AirPods 3 sound cutting out

drsevrin Said:

"AirPods 3 sound cutting out: Rest bluetooth and still sound cuts out. Again, infrequently but lasts about 1 sec. [...]bluetoothd Adaptive Latency flush"

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bluetoothd	Adaptive Latency flush

Seeing: "bluetoothd Adaptive Latency flush", that tells me that you need to reset the Bluetooth settings. So, refer to the following...

What's the macOS?

What macOS is installed on your Mac? Find that out first. Do do so,...

1. Go to: Apple menu
2. Select: About This Mac
3. View: First Line-Down

• If Big Sur (macOS 11):

Perform as instructed here: Use "Reset the Bluetooth module" to Fix Constant Bluetooth Disconnections - User Tip

• If Monterey (macOS 12):

You need to use Terminal to do so, being that "Rest the Bluetooth Module" is not an option of macOS Monterey Run this command:

sudo pkill bluetoothd

So, recommend to Apple that they bring "Reset the Bluetooth Module" back, using as instructed in the second comment I've provided in my user tip.

drsevrin Said:

"AirPods 3 sound cutting out [...]Only seems to happen when watching video on 13 in MacBook Pro with macOS 12.01 Monterey in all locations.[...]"

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Reset the Bluetooth Module:

Perform as Instructed here: Use "Reset the Bluetooth module" to Fix Constant Bluetooth Disconnections - User Tip

drsevrin Said:

"AirPods 3 sound cutting out: Rest bluetooth and still sound cuts out. Again, infrequently but lasts about 1 sec."

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Thank you for the followup.

Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:

A Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit 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

B. Verify the Balance:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: Accessibility
4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
5. Adjust: the audio volume balance

C. Also, Clear Out Earwax:

• How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

Hi drsevrin,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand the sound keeps cutting out when using your AirPods, and we'd like to assist. We've noticed you've come from a helpful article for this type of issue. Does this happen with all apps you use them with? If you test them with another device, does the same issue occur? Does this issue happen in specific locations or all locations? The answers to these questions can help us isolate the issue.

Have you tried resetting your AirPods?

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro

We look forward to learning more about your issue.

Take care.