft tape to fit on the back of the sleepbuds.  They last 1-2 weeks before they fall off.  It's not perfect, but works for now. ... View more