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Airpods Max will connect but no sound

They were working fine last night but now my airpods will connect to my computer (and phone) but no sound will be heard though it was playing fine on the computer speakers. Tried disconnecting and reconnecting the airpods, checked the sound level, restarted the devices, nothing. Any other suggestions?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Jul 28, 2021 7:48 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2021 8:50 PM

I have the same exact issue! I've tried hard resetting it. it recognizes my airpods max, but still won't play any audio. I don't even hear any sounds that indicate connection nor do i hear the clicking sound of the when adjusting audio. Lastly, I tried connecting on my iphone. same issue, however, I can't change to noise cancelling without it telling me "you must connect both airpods". I have airpods maxes. what does that even mean?

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Aug 5, 2021 8:50 PM in response to Anirandom

I have the same exact issue! I've tried hard resetting it. it recognizes my airpods max, but still won't play any audio. I don't even hear any sounds that indicate connection nor do i hear the clicking sound of the when adjusting audio. Lastly, I tried connecting on my iphone. same issue, however, I can't change to noise cancelling without it telling me "you must connect both airpods". I have airpods maxes. what does that even mean?

Jul 28, 2021 9:59 PM in response to Anirandom

Hi Anirandom,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Apple support have some articles online that may help troubleshoot:


How to charge your AirPods Max and learn about battery life

(Eg: Could they be in ultralow power mode ?)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211886


AirPods Max have three noise-control modes

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210643


How to reset your AirPods Max

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211904


How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208729


You might want to check the set up is ok:

Set up AirPods Max with your Mac and other Bluetooth devices

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211887

Hope this helps you :)

Airpods Max will connect but no sound

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