Airpods suddenly connecting to other devices

We are having the same issue. Might be the worst design/function to date. Imagine having multiple devices and multiple AirPods on your iCloud account. They are connecting the latest device that goes active. The instructions below don't do anything. You need to go into all devices / under Bluetooth / select the "i" next to the AirPods / then instead of "Automatically" select "When I last connected to this iPhone". This should keep, for example your sons AirPods connecting to his iPhone versus yours picking up because you are the latest to go active.

As you have been, forget the AirPods on your iPhone and:

Reset your AirPods as shown below and then pair them again to your iPhone.

Reset your AirPods

You might need to reset your AirPods if you can't connect to them, if they won't charge, or to fix a different issue.

Put your AirPods in their case

Close the lid. Wait 30 seconds, then open the lid.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings

Go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the "i" icon next to your AirPods.2 Then tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm.

Reset your AirPods

With the lid open, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until you see the status light flashing amber.

Reconnect your AirPods

With the lid open, place your AirPods close to your device. Follow the steps on your device's screen.

Axel F.

You have to have the Aipods connected to your phone and then open the "I" menu. You'll get a whole bunch of options.

Automatically or When I last connected to this phone aren’t options at all when hitting the “i” - former there is nothing to select other than “forget this device”

That is correct!! My daughter and I just made the switch and so far so good!!!

This is happening to my household as well. My children need to be signed on to our account. It only started happening since the last update to our phones. It's quite annoying and honestly I haven't been able to use my airpods since and I can't turn on my bluetooth because it keeps connecting to their airpods. BTW, they are not airpod pros. Any advice would be appreciated.

This worked for us. Thanks so much