AirPods 3rd generation

There are no touch sensors on AirPods 3.

There are no tap actions on AirPods 3.

There are force sensors you squeeze on the stems.

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro

You might need to reset your AirPods if they won't charge, or to fix a different issue.

1. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and close the lid.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Open the lid of your charging case.
4. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the More Info button  next to your AirPods. (If you don't see your AirPods in Settings > Bluetooth, just go to the next step.)
5. Tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm.
6. With the lid open, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber, then white.*
7. 
8. Reconnect your AirPods: With your AirPods in their charging case and the lid open, place your AirPods close to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Follow the steps on your device's screen. 

Happy Holidays! I've done this & I still can't control my AirPods 3rd generation while in my ears. When they are out of my ears & I touch them, the volume goes up & down, but when in my ears, no tap or press or anything works...

Omg, I feel so stupid, lol. Thank you so much for explaining what I couldn't figure out on my own, lol. You rock! 🎸🎸🎸