Macbook keeps taking control of Airpods

I have a Macbook pro and an iPhone 12 I use for work. Recently I have been having an issue where my Macbook is taking control of my airpods, even when it is not being used for audio and my iPhone is. I can be listening to music on my iPhone and my Macbook will automatically take the Airpods back.

How do I stop my Macbook from doing this?

Posted on Dec 10, 2021 9:17 AM

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