AirPods are wireless earbuds that connect to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or Apple TV. They are designed to be easy to use and offer high-quality sound and noise cancellation. However, sometimes you may encounter some issues with your AirPods, such as low battery, poor connection, or sound quality problems. In that case, you may need to reset your AirPods to fix the issue.
Resetting your AirPods will erase all the settings and preferences you have customized for them, such as the name, double-tap gestures, and automatic ear detection. It will also unpair them from all the devices where you are signed in with the same Apple ID. Therefore, you should only reset your AirPods as a last resort, after trying other troubleshooting steps such as charging them, restarting them, or updating your device’s software.
How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro using the following steps:
Step 1: Put your AirPods in their case
The first step to reset your AirPods is to put them in their charging case. Make sure the case has some battery left, or plug it into a power source. Then, close the lid of the case and wait for 30 seconds. This will allow the AirPods to disconnect from any device they are paired with.
Step 2: Open the lid of the case and press the setup button
The next step is to open the lid of the case and locate the setup button on the back of the case. It is a small, round button that you can press with your finger. Press and hold the setup button for about 15 seconds, until the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then white. This means that your AirPods have been reset to their factory settings.
Step 3: Reconnect your AirPods to your device
The final step is to reconnect your AirPods to your device. To do this, you need to pair them again as if they were new. With your AirPods in their case and the lid open, place them close to your iPhone or iPad. A pop-up window will appear on your device’s screen, asking you to connect your AirPods. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process. You can also pair your AirPods with other devices, such as a Mac, an Apple Watch, or an Apple TV, by following the same steps.
Conclusion
Resetting your AirPods can help you solve some common issues that you may experience with them, such as low battery, poor connection, or sound quality problems. However, you should only reset your AirPods as a last resort, after trying other troubleshooting steps. Resetting your AirPods will erase all the settings and preferences you have customized for them, and unpair them from all the devices where you are signed in with the same Apple ID. To reset your AirPods, you need to put them in their case, press the setup button, and reconnect them to your device.
