How to fix common AirPods not-working problems and how to connect them.

Apple AirPods are now only at every Apple user’s tip. Whether he has any iPhone variant, he remembers to buy AirPods. The only reason behind this is AirPod’s immersive connectivity and the response it gives that no one else is giving. I agree that they are more expensive than usual wireless pods. Still, it would be best if you remembered that when Apple introduced its AirPods first release, there was no expectation that we could have some responsive pods.

Apple first introduced the iPhone 7 series at a special event. Compared to today’s other options, AirPods might lose their strength in terms of battery life, pricing, and a few other features. But the only thing people love about it is its connectivity, noise cancellation feature, and great ecosystem. However, AirPods have upgraded significantly compared to earlier models but have yet to be working properly over the last few months. So, here we sum up all the problems along with their solutions.

How to Fix the Most Common AirPod Problems and Connect Them

Apple’s official support shows that the awkward AirPods behavior tenses numerous people. Some have connectivity problems, some have volume-related problems, and so on. See, this is not a developer-end issue. If there is some deviation from the developer’s side, they will surely acknowledge that and fix it. As we read the different queries, we found people are making a few common mistakes that result in such issues. So, before going to any specific problem, let’s check out some common fixes so they can fix your issue.

Ensure that the AirPods are fully charged.

This is a common-sense understanding, but still, many people make the mistake of not fully charging their large AirPods. Following this, the AirPods lose their battery percentage gradually, and after some time, they seem dead. And the user thinks that his AirPod is not working. So, coming to the foremost fix, always fully charge your AirPods.

Check the volume of the AirPods; ensure that they are at an audible level.

Similar to the previous fix, this is also a common-understanding solution. Even if your AirPods are fully charged and you still don’t get sound from them, the volume may be low. For that, you are thinking that your AirPods are not working. The second thing you should check is your AirPod’s volume level, and if it is low, then set it to an audible level.

Clean your AirPods to remove dirt.

Even if you charge the charging case for a decent period, that is recommended for full charging. But if your AirPod charging end has some dirt, it will charge poorly. And you think that the AirPods are optimally charged? So, to ensure that we recommend you clean your AirPods and the charging case wisely.

Make sure that your AirPods are connected to the correct device.

I know this is a stupid reason, but we often observe people doing this. Certainly, people enable the Bluetooth of another device and connect it to that, or sometimes AirPods automatically connect with the closest paired device. Meanwhile, AirPods are connected to other devices, and users think their AirPods have stopped working. For this thing, make sure your AirPods are connected to the correct device.

Check your hardware for damage.

Even after configuring the different possibilities of AirPods not working, this reason is the major one. Because if there is some hardware damage to the AirPods, we can’t do anything except take them to Apple’s service center. So, ensure that your AirPods have no hardware damage. If any exist, then seek the assistance of an Apple service center.

Restart your device.

After going through the above common understanding solution, if you are still getting the same issue, then your device cannot tune in with AirPods, which restricts it from working. It happened when there were some mistakes in the connectivity issue because the device malfunctioned. For that, you can resume working by restarting the device. So, restart your device and enjoy the extreme sound of AirPods.

Disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth connection.

The next thing you should do is disconnect the present Bluetooth connection. This is because when you connect AirPods to your phone, some files get left between them, and that loose file restricts AirPods from working. For this, the only solution is to disconnect the Bluetooth connection and try to make a fresh one. This happens in the same way as in Bluetooth settings.

Try connecting AirPods to a different device.

The device with which you are connecting your AirPods may have some issues. For this, you can ensure your AirPods are working by connecting them to another device. After doing this, you will be sure whether your phone has a problem or the AirPods have some issues. If the AirPods have some issues, take them to Apple’s service center. If the device has an issue, it can be fixed by updating the firmware or other things we will explain below.

Reset your AirPods to their factory settings.

The next best thing you should do is reset your AirPods to their default settings. See, after doing the different solutions, we said to set up a fresh Bluetooth connection. And after doing that, you still get the AirPods not working problem. Then resetting the AirPods is the best possible solution. As this will make things easier for new AirPods, we assume this will resume the AirPods working. I need to learn how to reset them to factory settings; follow the instructions below.

• You need to place both AirPods in the charging case.
• Open its lid and find the setup button on its back.
• Press and hold the setup button for 15 seconds.
• Following this, the status light will change from amber to white.
• Lastly, close the lid, and your AirPods have now fully reset.

Update the AirPods firmware and device software.

Another thing we found to be the reason for AirPods not working is outdated AirPods firmware and device software. Because of outdated software, neither your AirPods nor your phone setup communicate with AirPods. So, you need to update your device first; that can be done through Settings >> About Phone >> Software Update >> Follow on-screen instructions >> Restart your device. On the other hand, to manually update the AirPods firmware, you need to follow these steps.

Note: Airpods get automatically updated to the latest version, which you can check through settings >> Bluetooth >> AirPods >> More Info >> Update Version.

• Put your AirPods in the case.
• Then connect them to a power source.
• Next, take the AirPods case and iPhone physically close.
• That’s all; AirPods will update to the latest version.

Furthermore, these are the common fixes you can try for whatever problem you face with AirPods. But what can you do if there is a specific problem with the pods? We have seen some users reporting to Apple Support with their dedicated problems. These problems are one AirPod not working, connectivity issues, one AirPod being louder than others, and similar things. You can try the above-given fixes and solve the problems with all of this.

Conclusively, we agree that AirPods are high-tech gadgets that sometimes cause problems. For this, we have given the best solution ever. With this, you can solve any problem occurring at your end. In any case, after doing the above solution, if the issue persists, then raise a support request or take the AirPods to the service center. Apart from that, if anyone has a query about the same, then ask them below.

Frequently Asked Questions