AirPods are one of the hottest earbud products on the market. They have an outstanding build quality and offer amazing sound to listeners. Even people who don’t use Apple products use AirPods because of their quality.
That’s why it’s no surprise that AirPods contribute $10 billion per year to Apple’s bottom line.
Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that AirPods work great all the time. You’ll occasionally run into problems that cause your AirPods not to work.
If you’re having technology problems with your Apple AirPods, there are some things you can look at to find the root problem. Below are seven common technology issues you’ll face with AirPods.
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1. Won’t Connect to Phone
One of the common Apple issues people have with their AirPods is the inability to connect to their phones. The AirPods themselves turn on fine, but when trying to listen to music, nothing comes out of the earbuds.
In this case, one of the common reasons for not connecting is your phone. Here are a few things to check:
- Make sure your Bluetooth is on
- Try rebooting your AirPods
- Restart your iPhone
- Check for airplane mode
If the issue isn’t with your phone, the problem may be the charge on your AirPods. Put your AirPods in your charging stations for a few minutes to give them a charge. If your AirPods connect at that point, the issue is the battery.
2. AirPods Play Erratically
Many people have issues with their AirPods that cause music to play erratically. The music goes off and on like the songs automatically switch on and off.
This happens because of the way AirPods are designed. AirPods have sensors designed to detect when users remove them from their ears. They are supposed to shut off automatically when this happens.
You can stop this by turning this feature off on your phone. It will reduce battery life, but you won’t need to deal with erratic music.
3. Static and Patchy Audio
Static on AirPods is normally the result of interference. Since these earbuds need to send signals back and forth to connect to your phone, there’s the chance of other signals interfering with the AirPods and creating static.
One reason this happens is because of how far you are away from your AirPods. These earbuds have a range of around 100 feet, but if you go further than that, you can experience problems.
It’s also possible to have nearby sources of interference, like WiFi, disrupting the connection. Try turning off the WiFi in your phone to see if that’s the problem.
4. Random Call Drops
Call drops have been a significant issue for Apple AirPods since they came onto the market. You will be on a call, and the call drops out of nowhere and requires you to reconnect.
Many users have found this happens if they use both earbuds to take the call. Go to the settings in your AirPod and set it to use only one earbud. Test your calls after that to see if it fixed the call drops.
If that doesn’t work, you can try the same thing with your microphone. Go to the settings screen on your phone and set your microphone to one AirPod.
5. Lost AirPods
One of the best things about AirPods is that you can easily transport them. You can carry them in a small case, so you don’t need to lug around a huge carrying container to listen to music and take calls on the road.
However, the small size can also be a con of the product. It means your AirPods are easier to lose if you don’t pay enough attention.
Luckily, you can solve this problem with technology. You can add your AirPods to your Apple account, which means you can track them with the “Find My” feature. Go to the location finder on your phone and use the settings to make your AirPods noticeable.
6. One AirPod Isn’t Working
Unlike traditional headphones, Apple AirPods don’t work in tandem. Your AirPods pair are two separate devices. This means one AirPod can stop working while the other will work just fine.
The most common cause of this is the battery. Each individual AirPod has a battery, so one can drain faster than the other if you use it more. Try charging your AirPods to see if it fixes the problem.
In more severe cases, you may have a bad AirPod. Look at your left or right AirPod replacement options to find a new AirPod.
Just remember that you want an AirPod designed for the correct ear.
7. Unable to Connect to Mac
There may be times when you want to connect your AirPods to your Mac. This will usually work fine, but it will fail on rare occasions.
This happens the most on older Macs. Older Macs have bad Bluetooth chips, so they don’t always connect correctly. Reset your Bluetooth connection to see if it fixes the problem.
If that doesn’t work, you may need to reboot your Mac. Go through the normal reboot process and try to connect your AirPods again after the reboot completes.
Solve Your AirPod Technology Problems
Apple AirPods are an amazing product — they give you an amazing quality sound without the hassle of cords. This is why they are among the most popular listening devices on the market.
Unfortunately, AirPods won’t work forever. Apple technology isn’t immune to technology problems, so there will be occasions when your AirPods stop working correctly. Reference the guide above when that happens to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to fix your Apple problems.
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