AirPods Pro not announcing notifications

My old airpods announce notifications but my new airpods pros dont. I have Announce notifacations turned on. What do I do?

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 9:19 AM

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Mar 4, 2026 3:24 PM in response to GavinGaff

Try the following:   How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support with the AirPods Pro.


For your Mac if you have one:


Boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and reboot normally. Then test the AirPods.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


And for your iPhone:  Force restart iPhone - Apple Support. Then test the AirPods.


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