Tested-New AirPods with iPod Nano 7th Generation (current)

I tried locating info on compatibility of the new AirPods with the current generation iPod Nano but found nothing. My wife wanted a wireless earbud solution that was lighter weight than an iPod Touch or iPhone and we decided to try it out. Unfortunately, I found that while they were able to pair successfully to the Bluetooth 4.0 available in the Nano, the volume at maximum level was very quiet and unusable. This seems like a software issue as there isn't a pre-amp involved in the iPod Nano. Perhaps Apple will issue a software update (or a new product). In the interim, don't bother buying the AirPods if you're only planning on using them with the iPod Nano.

null-OTHER, iOS 10.2, AirPods and iPod Nano

Posted on Dec 27, 2016 6:41 AM

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D-Rock-1481

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Posted on Jan 25, 2018 6:56 AM

I have the same issue with my AirPods and iPod Nano. After playing around with the two devices for a couple of days, I found a more straightforward solution than the one listed below so I thought I would share.

After pairing the AirPods with the Nano

1) Go into settings on the iPod and turn off Bluetooth.

2) Press and hold the home and power button until the device turns off, and the apple logo comes up you can release both buttons

3) Open the music app on the iPod (I tried this with the podcast app, and it didn't work)

3) Start any song and turn the volume all the way up.

4) Go into settings and turn on the Bluetooth and connect the AirPods (this process can be accomplished without the AirPod's charging case)

5) If it worked, the AirPods will start playing at a really loud volume so be prepared.

If it doesn't work, try the steps again. I've had about an 80% - 90% first-time success rate with this process.

I wish Apple would fix this issue.

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Dec 15, 2017 3:58 PM in response to HelloDMo

This worked!!! I thought I'd never get my 7th Gen Nano to work with these but now the volume works it like I would expect. Don't know how you figured this out, but it only took a couple of minutes to follow your steps. I hope it stays working...time will tell.

Can't thank you enough! 😊

Deborah

Dec 16, 2017 1:42 PM in response to Nevada_Princess

Well, it worked for a bit. I grew bold and thought I would try to pair the AirPods with my TV, which didn't work, and which broke the volume fix I had just done. Now try after try I can't get it to be fixed again. 😟

KuRiX

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4 points

Jan 8, 2017 3:42 AM in response to stratusdigitaldog

Same issue here, so it is confirmed, airpods and ipod nano don't work well together 😟

KuRiX

Level 1

4 points

Feb 5, 2017 5:02 AM in response to stratusdigitaldog

Now they will build a new ipod nano with the new awesome feature of supporting airpods... very sad.

deggie

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Feb 5, 2017 5:17 PM in response to clever alias

I don't see that they list the Nano as compatible.

KuRiX

Level 1

4 points

Feb 5, 2017 11:25 PM in response to stratusdigitaldog

You are right, but they work with 10 years old android mp3 players...

Feb 6, 2017 7:15 AM in response to KuRiX

So what? That's purely coincidental.

Feb 6, 2017 7:15 AM in response to clever alias

Learn to read the compatibility chart first.

Jerf12

Level 1

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May 12, 2017 6:01 PM in response to anilsudhakaran

No. It's purely stupid. Their own products should work together.

deggie

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May 12, 2017 8:50 PM in response to Jerf12

Their products do work together. But Apple never claimed that it would work with the Nano, which is a much older product.

Abebba

Level 1

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Jul 8, 2017 3:02 AM in response to HelloDMo

Is this still working for you? Did the increased volume level hold up?

Sep 29, 2017 9:47 AM in response to HelloDMo

This worked perfectly for me first time. Thrilled because really like them with iPhone but wanted to use with iPod as use that much more for listening to audiobooks

Oct 24, 2017 12:25 PM in response to KuRiX

Hei KuRiX!

I'm new at this, but how do I get version 3.5.1 form my airpods??

skiffj1

Level 1

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Oct 26, 2017 5:40 PM in response to stratusdigitaldog

HelloDMo's Instructions worked perfectly for Nano 7th generation. I got my AirPods today updated my Nano through ITunes and paired them successfully with the Nano. Sound is great. Thank you!!!!!

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