Ever since Apple’s release of its flagship headphones, AirPods,in 2016, Apple user’s listening experience has achieved a whole new level of sound and style. Arguably, AriPods changed the game for Bluetooth earbuds – offering one of the more worry-free wireless audio experiences out there by easily connecting and disconnecting from iPhones, iPads, and Macs with little fussiness. you’re able to credit this to excellent hardware engineering, but it’s also a real testament to the power of Apple’s ecosystem. The devices the company makes just work better together… Except when they don’t.
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Bluetooth, which AirPods still uses underneath all the proprietary chips and novel software features, is finicky, and seamless connections can sometimes break. If you know what to look for, troubleshooting them isn’t difficult, though. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix your AirPods if they keep getting disconnected.
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Why do my AirPods keep disconnecting?
AirPods, like many other tech devices, sometimes face disconnection issues. These issues can stem from interference or incorrect device settings. Also, the underlying Bluetooth technology could be sensitive to physical barriers, distance, and other wireless signals, possibly leading to your connectivity problems. If the troubleshooting steps described in our guide fail, a software update may be needed, or your AirPods might require repair or replacement. Despite any connection challenges you may be experiencing, AirPods are generally known for their reliable and hassle-free audio experience.
Apple’s wireless headphones, whether they’re third-generationAirPods, second-generationAirPods Pro, or theAirPods Max, use the Bluetooth standard to connect to every device. The first AirPods used Bluetooth 4.0, and Apple has continuously adopted newer versions of Bluetooth as it’s rolled out further generations of earbuds and over-ear headphones.
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Signals include – but aren’t limited to – draining battery life, a desire for better features, and wanting to ditch Lightning cables.
But Bluetooth is just the beginning of it, and really matters the most when you areconnecting to non-Apple devices.
All AirPods also include a custom chip that supports new features built on top of what Bluetooth offers. With the W1 chip in the first AirPods, there was better battery life management and seamless switching between Apple devices. With the H1 and H2 in the AirPods Max and the AirPods Pro, it includes features likespatial audio, active noise-cancellation (ANC), in-ear detection, and more. The “magic” quality that AirPods have is because of the proprietary hardware and software Apple built into its headphones, and you’re able to only take advantage when connecting to other Apple devices.
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How to fix AirPods that keep disconnecting
Follow these simple steps to fix non-cooperative AirPods
The beauty of that proprietary technology is it feels like it’ll always work, but when your AirPods don’t connect, there are a few simple steps you’re able to take to figure out what’s wrong and how to go about setting it right. You’re going to want to move from the simplest possible solution, to the most involved.
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Check for interference
Despite improvements, Bluetooth will always have to deal with the reality of blasting radio waves through the air. They simply don’t play nice with solid surfaces or water getting in the way, and they get weaker the further away you get from your phone. If your AirPods have disconnected, ensure there are no thick walls separating you and whatever device you’re playing audio from and move closer.
Adjust settings
How to reconnect AirPods
Getting your AirPods connected to your tablet, smartphone, or computer again will look a bit like setting them up for the first time.
If that doesn’t work, you’re going to have to reset your AirPods and start fresh.
How to reset AirPods
Resetting your AirPods isn’t radically different from attempting to reconnect them, but it does require more fiddling in menus.
For AirPods Max, the reset process is even simpler.
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What should I do if reconnecting or resetting my AirPods doesn’t work?
If none of the above instructions work, there’s a good chance that your AirPods either have no charge or the device you’re trying to connect to needs a software update.
To do this:
From that page you can install the latest update and enable automatic updates so you don’t have to worry about doing this in the future.
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If you think your AirPods' battery might be depleted, first check to see if your earbuds have been damaged or are currently wet. Do not put your AirPods back in their case or charge them if they’re wet. If charging your AirPods doesn’tt get the status light at the front of your AirPods case to turn on, you should consider contactingApple Supportfor a replacement or repair.
