only one air pod is showing up

both airpods are in my ears but only one seems to be working i’ve tried to restart and reconnect them nothing works. these are new and i don’t want to spend 80 bucks getting new ones again.

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 3, 2025 6:03 PM

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Mar 3, 2025 6:09 PM in response to kanarian259

"only one air pod is showing up: both airpods are in my ears but only one seems to be working i’ve tried to restart and reconnect them nothing works. these are new and i don’t want to spend 80 bucks getting new ones again."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:


A Few Thoughts to Try:


A. Start by wiggling it in your ear.


B. Charge these to 100%


C. Visit Apple Support links:


D. Verify the Balance:

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


E. Clear Out Earwax:

Go Here: How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support


F. Enable: Automatic Ear Detection - Apple Support

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