AirPods disconnect after Catalina update

Mm actually I have problems with the pairing also of other devices (f.e. a BOSE speaker), they also disconnect. This makes me think that the problem is in the software of the Mac. Indeed on the other hand, the airpods have no problems while I'm using them with my iPhone. Anyway I will try and let you know, thanks!

I'm back again. After 10.15.2, no change. The airpods will not stay connected. I have tried all the remedies and none work now. On 10.15.1, I was able to get them to stay connected for a few days after deleting bluetooth plist and rebooting and repairing, but now even that does not seem to work. Maybe an exact order of operations is needed but no luck as of right now. Tech support has no answers at the present.

I have also tried all of the suggestions, but they keep disconnecting. The latest AirPods firmware has not made a difference. I submitted feedback to Apple. I sure hope they fix this soon. For now, I'm going to drag my EarPods out for listening on my MacBook!

I solve reseting PRAM

I turned off my macbook then I followed this steps:

• Turn macbook on
• Press the following keys Command + Option + P + R
• The macbook will play the startup sound and keep pressing
• The mac will play the sound again and restart
• Stop pressing
• When mac boots again should be working

Here's the link where I found this solution

https://www.ikream.com/how-to-fix-problems-with-bluetooth-on-macos-catalina-36499

I just updated to 10.15.3 and still have the issues. The update itself did not resolve my issues. Have yet to run through PRAM, SMC, audio/bluetooth preferences yet to see if we still get the temporary fix or if it sticks [after this update].

I've updated, and whilst things don't work as they're supposed to. I have managed to get the AirPods to play for a little while, so that was better than before.

Looking at console logs whilst trying to play Music to the AirPods there are SO many errors being shown—none of them I'm able to interpret.

renatogpires wrote:

Yes, the issue still exists :/

So, did yours end up disconnecting after all? I noticed you said you'd had them connected for over 5 hours.

I just updated last night, and my AirPods have stayed connected now for over 30 minutes, which is much longer than before the update when they would disconnect anytime between 30 seconds and 5 minutes at the most. After I updated, I did delete the plist and reset the PRAM before connecting the AirPods. I'm hopeful that they stay connected, but seeing other people say it isn't working for them makes me cautiously optimistic.

kaycee18 wrote:

So, did yours end up disconnecting after all? I noticed you said you'd had them connected for over 5 hours.

I just updated last night, and my AirPods have stayed connected now for over 30 minutes, which is much longer than before the update when they would disconnect anytime between 30 seconds and 5 minutes at the most. After I updated, I did delete the plist and reset the PRAM before connecting the AirPods. I'm hopeful that they stay connected, but seeing other people say it isn't working for them makes me cautiously optimistic.

Yes, after about 7 hours they disconnected ... but it was the only time so far. In total, 11 hours have passed with just one disconnection.

Today I "herited" my wife's MBA (the old one, with the problem, was sold) and the airpods worked well. Her MBA is a version of early 2017, a 13-inch screen and 8 GB of RAM.

It is not the ideal solution, but I am relieved to get rid of that problem, to be honest.

One more configuration that doesn’t work.   MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2015, AirPods on MacOS 10.15.3). Intermittent audio drops 5-15 mins into an album on Apple Music, with the audio defaulting back to the MBP internal speakers. 

Selecting the AirPods from the Bluetooth menu on the menu bar doesn't work - the system attempts to connect to them for ~15 seconds, then defaults back to internal speakers.

Problem much worse when trying to make a WiFi call (via FaceTime) from the Mac.  Never hear the ringing and when the caller answers there is usually no sound for 5-6 seconds and then the disconnect with the audio and microphone reverting back to the internal speakers, or in my case, the attached Thunderbolt Display.

Same here Macbook Air 2014 on 10.15.3

This is some outrageous nonsense. Ridiculous that we have spent such an amount on wireless earbuds and they don't work on a such a huge device for use. The fact that the issues have been consistently going on since October is not good enough.

Come on Apple, bring out a patch that works. Not good.

I don't seem to be having the same problem as most. AirPods stay connected on Music, TV, etc. with no issue. The problem occurs when trying to make a WiFi call (Verizon) thru FaceTime. AirPods will not connect to the call and often cause the call to be dropped. Running Catalina 10.15.4 on a MacBook Pro, early 2015 model. This problem seems to have started with Catalina and has not improved with the subsequent releases.

I have the same problem, try it all, but it does not work.

Same problem. They worked fine w/Mojave and work fine w/my iPhone. With Catalina I can connect the airpods via bluetooth but they disappear from the audio selector.

I have the same problem. Any information or feedback from Apple?