Left AirPod charges but the sound only lasts about 5 seconds

fully charged AirPods.Only the right AirPod stays on the left one goes of after 5 seconds even though it states it’s charged.


Posted on Sep 13, 2023 7:11 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2023 8:11 AM

Hi there Jacketp0tat0,


Check out the steps and see if those help resolve this issue with your left AirPod.


If there's no sound in one AirPod
1. Make sure that your charging case is fully charged.
2. Place both AirPods in your charging case and let them charge for 30 seconds.
3. Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad.
AirPods and charging case
4. Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging .AirPods charging status on your iPhone screen
5. Put both AirPods in your ears.
6. Play audio to test both AirPods.
7. If an AirPod still isn't working, reset your AirPods or contact Apple Support.


Those steps are from this article: If your left or right AirPod isn't working - Apple Support Please let us know if those steps help or if you've already tried those.


Take care!

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Sep 14, 2023 8:11 AM in response to Jacketp0tat0

Hi there Jacketp0tat0,


Check out the steps and see if those help resolve this issue with your left AirPod.


If there's no sound in one AirPod
1. Make sure that your charging case is fully charged.
2. Place both AirPods in your charging case and let them charge for 30 seconds.
3. Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad.
AirPods and charging case
4. Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging .AirPods charging status on your iPhone screen
5. Put both AirPods in your ears.
6. Play audio to test both AirPods.
7. If an AirPod still isn't working, reset your AirPods or contact Apple Support.


Those steps are from this article: If your left or right AirPod isn't working - Apple Support Please let us know if those steps help or if you've already tried those.


Take care!

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Left AirPod charges but the sound only lasts about 5 seconds

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