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Why Are My AirPods Not Connecting?
Airpods from Apple are a quite simple yet amazing accessory that pairs easily with your Apple devices and connects automatically whenever in use. But there are certain times when these devices don’t connect and there are several reasons for the same that will be told in this article.
Amongst many reasons, it could be that your Airpods are out of range, out of battery, your system is not updated or it might just be because they are damaged.
All these things can be fixed if we follow the right steps.
1. Update your AirPods to the latest firmware version
If this is the first time, you’re using Airpods on your preferred device, make sure that you have the correct version of firmware installed on the AirPods. Updating your Airpods will make sure that they run on the same software system as your device, optimizing their performance.
To check whether your AirPods are updated or not with the latest firmware version, you may follow the following steps –
Open the Settings section and go to the General option and then the About option.
Now, pick your AirPods and check what version of firmware they’re using on the AirPods.
Check the latest version of the firmware on the official website of Apple if your AirPods firmware doesn’t match with the device software.
Presently, there is no way to update the firmware of your AirPods manually or without an iPhone device as they automatically get updated when you’re updating your system software while connecting the AirPods on the preferred device.
2. Restart your Device
If you’ve already reset your AirPods but the problem sticks around on the AirPods then there is a possibility that the audio source or device can be a cause of the problem. In that case, an instant Restart of your iOS Device is advisable to give a fresh reboot to the device and the AirPods without any errors or performance issues.
To restart your iPhone device, you should follow these steps –
Press and hold either the volume or the side button on your device until the Power-off slider appears on the screen.
Drag the slider and wait for 30 seconds so that your device can be shut down.
Now, again press and hold the Power button (the right-side button) to restart your device. Press the button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
3. Try resetting your Airpods
Resetting your AirPods is one of the most simple yet most efficient solutions which you can try. If you restart your AirPods, it will resolve all the software or firmware-related issues on the AirPods. The resetting feature clears all the data on AirPods where these problems may occur and removes all your previously paired devices on the AirPods.
Follow these steps to reset your AirPods –
Put your AirPods in their case and close the lid and just wait for nearly 30 seconds.
On your iPhone device, Go to settings and tap on the “Bluetooth” option. Then tap the More Info button and then click on the “forget this device” option and confirm it.
Open the AirPods case and Press and hold the setup button on the backside of the Airpods until the light flashes amber and then white color.
Now, again place your AirPods nearby your iPhone device and follow the instructions to reconnect them on your iPhone.
You should now be able to connect your Airpods to your iOS device easily.
Read more – How do I reset my AirPods?
4. Are your Airpods charged?
A low battery level of the AirPods can also be one of the reasons why your Airpods might not be connecting to your iOS device. To charge your Airpods you must put them in their case. Charging your AirPods assures that they’ll have enough battery runtime to work properly.
The Airpod case has multiple charges so you must keep your Airpods in the case when not in use. To charge your case, you must use a Qi-certified charging mat. Remember that the Airpod case is closed and is facing up.
When your AirPods are in the Charging Case, the Status Light will show how much your AirPods are charged. The Green color light on the Status Light means fully charged; the amber white light on the Status Light means less than a full charge.
If your AirPods have very low battery backup, then the status light starts blinking into red light. To avoid the red blinking issue, you can read this article – What Do the Lights on Airpods Mean?
5. How to know my Airpod’s battery level?
Another reason your Airpods might not be connected is the low battery level. Checking the battery level is simple. By following the steps given below, you may know it too.
Go to your iPhone’s notification center and then click on options.
Find the battery widget function.
The battery level of the device connected with your iPhone will be visible there. You can check the level of your Airpods at the same place.
This will help you find out how to know the battery level of your Airpods
Try troubleshooting your Airpods
There is another way of helping connect your Airpods and that is by troubleshooting them. To do that there are some simple steps that everyone can follow. They are mentioned below.
- Make sure Bluetooth is turned on your iOS device so that your Airpods can be connected
- Your Airpods must be charged for connection.
- Restart your iOS device. More often than not, restarting can help solve the problems.
How to pair my Airpods with my phone?
Confirming that you have the latest updated version of iOS on your phone and that your AirPods are fully charged and have the latest updates, there won’t be any difficulty while pairing with the iOS device. Follow the below-given steps to know how to pair your Airpods.
On your device, go to the Settings menu then the Bluetooth option, and then turn on the Bluetooth option
Simply, open the charging case of the AirPods and then hold it nearby to your iPhone device.
When the setup animation pops up connect the device to your Airpods.
Click Accept to connect them. and then click on the Done option.
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How to unpair my Airpods from my phone’s Bluetooth?
To unpair your Airpods from your phone’s device, follow the below-given steps:-
Put your AirPods in their case and close the lid and just wait for nearly 30 seconds.
On your iPhone device, Go to settings and tap on the “Bluetooth” option. Then tap the More Info button and then click on the “forget this device” option and confirm it.
Open the AirPods case and Press and hold the setup button on the backside of the Airpods until the light flashes amber and then white color.
Connecting AirPods with your phone is not that hard if you know how to do it. Simple taps can help connect your Airpods but there are times when you cannot do that for which these steps were given.
