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AirPods and Macbook Pro Connection Failed

I get a "connection failed" message when trying to connect my AirPods to my MacBook Pro. I tried the trouble shooting steps list here a couple of times without success. Any thoughts?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Dec 3, 2020 1:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 8:15 PM

brantleyfrombirmingham Said:

"AirPods and Macbook Pro Connection Failed: I get a "connection failed" message when trying to connect my AirPods to my MacBook Pro. I tried the trouble shooting steps list here a couple of times without success. Any thoughts?"

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A Few Thoughts for AirPods:

A. Visit Apple Support links:


B. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: In Windows, go to Control Panel
  2. Type: the word balance in the top-right search bar
  3. Proceed from there as necessary


C. Clear Out Earwax:

How to clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support


D. Charge Power:

If that is of no fix, try charging it. Also, try to go into System Preferences, and see if this device is even seen under Sound.

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Dec 3, 2020 8:15 PM in response to brantleyfrombirmingham

brantleyfrombirmingham Said:

"AirPods and Macbook Pro Connection Failed: I get a "connection failed" message when trying to connect my AirPods to my MacBook Pro. I tried the trouble shooting steps list here a couple of times without success. Any thoughts?"

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A Few Thoughts for AirPods:

A. Visit Apple Support links:


B. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: In Windows, go to Control Panel
  2. Type: the word balance in the top-right search bar
  3. Proceed from there as necessary


C. Clear Out Earwax:

How to clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support


D. Charge Power:

If that is of no fix, try charging it. Also, try to go into System Preferences, and see if this device is even seen under Sound.

AirPods and Macbook Pro Connection Failed

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