Why Won't Airpods Connect?

Apple and many other different mobile companies today launched AirPods, a pair of unique new wireless headphones that use cutting-edge technology to technology how we listen to music, make phone calls, watch TV shows and movies, play games, and interact with Siri, giving a previously unattainable wireless audio experience.

AirPods users are aware that one of the most common complaints is that why won’t AirPods connect to their iPhones. If you have been having problems that your AirPods won’t connect to your iPhone, you are not alone. Multiple users have reported this issue. However, there are solutions for this.

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Reasons Why Airpods Won’t Connect

There are various reasons why your AirPods may be unable to pair with Bluetooth devices. Among the possible explanations are:

AirPods Low Battery

If your AirPods have a low charge, their power to pair with your devices may be affected. Place your AirPods in their charging case, then connect the charging case to a USB port or power outlet using the appropriate Lightning cable.

The charging case for your AirPods provides a rapid battery level overview.

If the case’s indicator light is green, the AirPods are completely charged.
Amber indicates that the battery is not fully charged.
If the case is empty and the light is Amber, the case must also be charged.

Check the battery status of your AirPods with your iPhone or iPad.

Additionally, you may check the battery status of your AirPods on your device. Follow the instructions below:

Verify that Bluetooth is enabled by selecting Control Center > Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad.
Place the AirPods in their case, then bring the case close to your device and open the lid.
A pop-up will appear displaying the charge status of the AirPods and their case after a brief delay.

Check Airpod’s Connection With Device

If your AirPods suddenly stopped working, they may be linked with another device. There are several methods for testing.

Place the AirPods in the charging case, wait a moment, and then remove them to reconnect with your iPhone.
If you’re attempting to connect to a device while seated near other devices, disable Bluetooth on those devices.
Verify that your AirPods are set as the default audio device. To do so, review the instructions below.

How to verify if your AirPods are set as the default audio device

Open Control Center. Depending on your device and model, you can accomplish this by swiping down from the upper-right corner of the screen or up from the bottom border of the screen.
Touch and hold the upper-right or upper-left control group.
Tap AirPlay.
Tap your AirPods in the list that appears to connect them to your device.

If your AirPods won’t connect, try the following:

Close the lid for fifteen seconds before opening it. Hold the setup button on your charging case as you count to ten. White flashing of the status indicator indicates that your AirPods are ready to connect.
With the case’s lid open and the AirPods inside, bring the case close to the device you wish to pair them with.
Follow the on-screen instructions before testing your AirPods.

Check Your iPhone’s IOS Version Is Updated

If you’ve never yet paired these AirPods with an iPhone or iPad, check that the devices fulfill the minimum system requirements. If you have AirPods of the first generation, your iOS device must be running iOS 10 or later; for AirPods of the second generation, you need iOS 12.2 or later.

Tap on the Settings application on your iPhone.
Tap on General.
Select Software Update from the menu.
The “Software Update” option is highlighted in the “General” settings of the iPhone’s Settings app.
Select “Software Upgrade”
On the Software Update page, check the version of iOS you’re currently running, and if necessary, hit Download and Install for the most recent update.

Clean Airpods And Charging Case

If you have attempted to pair your AirPods but do not see a flashing light on your charging case, it may be because the AirPods are not making proper contact with the electrical contacts at the bottom of the case (that is, the inside-the-case charging points). You can attempt to resolve this issue by using a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth to clean your AirPods and the bottom of the AirPods case. If the problem remains, you should contact Apple and, if possible, obtain a replacement.

Reboot Your iPhone

If your AirPods continue to refuse to connect to your iPhone, try rebooting your iPhone. To turn off your iPhone, press and hold the power button until the “slide to power off” option displays. Swipe the slider across the display and wait for the iPhone to power down.

To restart your iPhone, press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo. After a few seconds, you will be able to unlock and start using your iPhone.

Reset Airpods

It is possible for AirPods to become stuck in pairing mode, so in that case, the status light will continue to glow white and the charging case button will no longer function. If this occurs, the initial step you should take is to reset your AirPods.

Go to your device’s Bluetooth settings and select “Forget this Device.”
Place both AirPods in their respective case and open the top.
Press and hold the little setup button on the case’s rear for 10 to 20 seconds, or until the status, light begins to blink amber.
When the indicator light blinks amber three times, release the setup button.
Press and hold the setup button until the white status indicator flashes. Your AirPods should appear in your device’s Bluetooth settings; if you’re using an iPhone or iPad, auto-pairing should start.

For a visual representation, refer to the video below:

Conclusion

Sometimes Airpods won’t connect to your iPhone due to different problems. There is nothing much to worry about. You can follow some simple steps to reconnect your Airpods with your iPhone and once again able to use them.