AirPod Pros not recognizing they’re in my ears

Both on my iPhone and iPad Pro my AirPod Pros are not recognizing they’re in my ears. Did the Forget this device and reconnect thing twice but still no luck. Has this happened to anybody else?

Posted on Jan 26, 2022 5:04 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2022 5:06 PM

hkg3a2 Said:

"AirPod Pros not recognizing they’re in my ears: Both on my iPhone and iPad Pro my AirPod Pros are not recognizing they’re in my ears. Did the Forget this device and reconnect thing twice but still no luck. Has this happened to anybody else?"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:

Yes. It has happened to me. Debris was on the headphone (earwax, in fact).


So, a Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit Apple Support links:




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

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Jan 26, 2022 5:06 PM in response to hkg3a2

hkg3a2 Said:

"AirPod Pros not recognizing they’re in my ears: Both on my iPhone and iPad Pro my AirPod Pros are not recognizing they’re in my ears. Did the Forget this device and reconnect thing twice but still no luck. Has this happened to anybody else?"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:

Yes. It has happened to me. Debris was on the headphone (earwax, in fact).


So, a Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit Apple Support links:




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

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