Why can’t I have AirPods on Bluetooth?

Hi Lindasuechaney

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.

Re: Why can’t I have AirPods on Bluetooth

This could be for any one of various reasons, and we do not have much info. to go on:

Eg: Compatibility

✽ You may need to update you iPhone's iOS version to the latest.

About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support (says iOS 16.4.1)

That way the firmware on the AirPods will automatically update also, when paired.

About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support

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✽. The AirPods may need re-setting:

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support

✽. How to: Connect your AirPods and AirPods Pro to your iPhone - Apple Support

✽ Trouble-shooting if needed: 

                            What to do: If your AirPods won't connect - Apple Support

✽. You might want to check that you are only connecting headphones to one device

at a time. (Eg may not be switching between multiple devices.)

See if turn off / turn on bluetooth helps

or

Switch your AirPods to another device – Apple Support

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How to:

Use AirPods and other Bluetooth accessories with Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Resource:

AirPods User Guide – Apple Support

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More Support if needed:

AirPods Support Website:

Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for your AirPods....

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support

All the best :-)