AirPods don’t appear on Bluetooth device list, how do I fix it

My AirPods dropped off the Bluetooth list. How do I get them back on!

Posted on Apr 28, 2022 10:29 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2022 7:14 PM

As it turns out my I buds were dirty. There was a ear wax build up in the case and they wouldn’t connect. I cleaned the case and the charging connectors on the end of the buds and they instantly were recognised once more by the phone. I hit connect and they were back on the Bluetooth list. Problem solved by YouTube. FYI

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Apr 29, 2022 7:14 PM in response to RjWaller2022

As it turns out my I buds were dirty. There was a ear wax build up in the case and they wouldn’t connect. I cleaned the case and the charging connectors on the end of the buds and they instantly were recognised once more by the phone. I hit connect and they were back on the Bluetooth list. Problem solved by YouTube. FYI

Apr 29, 2022 12:50 PM in response to RjWaller2022

Hello again,


I have done that several times and nothing happens. What originally happened was the left Pod stopped working so I got a hint from Youtube and I must of done something wrong when I went up on bluetooth and disconnected the Pods. Now they don't show and no wizzard, nothing. I can connect all my other divices. The pod case shows a white light on!

Thanks

Larry

Apr 29, 2022 4:17 PM in response to griselda278

I misunderstood you, Larry. I didn’t know only the left AirPod wasn’t working. Now I’m stuck. I can try to research this, but it sounds like that AirPod might be bad. Again, I am not sure on this.


when my AirPods wouldn’t pair I tried everything I suggested to you and they then paired. But having just one AirPod not pairing… never heard that one before.


you know, you could call Apple Support:

1 (800) 275-2273

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