{"id":509320,"date":"2022-11-12T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/"},"modified":"2022-11-12T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T16:00:00","slug":"why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting? 8 Quick Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36ed7f0f008\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36ed7f0f008\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_Do_My_AirPods_Keep_Disconnecting_8_Quick_Fixes%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting? 8 Quick Fixes&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Why_Do_My_AirPods_Keep_Disconnecting\" >Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#How_to_Reconnect_Your_AirPods_in_Control_Center\" >How to Reconnect Your AirPods in Control Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Charge_Your_AirPods\" >Charge Your AirPods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Disable_Automatic_Switching_Between_Devices\" >Disable Automatic Switching Between Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Disable_Automatic_Ear_Detection\" >Disable Automatic Ear Detection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Restart_Your_iPhone_iPad_or_Mac\" >Restart Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Update_Your_iPhone_iPad_or_Mac\" >Update Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Pair_Your_AirPods_Again\" >Pair Your AirPods Again<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Contact_Apple_for_Further_Help\" >Contact Apple for Further Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-do-my-airpods-keep-disconnecting-8-quick-fixes\/#Further_Troubleshooting_Tips\" >Further Troubleshooting Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_Do_My_AirPods_Keep_Disconnecting_8_Quick_Fixes%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting? 8 Quick Fixes&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-846871\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AirPods-iPhone-Disconnecting.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man using AirPods and looking at his iPhone in surprise\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/stylish-formal-man-talks-surprise-on-1705974229\">Kateryna Onyshchuk\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To fix AirPods that keep disconnecting, charge them fully, then reconnect them. You can also disable automatic switching and ear detection under your device&#8217;s Bluetooth settings. Additionally, try restarting and updating your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If these fixes fail, unpair and re-pair your AirPods.<\/p>\n<p>Do your AirPods keep disconnecting from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? If so, there are several simple fixes you can try such as charging your AirPods to full battery or switching up some settings. We\u2019ll show you how to get your AirPods connected again.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_My_AirPods_Keep_Disconnecting\"><\/span>Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AirPods depend entirely on Bluetooth to make the perfect connection to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other Bluetooth devices you h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en to pair them with. And while wireless connectivity has come a long way, it isn\u2019t perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Various issues can happen during the pairing process. For example, if you\u2019re using your iPhone and a Mac simultaneously, the pairing process can become a bit complicated. Beyond pairing, other issues may cause your AirPods to disconnect, such as a low battery or software bugs.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at a few things you can try to get your AirPods working properly again if they won\u2019t stay connected to your other Apple devices for very long. These fixes may also work if one AirPod keeps disconnecting.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reconnect_Your_AirPods_in_Control_Center\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How to Reconnect Your AirPods in Control Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your AirPods keep disconnecting from your iPhone or other Apple device such as an iPad or Mac, connecting them again is relatively straightforward.<\/p>\n<p>On iPhone or iPad, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to reveal Control Center, then tap on the wireless audio icon in the Now Playing box (it looks like a triangle with some circles behind it).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846740\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/now_playing_box.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on the &quot;Wireless Audio&quot; option in Control Center\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You should see a list of available wireless audio devices, including Bluetooth speakers, AirPlay locations, and your AirPods (if all you see is the Now Playing screen, tap on the wireless audio icon next to the playback controls).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846742\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/now_playing_wireless.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on the &quot;Wireless Audio&quot; option in the Now Playing box\" width=\"650\" height=\"332\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From here, tap on your AirPods to route audio to them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846743\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/airpods_connect.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on your AirPods to connect to them\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using a Mac, click on Control Center at the top of your screen, then the wireless audio icon. You can then select your AirPods from the list of options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846941\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Mac-Control-Center-AirPods.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Sound options inside Control Center on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"358\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can click the Speaker icon and select your AirPods under Output.<\/p>\n<p>If your AirPods don\u2019t appear, try taking them out of your ear and putting them back in the case. Put the AirPods back into your ears and try again.<\/p>\n<p>This is a temporary \u201cfix\u201d for routing audio to your AirPods (as long as they\u2019re detected, within range, and have power), but it does little to address the reason they disconnected in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charge_Your_AirPods\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Charge Your AirPods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your AirPods suddenly disconnect and won\u2019t reappear, they may have run out of charge. We\u2019ve noticed issues with the original AirPods and the AirPods Pro, where a healthy battery percentage is reported one minute only to drop to 0% the next, likely due to a glitch with the way the remaining charge is reported.<\/p>\n<p>Putting your AirPods into their charging case and keeping it open should show you a summary of your total remaining battery. If your battery is low, allow your AirPods to charge fully, and then try connecting to see if that fixes your issue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846745\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/airpods_battery.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods remaining battery\" width=\"650\" height=\"337\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Poor battery life is a problem for AirPods that start showing their age.\u00a0Eventually, your AirPods will lose a significant percentage of their total charge and require more frequent charging.<\/p>\n<p>Apple runs a battery service program for AirPods that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/722297\/how-to-replace-your-airpods-battery\/\">costs around the same price as replacing the earbuds themselves. This is arguably one of the biggest problems with Apple\u2019s wireless earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>If your AirPods keep disconnecting with a full battery, you can try the additional fixes below.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Automatic_Switching_Between_Devices\"><\/span>Disable Automatic Switching Between Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple advertises that AirPods will automatically switch between devices based on what you\u2019re currently using. While this behavior is supposed to be intelligent, it doesn\u2019t always work in ways you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using your iPhone and Mac simultaneously, for example, your AirPods may randomly disconnect from one device and connect to another. Luckily, you can disable this behavior on a per-device basis.<\/p>\n<p>This means you don\u2019t have to turn it off entirely for all devices, but rather you can exclude devices (for example, switch between your iPhone and Mac, but not your iPad).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846739\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/connect_automatically.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods &quot;Connect&quot; notification on macOS 13\" width=\"650\" height=\"198\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On an iPhone or iPad, head to Settings &gt; Bluetooth and tap on the \u201ci\u201d button next to your AirPods. Under \u201cConnect to this iPhone\/iPad,\u201d choose \u201cWhen Last Connected to This iPhone\u201d to disable automatic switching.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846746\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/connect_to_this_iphone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disable automatic connecting to specific devices on a per-device basis\" width=\"650\" height=\"419\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On a Mac, you\u2019ll find the same option under System Settings &gt; Bluetooth by clicking the \u201ci\u201d next to your AirPods and changing \u201cAutomatically\u201d to \u201cWhen last connected to this Mac\u201d instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846960\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Bluetooth-Settings-Mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods settings inside Mac settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"575\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Automatic_Ear_Detection\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Disable Automatic Ear Detection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Automatic Ear Detection is another smart AirPods feature that can help save you battery life, especially if you\u2019re prone to leaving your AirPods outside of their case. The feature uses sensors on the AirPods themselves to detect when they\u2019re in your ears and then uses this information to do things like turn the AirPods on or off.<\/p>\n<p>Problems with the sensors can cause your AirPods to disconnect. However, you can disable automatic ear detection under your AirPods settings.<\/p>\n<p>On your iPhone or iPad, head to Settings &gt; Bluetooth and tap on the \u201ci\u201d button next to your AirPods, then disable the \u201cAutomatic Ear Detection\u201d toggle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846747\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/automatic_ear_detection.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disable &quot;Automatic Ear Detection&quot; on your AirPods\" width=\"650\" height=\"261\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find the same option on a Mac under System Settings &gt; Bluetooth &gt; AirPods Settings by clicking the \u201ci\u201d button next to your AirPods.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846965\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AirPods-Detection-Mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"AirPods automatic ear detection setting on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"571\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Automatic Ear Detection is an AirPods setting, so disabling it once will disable it everywhere.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_Your_iPhone_iPad_or_Mac\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Restart Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Restarting your iPhone, iPad, or Mac can fix all sorts of problems, so it\u2019s worth a try if you can\u2019t get your AirPods to maintain a connection (or connect at all).<\/p>\n<p>There are different instructions on how to restart an iPhone depending on which model you have, but the easiest way is to simply ask Siri to \u201crestart my iPhone\u201d and then confirm the request.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-842405\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/restart_iphone_with_siri.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Restart iPhone with Siri\" width=\"650\" height=\"456\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/841724\/how-to-restart-an-iphone\/\">use a combination of button presses to turn off your iPhone and then turn it on again. The same goes for iPad and Mac.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Your_iPhone_iPad_or_Mac\"><\/span>Update Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, Apple releases updates that include fixes for various connectivity issues. So you\u2019ll want to ensure your devices are updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.<\/p>\n<p>On <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/726835\/how-to-update-an-iphone\/\">iPhone or iPad, go to Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update. If an update is available, you\u2019ll see it listed and have the option to \u201cDownload and Install\u201d or \u201cInstall Now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On your Mac, go to System Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update. If an update is available, you\u2019ll see it listed here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846970\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Software-Update-Mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Software update screen on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"567\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can\u00a0try triggering an AirPods firmware update manually.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pair_Your_AirPods_Again\"><\/span>Pair Your AirPods Again<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may be worth trying to pair your AirPods again if things aren\u2019t working properly, especially if you can\u2019t connect at all.<\/p>\n<p>To do this on your iPhone or iPad, first \u201cForget\u201d your AirPods under Settings &gt; Bluetooth by tapping the \u201ci\u201d button next to your AirPods, then using the \u201cForget This Device\u201d option at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846748\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/forget_airpods.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Forget your AirPods under Bluetooth settings to pair them again\" width=\"650\" height=\"175\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, reconnect your AirPods by placing them in the case and holding them next to your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p>On your Mac, go to System Settings &gt; Bluetooth. Click the \u201ci\u201d next to your AirPods and select \u201cForget This Device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846989\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Unpair-AirPods.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Unpairing AirPods inside System Settings on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To pair your AirPods, place them in the charging case and open the lid. Go to System Settings &gt; Bluetooth. Then, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case. Select your AirPods from the My Devices list and click \u201cConnect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-846990\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Pair-AirPods-Mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Pairing AirPods on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"648\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you pair your AirPods, they pair with the Apple ID linked to that device. Any other devices that use the same Apple ID (Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and so on) will automatically pair, so you only need to do this once.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Apple_for_Further_Help\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Contact Apple for Further Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your AirPods keep disconnecting from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, there\u2019s a possibility that they\u2019re damaged or have a manufacturing defect.<\/p>\n<p>If this is the case, it\u2019s typically best to replace your AirPods (either with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/799975\/airpods-pro-problems-apple-might-replace-them-for-free\/\">an AirPods warranty claim\u00a0or by purchasing a new pair).<\/p>\n<p>You can see your warranty status under Settings &gt; Bluetooth by tapping the \u201ci\u201d button next to your AirPods. Even if your warranty has expired, it might be worth taking your AirPods to an Apple Store to see if they can help you diagnose the problem.\u00a0Head to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/support\">Apple Support<\/a> to start the process.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Troubleshooting_Tips\"><\/span>Further Troubleshooting Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are only so many <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/469890\/how-to-troubleshoot-common-problems-with-apple-airpods\/\">fixes to try when your AirPods keep disconnecting from your iPhone or other Apple device. Additional issues you may experience include AirPods not switching automatically between devices, unwanted behavior like notifications being read out loud, or a single AirPod refusing to work at all. 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