AirPods disconnects on calls

I haven't posted in quite awhile. Have my new AirPods from Apple support after sending in my old ones for engineering to view the logs. The firmware update to the new pair GREATLY improved performance with only occasional drops that would immediately reconnect- until yesterday.

I simply changed the function of the AirPods to play/pause and now they disconnect during calls constantly. Changed it back to Siri and no improvement. Still running an iPhone6s, Apple Watch Series2, and AirPods with the latest firmware and software (non beta). Absolutely furious this is still happening.

I don't believe this is an AirPods issue. When talking on the phone in my car, my Bluetooth would disconnect from my head unit and then reconnect. This was after updating to iOS 10 and getting the watch over Christmas.

I have a 6S plus. Watch 2. AirPods.

Lots of dropping out. Calls where I can't hear anyone, then I'll hear the "reconnect sound" but still not hear anyone. Sometimes my phone will lock up until the person on the line hangs up (all whilst I can't hear them anyway).

Today is my last day I can return and really don't know what to do.

They cost me $229 for these little earphones and whilst they sound good enough, and the convenience in theory is good - ok not getting the results I want.

What's everyone else doing !? Waiting or returning or what?

I should note - when I first bought them they were only synced to my iPhone and I don't remember them having many if any issues.

It could be coincidence, but it's only after I synced them with Apple Watch 2 - that i had the issues. Can't be 100% sure though.

Of the people with AirPod issues, how many have Applẹ watches and it so which model?

I had the same problem with AirPod and IPhone 6s Plus and Apple Watch series 2.

Constantly disconnected during call and only solution is to unpair the watch then everything works. Now waiting for a fix from Apple before I can pair my watch again.

iOS 10.2.1

Apple Watch Series 2

Just bought my airpods this weekend at the apple store. Listening to music while commuting into the office w/o any issues. Used it on a 30 mins conference call just now dropped connection 5 times. This is absolutely unacceptable.

I'm having similar issue (iPhone 6s, latest software, Apple Watch Series 1 sometimes connected, many times not even in the picture). Called Apple Support 2-3 weeks ago and was told to wipe phone and see what happens. I actually did it even though I felt that this was NOT encouraging and said that basically they had no idea what the issue is.

Very frustrating, of course, but I wonder why after so long there's no fix for it. This might warrant a stop by the Apple Store when I have time. Hoping for the best. A clean install and no "it just works" experience is more Microsoft Windows than Apple like. Hopefully things will improve all around sooner rather than later.

I tried reset network settings, and it may have do the trick. Have not gotten a drop call ever since, though can't confirm 100% just yet as I am still monitor it. I am using iphone 7+ running on ios 10.2 with apple watch paired on.

Incidentally, my Apple Watch recently unpaired itself from my phone, where I had to fully erase it ad repair - not a smooth or short process at all as well. The dropped connections on calls happen even when not wearing my Watch (powered off or not around). The idea that I'd have to unpair the Watch even when/if not using it to have the AirPods work properly is a bit infuriating. Hopefully a fix will be issued soon. Although it's been a while, so we're beyond soon already.

Just installed iOS 10.3 beta 3 and noticed some new issues over beta 2:

- long delay before AirPods connect to iPhone

- AppleWatch kept on ringing yesterday while the call was already transfered to my voicemail

So to me beta 3 is worse than beta 2.

My setup:

- iPhone 6S Plus

- AppleWatch gen 0

- AirPods

I really hope Apple gets this mess sorted out...

So I disconnected my Apple Watch and it didn't make a difference.

I was on the phone with a frustrating call centre person who did not understand what I was saying to begin with and then the headphones kept dropping out. I felt like screaming.

I have now just reset the network settings. Seeing if that will make a difference. If it doesn't I will walk into an Apple Store and take a dump. I'm ######## fuming ATM.

I'm not actually going to take a dump in Applẹ. But unfortunately my fully charged AirPods just dropped out on my phone yet again leaving me talking to myself and urgently trying to find my phone without hanging up.

Very UN - Applẹ like so far.

I have found only ONE thing that has solved the issue 100% of the time. It's an annoying workaround and shouldn't be the case but if you use just ONE airpod during a phone call, I've never had a single dropped call. This is with my apple watch connected and everything else as normal. It's become normal to me that as soon as I make a phone call, I simply remove one of the airpods (typically the left because the right one fits better). Ever since doing this, I've had no disconnections at all. Hopefully this gets fixed, but it works for now. When listening to music, I always 2 and I haven't had any issues.

The same for me: delay or no connection to iPhone.

For example Jabra eclipse never loses the connection and quickly connects to the iPhone.

Listening music is amazing but making calls with AirPods is a frustrating experience. 😟

I hope in a fix as soon as possible

I may have a solution.

AirPods are equipped with the ability to use the microphone on either side when talking and the switch from one microphone to the other can be automatic or manual.

I switched mine to manual (left it on Right side) and held a conversation for 65 minutes (my wife.... ) without getting disconnected. This solution also explains that the problem only presents when talking and not listening to music (microphone)

You can make the change when the AirPods are connected, then go to Setting--> Bluetooth, click on the ℹ and go to the end on the menu... where the option for Microphone is...

hope its works for everyone.