My AirPods first gen are not connecting or showing on my device that never been connected to said device
My AirPods first gen are not connecting or showing on my device that never been connected to said device. Help
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16
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My AirPods first gen are not connecting or showing on my device that never been connected to said device. Help
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16
Hi burger64
welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.
Re: "My AirPods first gen are not connecting or showing on my device
that never been connected to said device. Help "
Your AirPods would need to be well-charged,
Charge your AirPods and learn about battery life
and
in discovery mode. (flashing white) in order to pair.
With that, If you haven't already, you might want to try wearing your AirPods,
and
on iPhone: Try Settings > Bluetooth > tap "Not Connected"
______________________________________________________________________
If more help is needed:
Your iPhone may need updating to the latest compatible iOS version.
Eg: About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support (says iOS 16.5 is the latest)
(The firmware on the AirPods can then be updated automatically when paired).
If iPhone is already using iOS 16.5:
Try re-starting it : How to: Restart your iPhone)
and
The AirPods may need re-setting:
How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support
_____________________________________________________________________
You might want to check that you are only connecting AirPods to one device at a time. (Eg may not be switching between multiple devices.)
See if turn off / turn on bluetooth helps
or
You may need to: Switch your AirPods to another device – Apple Support
________________________________________________
You could also check through Apple support's article:
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
_______________________________
Still need help?
What to do: If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Also, something in here may help::
Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support
_______________________________
Resource:
AirPods User Guide – Apple Support
_______________________________
More support . info. 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 :-)
Hi burger64
welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.
Re: "My AirPods first gen are not connecting or showing on my device
that never been connected to said device. Help "
Your AirPods would need to be well-charged,
Charge your AirPods and learn about battery life
and
in discovery mode. (flashing white) in order to pair.
With that, If you haven't already, you might want to try wearing your AirPods,
and
on iPhone: Try Settings > Bluetooth > tap "Not Connected"
______________________________________________________________________
If more help is needed:
Your iPhone may need updating to the latest compatible iOS version.
Eg: About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support (says iOS 16.5 is the latest)
(The firmware on the AirPods can then be updated automatically when paired).
If iPhone is already using iOS 16.5:
Try re-starting it : How to: Restart your iPhone)
and
The AirPods may need re-setting:
How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support
_____________________________________________________________________
You might want to check that you are only connecting AirPods to one device at a time. (Eg may not be switching between multiple devices.)
See if turn off / turn on bluetooth helps
or
You may need to: Switch your AirPods to another device – Apple Support
________________________________________________
You could also check through Apple support's article:
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
_______________________________
Still need help?
What to do: If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Also, something in here may help::
Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support
_______________________________
Resource:
AirPods User Guide – Apple Support
_______________________________
More support . info. 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 :-)
My AirPods first gen are not connecting or showing on my device that never been connected to said device