You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

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

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

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?"

-------


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

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

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?"

-------


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

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.