Most of the time, your AirPods will connect seamlessly to your iPhone, providing you with tunes and podcast episodes when you need them most. But, every now and then, you’ll run into a glitch and your Airpods will stop connecting to your iPhone. Instead of letting this ruin your day and drain your wallet, follow our easy troubleshooting tips to get the two connected again.
Here’s a list of troubleshooting tips for when your AirPods aren’t connecting to your iPhone.
1. Update your device to the latest iOS version
When Apple releases a new version of iOS, they are also releasing fixes for bugs, new productivity upgrades, and a system that is better able to handle new apps and hardware like AirPods. When you update to the latest iOS version, your data and settings don’t change, so it makes sense to update to keep things running smoothly.
When I’m having trouble connecting a device to my iPhone, the first thing I do is look for updates. It often solves problems I didn’t even know I had.
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2. Turn your iPhone off and then on again
Sometimes, performing a simple reset on your iPhone is enough to solve any glitches keeping your AirPods from connecting. To turn off your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Shut Down. Wait a few minutes, turn your iPhone back on, and connect your AirPods.
This simple step often resolves connectivity issues and can help reset the Bluetooth connection between your devices. It's a quick fix that can save you from more complicated troubleshooting steps.
3. Check your Bluetooth Connection and Reconnect AirPods to your iPhone
If you’ve updated your iPhone’s iOS and still can’t connect try turning off Bluetooth and turning it back on again. If that doesn’t work, ‘forget’ your AirPods and try reconnecting following these steps.
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap ‘Bluetooth’.
- Find your AirPods on the list of devices and tap the ‘i’ next to it.
- Tap ‘Forget This Device’.
- Pull down on the screen to refresh.
- Choose your AirPods and tap ‘Connect.’
By following these steps, you can often resolve connectivity issues and get your AirPods working smoothly with your iPhone again.
4. Check AirPods Battery Levels
If your AirPods don’t have enough battery power to run, they will not connect to your iPhone. If you open your AirPods case and see a green light, it means they are fully charged. If you see an amber light or no light at all, plug them in and try again when they have finished charging.
Ensuring your AirPods are fully charged is a simple but effective way to resolve the issue of your AirPods not connecting to your iPhone. Always keep an eye on the battery levels to avoid connectivity problems.
5. Find Professional Assistance
If you’ve tried all of our suggestions and your AirPods still won’t connect to your iPhone, it’s time to call in the professionals. Bring your iPhone and AirPods to a certified Apple repair center or contact Apple Support for the next steps.
If your AirPods are being finicky and refusing to connect to your iPhone, try troubleshooting by following the steps outlined above. The same approach can help if your AirPods Pro is not connecting as well. If none of these work, you may need to reach out to Apple Support for professional help.
