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Airpods won't connect to MacBook Air

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Posted on Jan 1, 2023 8:20 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2023 8:36 AM

If your AirPods won't connect to your MacBook Air, there are a few things you can try:

  1. Make sure that your AirPods are charged and within range of your MacBook Air. The AirPods case should be open and within a few feet of the Mac.
  2. Check the Bluetooth connection on your MacBook Air:
    • Go to "System Preferences" > "Bluetooth" and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
    • If your AirPods are listed in the devices section, try selecting them and clicking the "Connect" button.
    • If your AirPods are not listed, try putting them in pairing mode by opening the case, pressing and holding the setup button on the back of the case until the status light begins to flash white, and then selecting "Connect" when the AirPods appear in the list of devices.
  1. Reset your AirPods:
    • Press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for at least 15 seconds.
    • Let go of the button and then open the case.
    • Press and hold the setup button again until the status light flashes white.
    • Go back to the Bluetooth settings on your MacBook Air and try connecting to the AirPods again.
  1. Restart your MacBook Air: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix Bluetooth issues. To do this, click on the "Apple" menu in the top menu bar, select "Restart," and then click on "Restart" again in the confirmation window.

If none of these steps help, it's possible that there is a hardware issue with your AirPods or MacBook Air. In this case, you may need to contact Apple or an authorized service provider for further assistance.

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Jan 1, 2023 8:36 AM in response to cvierling

If your AirPods won't connect to your MacBook Air, there are a few things you can try:

  1. Make sure that your AirPods are charged and within range of your MacBook Air. The AirPods case should be open and within a few feet of the Mac.
  2. Check the Bluetooth connection on your MacBook Air:
    • Go to "System Preferences" > "Bluetooth" and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
    • If your AirPods are listed in the devices section, try selecting them and clicking the "Connect" button.
    • If your AirPods are not listed, try putting them in pairing mode by opening the case, pressing and holding the setup button on the back of the case until the status light begins to flash white, and then selecting "Connect" when the AirPods appear in the list of devices.
  1. Reset your AirPods:
    • Press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for at least 15 seconds.
    • Let go of the button and then open the case.
    • Press and hold the setup button again until the status light flashes white.
    • Go back to the Bluetooth settings on your MacBook Air and try connecting to the AirPods again.
  1. Restart your MacBook Air: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix Bluetooth issues. To do this, click on the "Apple" menu in the top menu bar, select "Restart," and then click on "Restart" again in the confirmation window.

If none of these steps help, it's possible that there is a hardware issue with your AirPods or MacBook Air. In this case, you may need to contact Apple or an authorized service provider for further assistance.

Airpods won't connect to MacBook Air

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