Apple’s AirPods add a great convenience factor to our daily lives given the fact that they’re wireless. But, the very same can also oppose a negative consequence as they often run into connectivity issues. Such issues usually mean that either the battery is dead only on one side or the earbud is clogged with debris. But luckily, there are tricks you can apply to fix one of your AirPods not working.
Basic Troubleshooting
Before going over the solutions below, try unpairing and then pairing your AirPods again. Although it may not sound as effective of a method, it can work if the AirPods not working is only because of a minor technical glitch.
Let’s start by unpairing your AirPods. First verify they’re connected to your iPhone. Then, go toSettings>Bluetooth. Once you notice your AirPods, tap on the blueinfoicon next to it. Now, selectForget This Device.Again, tap onForget Deviceto confirm. Next, reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone.
Charge Your AirPods
The first indicator of a completely dead AirPods is that it’s out of battery. Even though you use them together, each separate AirPod can have different levels of charge. This is especially true if you recently only had one AirPod in your ear and the other inside the case. Doing so will make one AirPod continue charging while the other consumes battery.
Clean Your AirPods
If it’s been a long time since you started using AirPods, you might not have noticed the accumulated dirt inside it. With frequent usage, the AirPods can slowly collect earwax or other dirt particles which can clog the speakers and give you a muffled sound. If there is even more debris, your AirPod can stop playing any sound at all.
It’s important to keep your AirPods clean and thankfully, you can do it at home. All you need is a lint-free microfiber cloth, a cotton swab, and 70% Isopropyl alcohol.
If you want a complete and comprehensive guide on properly cleaning all AirPods models, you may check out our other article. If you want to professionally clean your AirPods, you can also visit any nearby Apple Store.
Check Volume Levels
Even if both the AirPods play sound together, there’s a setting on your iPhone that allows you to adjust the volume on either AirPod separately. There’s a chance someone might’ve changed the setting. You can check it by following this method.
If you’re using AirPods with an Android phone, you can’t manually change the volume levels on either side of the AirPods.
Check Water Inside AirPod
Besides dirt particles, there might be water drops inside the earbuds. If this is the case, one AirPod may not temporarily play any sound. To dry your AirPods, you’re able to take a microfiber cloth and then wipe the AirPod. You can also use a fan to help dry the AirPods. But, verify not to make the fan face towards the front of the earbuds which can push the water further inside.
If you want a detailed guide on how to withdraw water from your AirPods, you can check out ourother content.
Turn On Automatic Ear Detection
Your AirPods play when they detect that they’re in your ear. If there are issues with the sensors on your AirPods, it might be because the Automatic Ear Detection feature is turned off on your iPhone.
Reset Network Settings
Since AirPods rely on connections with Bluetooth, they are sensitive to any connectivity errors. You can fix such issues by resetting your network settings. Doing so clears all information regarding your current networks, like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular Data, custom DNS server settings, and more. Although you’ll need to eventually re-enter the credentials, it solves most network-related problems.
Reset AirPods
Hard resetting your AirPods can help troubleshoot any network or connectivity-related issues with your phone. Regardless of the model of your AirPods, the steps to reset them are identical. First, we’ll need to disconnect the device and then pair them again.
If none of the solutions are working for you, there are chances that one AirPod is permanently damaged due to shocks or hardware failure. To diagnose and fix the problem for your AirPods professionally, the optimal solution is to contact Apple Support
