Automatic device switching not working

Same. I use my MacBook at work with Big Sur, and will commonly have my AirPods connected to the MacBook. I will then take the headphones out and put them down to answer a call, then put the AirPods back in, and I hear the 'connection' sound, but it has not connected to the MacBook that it was previously connected to. It connected to my iPhone, which I haven't touched. I know I can set to connect to last device, but automatic should take care of this for me!

I have also had the issue where I am using the AirPods on the MacBook, get a call and answer on my phone, and it transfers, but then go back to my MacBook after phone call is over and the AirPods don't switch back. :/

AirPods not Switching Automatically to Mac

FINALLY was able to update my new MacBook Pro to MacOS Big Sur with the promise of automatic switching between devices for my airpods.

Unfortunately it only works between my iPad and iPhone. I can also connect manually my AirPods to my Mac by clicking it under “sound” and it transfers TO my iPhone BUT the audio connection doesn’t go back to my Mac.

Anyone else experiencing this? Do we know the fix?

I have the same problem. After upgrading to Big Sur airpods pro not switching between macbook pro and iphone/ipad but between iphone and ipad works perfect and apple watch cannot unlock MacBook it seems to be a bluetooth problem.

I'm having the same issues also. It is frustrating that it didn't switch automatically between iPad/iPhone and Mac