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How do I connect my AirPods when it’s telling me to hold them down

how do I connect my AirPods after I forgotten the device

iPhone 8

Posted on Feb 5, 2021 9:34 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2021 2:49 AM

Ensure that the AirPods are in their case. Put the case next to your iPhone and flip the top open. Within a few seconds you should see the Connect animation. Then choose connect.

If the above does not work then you will need to reset the AirPods and then re-pair them to your iPhone.

Reset your AirPods

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. (If you don't see your AirPods in Settings > Bluetooth, just go to the next step.) 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. 

When you reset your AirPods, the settings for your AirPods also reset. You can change your settings again.

Reconnect your AirPods

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

Axel F.

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Feb 6, 2021 2:49 AM in response to tyonna160

Ensure that the AirPods are in their case. Put the case next to your iPhone and flip the top open. Within a few seconds you should see the Connect animation. Then choose connect.

If the above does not work then you will need to reset the AirPods and then re-pair them to your iPhone.

Reset your AirPods

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. (If you don't see your AirPods in Settings > Bluetooth, just go to the next step.) 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. 

When you reset your AirPods, the settings for your AirPods also reset. You can change your settings again.

Reconnect your AirPods

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

Axel F.

How do I connect my AirPods when it’s telling me to hold them down

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