Are your airpods not working or connecting properly? Try resetting them with these easy steps.
With the rise in popularity of the Apple Airpods, there were bound to be issues that came along with them. Whether it’s connection issues or sound not transmitting properly, most of these problems can be resolved by a quick and simple reset. Follow these steps to quickly reset and resync your Airpods so that you can get back to doing what you want to do.
How do you reset your Apple Airpods?Resetting your Airpods
To reset your Apple Airpods, follow these steps: First, go to Settings on your Apple device, then navigate to Bluetooth Settings. Find your Airpods, click the information sign, and select ‘Forget This Device’. Next, put both Airpods into their charging case, ensure it has power, and with the case open, press and hold the small button on the back for 15 seconds until the light flashes white then amber. Close the lid, then open it and hold the case next to your Apple device to reconnect. A screen should pop up allowing you to connect. This process often resolves issues like dropping connections or sound transmission problems. If issues persist, try restarting your phone or toggling Bluetooth off and on, then manually selecting your Airpods.
- Go to the Settings on your Apple device
- Navigate to the Bluetooth Settings where it lists all of the connected devices.
- Find your Airpods on the list and click the information sign (circle with an ‘i’ in the middle) next to it.
- The next screen should display an option to ‘Forget This Device’ so go ahead and select that option.
- Put both of your Airpods into its charging case and make sure it has power.
- While the charging case is open, press and hold the small button on the back of the case for 15 seconds. The light on the case should flash white and then amber when it is completely done resetting.
- Close the lid on your Airpod case
- Open the lid and hold the case next to your Apple device to initiate a reconnection.
- Once your phone senses the airpods nearby, a screen should popup allowing you to connect to them.
After following these steps everything should be back to normal, and hopefully your problem has been solved. If you are still having issues you can try restarting your phone by holding down the power button. Oftentimes a quick restart can fix simple problems and get your device back to normal without too much hassle.
Another possible solution is to turn your phone’s Bluetooth off for about 10 seconds and then turn it back on. After you turn the Bluetooth back on, try manually selecting your Airpods from your devices then connecting to them. This should clear up any issues being caused by your wireless Bluetooth connection.
How do you check or adjust Airpods Ear Detection Settings?Ear Detection Settings
To check or adjust your Airpods' Automatic Ear Detection settings, go to Settings on your Apple device, then navigate to Bluetooth Settings. Find your Airpods on the list and click the information sign next to it. Scroll down to the ‘Automatic Ear Detection’ option and see if the switch is enabled. If your Airpods are not working correctly and this is enabled, try turning it off to see if that helps. Automatic Ear Detection is the technology that allows your Airpods to sense whether they are placed in your ear or not, and occasionally, a malfunctioning sensor can cause issues.
- Go to the Settings on your Apple device
- Navigate to the Bluetooth Settings where it lists all of the connected devices.
- Find your Airpods on the list and click the information sign (circle with an ‘i’ in the middle) next to it.
- Scroll down to where the ‘Automatic Ear Detection’ option is and see if the switch is enabled.
- If it’s currently enabled and your Airpods are not working correctly then try turning it off and see if that helps.
Hopefully one of the above suggestions will help and your Airpods revert back to working normally. If you’ve gone through these steps and they are still malfunctioning then you may want to consider returning them or getting new ones.