AirPods Pro 2 always connected ?

Same here. AirPod pro 2 always shows in battery widget. That means always connected to iPhone when it’s in case.

Finally i have figured it out the issue. This is caused by Pro 2 is trying to keep alive its whereabouts to apple Find My network hence it uses UWB chip inside its case. For a temporary fix, If you want to get rid of this issue but keep in mind it will lost from Find My.

goto Settings > AirPods > Find My network > turn off

Waiting for a permanent fix from apple.

Have a nice day

The same problem exists even after update to iOS16.1, and resetting AirPods pro 2. In the settings > bluetooth menu, it shows disconnected, however from drop down control center menu when i hold on bluetooth icon it shows i was connected to AirPods pro 2 while keeping pods in the case. Even the battery icon shows it’s connected and the battery is draining from the case and is constantly connected.

Hello sjogren,

I have the same problem here. The suggested fix doesn't help at all. You're not alone.

The battery of the case is also draining very fast due to it is always connected to the iPhone. Turning on Bluetooth LE (low energy) helps to fix the battery drain of the case in my opinion.

I just installed iOS 16.0.3 and the bug seems to still exist, even after the Update. I think Apple has to provide an Update either for the Airpods Pro 2nd Gen. itself or the iOS Software.

Hello sjogren,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with your AIrPods staying connected for longer than expected. Try resetting them as described here to see if that resolves the issue: How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support

"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. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth, or Settings > [your AirPods], and tap the More Info button  next to your AirPods. If you don't see your AirPods in Settings > Bluetooth or in Settings > [your AirPods], 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 on the front of the case 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."

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

I have this same issue. I found it by trying to figure out why I keep having issues with my music cutting in and out when I’m in my car. Even if I’m not using bluetooth for my car and using aux, I still have an issue of music cutting out.

I noticed my AirPods 2 are always connected. Could this be why my music is cutting out? Maybe it’s playing over the car Bluetooth but then glitches quickly to the AirPods 2 then back? I don’t know. I’m troubleshooting and trying to find the culprit. With every update I’m hoping it’s fixed but so far, as you all know, nothing. Apple, fix this please!!!

I think it’s definitely something to do with find my iPhone but thats one of the main reasons for an upgrade, there even showing while i have my normal air pods in, draining my phone and air pods batteries really quickly and it’s getting annoying now as they are always dead

Yes, same issue. The Airpods Pro 2 case is always connected and its battery gets drained for no reason. It was 37% 3 days ago and I thought it should be good enough for 6-hour use today… but today morning it was down to 9% without any use at all

edit: I’m currently using iPadOS 16.1

Yep, mine do the same. Sometimes still shows the pods but no case, also they all randomly disappear from the Find My App, so I wouldn’t have any way in finding them if I was to lose them.

The suggested fixes don’t do anything, well, only for a short while, but then the little annoying bugs come back.

Replacement they will not give.

I ordered a brand new airpods pro 2 gen, mine is showing warranty only 8 Months remaining. But I opened a sealed pack genuine airpods pro 2. I reached Apple support on call to gwt it solve. They didn’t solve it. I was on hold, hold ,hold for long.

my problem was not solved still no follow up from apple. The giant brand name are not good in customer support.

I have the same issue. AirPods are always charging eve though they are 100 % charged.

Did you find out why does that happen ?

Has your AirPods battery already seen affected ?

My air pod pro 2 also stay connect all the time. The left ear sometimes notifies me that it’s left behind but are in the ear.

Replacement they will not give.

I ordered a brand new airpods pro 2 gen, mine is showing warranty only 8 Months remaining. But I opened a sealed pack genuine airpods pro 2. I reached Apple support on call to gwt it solve. They didn’t solve it. I was on hold, hold ,hold for long.

my problem was not solved still no follow up from apple. The giant brand name are not good in customer support.

I know that I am replying super late to this "party" but I know what you all are saying. I have been getting the same problem with my 2nd gen AirPods Pro and my AirPods Max since the last couple of updates. Always frustrating when my Apple gear is doing what I want.

I’m having the same issue, I’m finding that it’s draining my phone’s battery by trying to stay connected to my phone. I do want to be able to find the case by using the Find My network, it’s one of the reasons I upgraded from the first gen pros.