Airpods 1st generation

N3li135 Said:

"Airpods 1st generation: My airpods are not connecting automatically to phone or across devices. What can be the cause of this?"

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Is Bluetooth enabled? If not, then enable it, if wireless.

N3li135 Said:

"Airpods 1st generation: My airpods are not connecting automatically to phone or across devices. What can be the cause of this? [...]bluetooth is enabled. everything used to work before, all of a sudden it just stopped connecting."

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:

A Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit Apple Support links:

• If your Left or Right AirPod isn't Working - Apple Support

• If your AirPods Won't Connect – Apple Support

• Connect and Use your AirPods and AirPods Pro – Apple Support

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