No sound output from AirPods

aar0npatr1ck Said:

"Yeah, it's seen. Like it literally says my sound output is my AirPods but no sound is actually coming through them. They are fully charged."

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Bluetooth Issues:

• Reset the SMC and your NVRAM

Sometimes when changes are made to the system(updates), system configurations (i.e. for Bluetooth) become manipulated, technically. So, reset the SMC and NVRAM. It might take upto 3 attempts to reset each. So, be certain you have the time to so do.

• Create a New User:

What happens when you create a new user? Does it work? If so, it is probably something misconfigured in you current user.

• Use a Different Computer:

See if another computer is successful. If so, then it is probably this computer.

• Scan for Malware:

Start with running a scan for malware, using Malwarebytes for Mac and remove what is found. Perhaps something was installed that made this occur. Remove what is found from the quarantine.

• Boot into Safe Mode:

Hold Down the Shift Key upon boot. Once at the login screen, release shift. See if it all now works. In Safe Mode, only necessary items load (i.e. the caches), and new preferences are set aside.

aar0npatr1ck Said:

"No sound output from AirPods: Have followed all the guides on here to no avail. AirPods appear to be connected but no sound is coming from them.[...]"

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Is this Even Seen?

Go into System Preferences, and see if this device is even seen under Sound. If not, try charging it.

Troubleshoot This:

Try the Troubleshooting Tips on these Apple Support Links:

• If your left or right AirPod isn't working - Apple Support
• If your AirPods won't connect – Apple Support
• Connect and use your AirPods and AirPods Pro – Apple Support

Just following up. Which was the solution?

aar0npatr1ck Said:

“Booting into safe mode :) Thank you for your help.”

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You are welcome. And thank you to for spreading the word. It will help many, for sure.