However, you might face some problems every now and again—like your AirPods not connecting to your iPhone. Most of the AirPods connection issues are very easily fixed, and work on AirPods Pro as well. So if you’re stuck saying “my AirPods won’t connect to my iPhone”, here’s what to do. Before you read, please make sure your AirPods and Charging Case have enough battery to work.
1. Make sure iPhone’s Bluetooth is on
The first solution is pretty straightforward. If you find that your AirPods 1st Gen, AirPods 2nd Gen, or AirPods Pro are not connecting to your iPhone, just take a quick look at the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone. Go to Settings ⟶ Bluetooth and make sure that it’s turned on. (or open Control Center and make sure the Bluetooth logo is colored blue.)
2. Fix pairing issue
AirPods don’t have a physical button to turn them off, they just nest inside the case and sleep. Many times if you’re facing connection issues between your iPhone and AirPods, just put both AirPods inside the charging case and close the lid. Now, wait for 15 seconds and lift the case lid. Connect again. This may fix the problem you’re facing.
3. Turn Bluetooth off completely
If the above two solutions didn’t work for you, head over to Settings ⟶ Bluetooth and tap the Bluetooth toggle to turn it entirely off. (Do not use Control Center.) After a few seconds, turn Bluetooth on and try to pair your AirPods again. (Open the AirPods charging case lid. You will see your AirPods under MY DEVICES. Tap your AirPods.)
4. Restart your iPhone
As we’ve mentioned many times before on iGeeksBlog, restarting your device can fix a myriad of issues. Let’s see if this old trick can get the job done. But before you do, head over to Settings and completely turn off your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Now, turn off your phone, and after 45 seconds, turn it back on. Now switch on Bluetooth, open your AirPods’ case lid, and connect the AirPods. It should work; if not, head to the next solution.
5. Use the setup button to connect
None of the above solutions fix the problem? Well, we’ll step things up a bit now.
6. Update latest version of iOS
Software updates aren’t only to add new features; they also remove bugs and polish existing features. Being on the latest version ensures that you’re getting the best Apple has to offer at any given time. To make sure you’re on the latest version: Launch Settings on your iPhone ⟶ Tap General ⟶ Software Update. If you see a pending update, tap Download and Install.
7. Make sure you have the latest AirPods firmware
I used the words ‘make sure’ in the header and not ‘update your AirPods to latest firmware’ because you cannot. Apple does this automatically in the background, and you get no pop-up saying, ‘Hey, your AirPods are now running the latest version.’ The current firmware for AirPods 1st Gen is 6.8.8, 2nd Gen is 4A400.
8. Reset your AirPods
If none of the above solutions worked for you, there’s a high chance that you need to reset your AirPods and make them like new. Resetting will delete all the tap/touch customizations you’ve made. After reset it will be as if you’re setting up the AirPods for the first time. Also, if you face issues related to the connection between AirPods and Mac, try closing the case lid and reconnecting again. Or if this fails: On your Mac: Click the Bluetooth icon on the status bar ⟶ Open Bluetooth Preferences ⟶ Right-click on your AirPods name ⟶ Disconnect. Now hold the setup button on your AirPods case and pair it again. That’s all, folks! Wrapping up… Did any of these solutions work for you? Let us know in the comments below. Have any other Apple related questions? Ask away and we’ll do our best to answer! You would like to read:
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However, you might face some problems every now and again—like your AirPods not connecting to your iPhone. Most of the AirPods connection issues are very easily fixed, and work on AirPods Pro as well. So if you’re stuck saying “my AirPods won’t connect to my iPhone”, here’s what to do. Before you read, please make sure your AirPods and Charging Case have enough battery to work.
1. Make sure iPhone’s Bluetooth is on
The first solution is pretty straightforward. If you find that your AirPods 1st Gen, AirPods 2nd Gen, or AirPods Pro are not connecting to your iPhone, just take a quick look at the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone. Go to Settings ⟶ Bluetooth and make sure that it’s turned on. (or open Control Center and make sure the Bluetooth logo is colored blue.)
2. Fix pairing issue
AirPods don’t have a physical button to turn them off, they just nest inside the case and sleep. Many times if you’re facing connection issues between your iPhone and AirPods, just put both AirPods inside the charging case and close the lid. Now, wait for 15 seconds and lift the case lid. Connect again. This may fix the problem you’re facing.
3. Turn Bluetooth off completely
If the above two solutions didn’t work for you, head over to Settings ⟶ Bluetooth and tap the Bluetooth toggle to turn it entirely off. (Do not use Control Center.) After a few seconds, turn Bluetooth on and try to pair your AirPods again. (Open the AirPods charging case lid. You will see your AirPods under MY DEVICES. Tap your AirPods.)
4. Restart your iPhone
As we’ve mentioned many times before on iGeeksBlog, restarting your device can fix a myriad of issues. Let’s see if this old trick can get the job done. But before you do, head over to Settings and completely turn off your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Now, turn off your phone, and after 45 seconds, turn it back on. Now switch on Bluetooth, open your AirPods’ case lid, and connect the AirPods. It should work; if not, head to the next solution.
5. Use the setup button to connect
None of the above solutions fix the problem? Well, we’ll step things up a bit now.
6. Update latest version of iOS
Software updates aren’t only to add new features; they also remove bugs and polish existing features. Being on the latest version ensures that you’re getting the best Apple has to offer at any given time. To make sure you’re on the latest version: Launch Settings on your iPhone ⟶ Tap General ⟶ Software Update. If you see a pending update, tap Download and Install.
7. Make sure you have the latest AirPods firmware
I used the words ‘make sure’ in the header and not ‘update your AirPods to latest firmware’ because you cannot. Apple does this automatically in the background, and you get no pop-up saying, ‘Hey, your AirPods are now running the latest version.’ The current firmware for AirPods 1st Gen is 6.8.8, 2nd Gen is 4A400.
8. Reset your AirPods
If none of the above solutions worked for you, there’s a high chance that you need to reset your AirPods and make them like new. Resetting will delete all the tap/touch customizations you’ve made. After reset it will be as if you’re setting up the AirPods for the first time. Also, if you face issues related to the connection between AirPods and Mac, try closing the case lid and reconnecting again. Or if this fails: On your Mac: Click the Bluetooth icon on the status bar ⟶ Open Bluetooth Preferences ⟶ Right-click on your AirPods name ⟶ Disconnect. Now hold the setup button on your AirPods case and pair it again. That’s all, folks! Wrapping up… Did any of these solutions work for you? Let us know in the comments below. Have any other Apple related questions? Ask away and we’ll do our best to answer! You would like to read:
15 AirPods Tips and TricksHow to Pair Your AirPods Pro with Android PhoneHow to Keep Your AirPods and Charging Case CleanAirPods Keep Disconnecting from iPhone During Calls? Tips to Fix It
