Airpods not connecting

Does anyone know why my airpods arent connecting to my phone or any other device even though they are fully charged and blink white? This happened after i clicked “forget this device” now all of a sudden they dont work

iPhone 13

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 6:59 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2023 5:50 AM

Hey jbando123,


We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps to take if your AirPods aren't pairing as expected; If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect - Apple Support


"If you can't connect to your iPhone or iPad

  1. Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or 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.
  6. 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.
  7. AirPods charging cases

  8. Hold the charging case, with your AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your iPhone or iPad.
  9. Follow the steps on the screen of your iPhone or iPad.
  10. If you still can't connect, reset your AirPods or contact Apple Support."


Thanks!



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Oct 1, 2023 5:50 AM in response to jbando123

Hey jbando123,


We'd recommend reviewing this article as it provides steps to take if your AirPods aren't pairing as expected; If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect - Apple Support


"If you can't connect to your iPhone or iPad

  1. Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or 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.
  6. 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.
  7. AirPods charging cases

  8. Hold the charging case, with your AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your iPhone or iPad.
  9. Follow the steps on the screen of your iPhone or iPad.
  10. If you still can't connect, reset your AirPods or contact Apple Support."


Thanks!



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