There are few things more frustrating than sitting down for a long commute, flight or a quiet evening of phone scrolling and discovering one of your AirPods isn’t working. But an unresponsive AirPod can be easy to fix. It might not even need a full reset.
Start with the basics. Make sure your iPhone’s Bluetooth is turned on. It’s easy to have accidentally turned it off when you were trying to adjust something else. Simply swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to access the Control Center. Ensure the Bluetooth icon is blue; if not, tap it to activate Bluetooth. Hopefully, this fixes the issue.
Next, and before proceeding with the rest of this guide, ensure your AirPods are charged. Place them both into their case, then open the case’s lid while holding it directly next to your iPad or iPhone. A window will appear showing the battery status
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