Only one airpod connects with iPhone
I've tried everything suggested by Apple online help, yet I can only get one airpod to connect. This happens to two (2) different iPhones. Any suggestions ?
iPhone 12, iOS 16
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Hey skytex,
Sounds like you're needing help with your AirPods not connecting to your iPhone. We'd be happy to help out, however it's not clear what steps you've already completed to this point. With that being the case, we'll need to provide all the steps available to assist with this issue and if the issue persists or you've already completed all the steps available, please get back in contact with Apple Support for further assistance on this matter as they will be best equipped to assist from here and can be contacted using this link: Get Support
Back to the steps we'd suggest though, you'll find them below:
If you can't connect to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Make sure that your iPhone or iPod touch has the latest version of iOS or that your iPad has the latest version of iPadOS.
2. Put both AirPods in the charging case and make sure that both AirPods are charging.
3. To make sure that Bluetooth is on, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
4. If your AirPods are connected, make sure that they're selected as your audio device. If your AirPods appear in the list of devices but they don't connect, go to the next step.
5. Close the lid, wait 15 seconds, then open the lid. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for up to 10 seconds. The status light on the front of the charging case should flash white, which means that your AirPods are ready to connect.
6. Hold the charging case, with your AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
7. Follow the steps on the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
8. Test your AirPods. If you still can't connect, reset your AirPods.
This is outlined further here: If your AirPods won't connect - Apple Support
We hope this helps out.
Take care!