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If you've lost or forgotten your AirPods' pairing information, there's no need to panic. It's easy to reset the connection between your AirPods and Apple devices.
If your AirPods are acting up and you're not sure what to do, don't worry—you're not alone. There are various problems that can go wrong with your AirPods and their charging case, but here's how to reset AirPods and get them back up and running.
In order to reset your AirPods, you'll need to make sure that both AirPods are nearby and in their charging case. Once you're ready, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the button on the back of the charging case for at least 15 seconds until the status light starts flashing amber.
2. Unpair your AirPods from your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > Bluetooth and tapping on your device name.
3. Press and hold the setup button on one of your earbuds until it resets. You'll see a white LED light appear on one side of the earbud when it's resetting.
4. Repeat step 3 with the second earbud, but don't forget to wait at least 30 seconds between each reset so that they can sync properly!
5. After several seconds, you should see a message saying that your AirPods have been reset.
If you've got a question about how to reset AirPods, we've got the answers.
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What is the quickest way to reset my AirPods?
The quickest way to reset your AirPods is to hold both of them together until they play a sound, then point them away from your face and back again. This will cause them to reset and reboot. How do I fix my AirPods if they won't connect?
If your AirPods don't connect, try resetting them by holding both in place until they make a clicking sound, then release them and try connecting again. If that doesn't work, try holding down on one of the pods for about 10 seconds until the white light flashes red; then let go and try connecting again. If those don't work, try putting one of the pods in pairing mode using this guide (make sure both are charged) or this one (make sure only one is charged).
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What if I forget my AirPods passcode?
If you forget your AirPods' there is no way to reset or remove the passcode. In this case, you'll need to contact Apple Support for assistance.
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My AirPods won't turn on. What should I do?
Make sure your AirPods are fully charged. If they're not, plug them in and wait until they're fully charged before trying to use them again.
If that doesn't work, try holding down the pairing button on the back of each AirPod for 15 seconds. If neither of these steps works, bring them into an Apple store or contact Apple support for further assistance.
Hopefully, you found this “how to reset AirPods” guide helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know in the comments section below. We love hearing from our readers!
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