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AirPod (Gen 3) not connecting

I’m following all the steps. I have my Airpods in their case and I’m pressing and holding the set up button for 15 seconds. It’s flashing amber but not white. Nothing is showing up on my iPhone saying connect to Airpods or anything. What do I do?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 27, 2022 7:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2022 9:30 PM

tayvin144 Said:

"AirPod (Gen 3) not connecting: I’m following all the steps. I have my Airpods in their case and I’m pressing and holding the set up button for 15 seconds. It’s flashing amber but not white. Nothing is showing up on my iPhone saying connect to Airpods or anything. What do I do?"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:


Start by wiggling it in your ear. No success? Charge these to 100%. If still not success, refer to the following...


Troubleshooting AirPod Connectivity:

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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Nov 27, 2022 9:30 PM in response to tayvin144

tayvin144 Said:

"AirPod (Gen 3) not connecting: I’m following all the steps. I have my Airpods in their case and I’m pressing and holding the set up button for 15 seconds. It’s flashing amber but not white. Nothing is showing up on my iPhone saying connect to Airpods or anything. What do I do?"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:


Start by wiggling it in your ear. No success? Charge these to 100%. If still not success, refer to the following...


Troubleshooting AirPod Connectivity:

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

AirPod (Gen 3) not connecting

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