AirPods 4 won't connect with my iPhone 15 on iOS 18.3

"AirPods 4 won't connect with my iPhone 15 on iOS 18.3: [...] Can it be hardware problem? My Iphone is on the latest software (18.3). I'm hopeless."

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Troubleshooting AirPods - Connectivity:

A Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit Apple Support links:

• If your Left or Right AirPod isn't Working - Apple Support

• If your AirPods Won't Connect – Apple Support

• Connect and Use your AirPods and AirPods Pro – Apple Support

B. Verify the Balance:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: Accessibility
4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
5. Adjust: the audio volume balance

C. Also, Clear Out Earwax:

How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

"AirPods 4 won't connect with my iPhone 15 on iOS 18.3: [...] Can it be hardware problem? My Iphone is on the latest software (18.3). I'm hopeless."

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Report this as an Update Bug to Apple:

Do your Part:  Provide Feedback:

It is important that you provide feedback on this occurrence to Apple.  Apple won't get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is going on, and what needs to be fixed. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.

1. Go Here: Feedback - AirPods - Apple
2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: that this all started after installing an update, and how you've troubleshot this, thus far. Include the URL of this thread.
4. Proceed from there as necessary

Troubleshooting iPhone Bluetooth:

A. Visit these Links:

• Set Up and Use Bluetooth Accessories on iPhone - Apple Support

• If you can't Connect a Bluetooth Accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

B. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

1. Go To: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: Reset
4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
5. Enter: [Your Passcode]