To reconnect your AirPods, follow these steps:
- Ensure Bluetooth is On: On your device (iPhone, iPad, or other), make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
- Open the AirPods Case: Open the lid of your AirPods charging case with the AirPods inside.
- Forget Device if Needed: If your AirPods are not connecting properly, go to Settings > Bluetooth on your device, find your AirPods in the list, tap the info (ⓘ) button, and select "Forget This Device." Confirm to remove them.
- Reset Your AirPods (if reconnection fails):
- Put your AirPods in the charging case and close the lid.
- Wait about 30 seconds.
- Open the lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- For AirPods 4th generation, you may need to double-tap the front of the case when the status light is on until it flashes white
- Reconnect:
- With the lid open and AirPods in the case, bring them close to your device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your AirPods again.
- The status light flashing white indicates they are ready to connect
- Alternative Quick Reconnect:
- On AirPods 4, double-tapping the case's front while the status light is on can initiate reconnection mode
This process will reconnect your AirPods to your device. If you have used the AirPods with another Apple ID, ensure they are removed from that account before reconnecting
. In summary, opening the case near your device usually triggers reconnection, but if issues arise, resetting the AirPods by holding the setup button and then pairing again resolves most problems
