Apple has slightly delayed the release of new wireless AirPods, thanks to which, they say, the company managed to solve a number of technical problems that inevitably happen with new devices. However, judging by the reviews, not all AirPods problems have been overcome by Apple specialists.
On the other hand, for the most part, the troubles that users most often complain about can be classified as standard. That is, those that the user himself can eliminate without much effort.
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In this regard, about what can happen from during their operation, and what should be done in such cases.
AirPods problems - not connecting
If one or both AirPods suddenly stop connecting to the iPhone, iPod or iPad with which you habitually use them, then the first step is to simply insert them into the case. Next, wait at least 10 seconds, then take out both headphones and insert them into your ears. After another 3-5 seconds, AirPods should automatically connect to any of the devices they already “familiar” with, if one is nearby and in working order.
During the process, the connection indicator on the headphone case should flash white. If the white color of the indicator is not observed, close the case, press the reset button while holding it, open the case again and look at the color of the indication. It will either immediately turn white, or you need to keep the button pressed a little more until it blinks yellow several times, and then finally blinks white.
If the headphones are still not connected, then you need to turn off and on Bluetooth, to which the headphones are “attached”, and to which they do not want to connect at the moment. We open " Control Center ", turn off the Bluetooth module, wait with half a minute , turn it on again and look at the behavior of our AirPods. Connected - good, not connected - reboot them (more on this separately - at the end of the post ).
AirPods problems - left or right earbud won't connect
As practice shows, this sometimes happens if, for any reason, one of the headphones of a pair is replaced. Without first setting up, the new AirPod usually just won't sync with the old one and won't connect to the playback device. To fix the problem, you just need to instruct the iPhone, iPad or Mac to “forget” the old AirPods and then connect both existing ones as a new pair. You can do this in the following way:
- open " Settings ", then " Bluetooth » and find the old AirPods in the list;
- tap the letter "i" on the right and then - " forget this device "(If you did not find the" Forgetting "function in the device settings, try restarting the network settings: "Settings" → "General" → "Reset" → "Reset network settings").
After that, we connect both headphones to the device by following the standard pairing procedure.
AirPods problems - won't connect to Mac
To begin with, we note that if your Mac is, let's say, not very new, then connecting AirPods to it can really be not so simple. But sometimes AirPods for some reason do not want to connect with new Macs. If such an incident occurred, then we begin with the actions listed in the previous paragraph.
But keep in mind that if you turn off Bluetooth on your computer, then all wireless BT peripherals that worked with it will also turn off. In particular, the mouse, if it is also Bluetooth. Therefore, instead of disabling the Bluetooth module of the laptop, it is better to try removing the current pair with headphones and pairing in a new way ( "System Preferences" -> "Bluetooth" choose "AirPods" and click " X «).
By the way, directly from the Mac, via iCloud, you can also “untie” the headphones from all your iOS devices with which they are paired, i.e. iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Only after that it is desirable to reboot each of these devices.
A new pair with AirPods, once again open the Bluetooth settings on the Mac and carry out the standard pairing procedure. Next, iCloud will automatically connect the headphones to all other devices. In the vast majority of cases, failures when connecting AirPods to Apple devices are fixed in this way.
If your AirPods suddenly stop connecting to your Mac automatically,...
... then you can quickly fix the problem in one of the following ways:
- open " System settings ", click" Bluetooth ", Further - " Turn off Bluetooth ", wait at least 30 seconds, then click" Enable Bluetooth «;
- in the menu bar, click the speaker icon and in the list " output device » indicate AirPods ;
- on a Mac, open " System settings", click" Bluetooth“, wait a bit until the computer completes the search for all available Bluetooth devices and AirPods appear in the list (most likely marked “ Not connected"), now in the menu bar (at the very top of the screen) click the speaker icon, also wait a bit until all devices are displayed in the list, select AirPods and wait for a sound signal that indicates the completion of the headphone connection procedure.
- also helps in some cases multiple restarts of Mac in a row , during which the old iCloud and Bluetooth cache is cleared.
AirPods problems - won't connect to Apple Watch
Before connecting your Airpods to your smartwatch via Airplay, try turning Airplane Mode on for a few seconds on your Apple Watch and then turning it off. Focus often helps fix bugs with connecting or syncing headphones to Apple Watch.
AirPods problems - not syncing with iCloud
In this case, you should simply log out of iCloud and then log in again. Often this is enough to eliminate various bugs with synchronization. Including those due to which one earpiece stops working (often this happens in the first 1-2 days after connecting AirPods).
If reconnecting to iCloud does not help, then the synchronization problem can also be solved by rebooting the headphones themselves. The procedure is described below.
AirPods issues - disconnecting while talking on the phone
There is also such a problem. And it is especially annoying if the call is very important, or the headphones are turned off when you are on the move - you drive, you walk and you run. Such a sudden shutdown occurs for a number of reasons, and therefore the problem is also fixed in different ways.
Let's start with the simplest - check the battery level of the headphones. If this is in order, then we switch the AirPods to work with phone calls through only one earpiece. This is their normal mode and AirPods should work without problems in it. Set up AirPods so that the left or right earpiece always works as a headset microphone. To do this, tap on the iPhone "Settings" -> "Bluetooth" , in the list of devices we find AirPods and click letter "i" to the right of the name, then tap " Microphone "and choose at your discretion" Always Left AirPods" or " Always Right AirPods«.
Alternatively, you can also temporarily disable the automatic ear detection feature. The mega-functionality of your AirPods will decrease somewhat from this, but it may turn out to find out why the headphones turn off during a call. Press again on iPhone "Settings" -> "Bluetooth" , in the list of devices we find AirPods and tap letter "i" to the right of the name and on the next screen turn off " Ear auto-detect «.
In some cases, restarting the iPhone and / or hard resetting AirPods helps.
AirPods problems - very quickly discharged
Ideally, fully charged AirPods will last up to 5 hours of battery life. A 15-minute charge of fully discharged headphones is enough for approximately 3 hours of operation. And for about a day, the headphones work if you put them in the case from time to time.
If the autonomy of your AirPods is noticeably different from these indicators, then first check if the function is turned on " Ear auto-detect ". Thanks to it, the headphones automatically turn off as soon as you take them out of your ears and do not waste battery power. tapai "Settings" -\u003e "Bluetooth", the letter "i" next to AirPods -\u003e "Auto-ear detection"(switch should be green).
If your headphones are draining faster than usual, try opening and closing your AirPods case near your iPhone (or iPad) less frequently. There is an opinion that the headphones somehow update the Bluetooth connection every time, which also does not help save the charge of their tiny batteries.
If AirPods are draining very quickly, even if they are not involved in any way, then you need to reboot them. And if resetting the settings did not produce the desired effect, then it is better to contact the service or the store for advice. It may be that AirPods will have to be replaced.
how to reset airpods
The procedure is simple, it takes 20 seconds, but, as you already understood, it allows you to solve many software problems that arise with AirPods. Plus, after rebooting the headphones. As a rule, connect too quickly. So, in order:
- put the AirPods in the case;
- on the back of the case we find a button, press it and hold it down for at least 20-30 seconds;
- the orange light on the case lights up - the reboot is completed, close the case;
- open the case next to the iPhone, after which the headphones will automatically reconnect to the smartphone;
- iCloud will also automatically reconnect your AirPods to all your other Apple devices.
how to clean airpods
First, regularly. Secondly, if you notice that one earphone began to sound worse (or both began to sound worse at once), then the first thing to do is to inspect both devices for the presence of various kinds of substances on them, that is, dirt.
The longer you wear headphones and the longer you neglect the procedure for caring for them, the more unpleasant this very procedure will turn out to be in the end. For the simple reason that getting the earwax accumulated in the holes of AirPods is not only unpleasant, but also difficult.
You can clean AirPods with a regular toothbrush (clean and dry) with soft bristles. If the emitter grilles are heavily clogged, first try to “stir up” the dirt with a brush, and then, with the utmost care, pull it out with the help of ... for example, a vacuum cleaner. And do not forget that you have in your hands, "ears" for 160 bucks.
In the most extreme case and if your headphones , then you can use your mouth (they say that this is even more effective than a vacuum cleaner). It is unlikely that it will work the first time, but if you repeat the procedure several times and with the help of a suitable brush, then sooner or later you will remove the debris from the gratings.
We repeat, there is really little pleasant, therefore it is better not to bring it to this and just clean the headphones at least from time to time, without waiting until they clog up to a completely indecent state.
Became famous long before their appearance in nature, wireless AirPods are already sold in full. The product is actually quite interesting and comfortable. At least the fact that it can connect very quickly to compatible Apple devices. And not just Apple.
So, how to connect your AirPods to your Android device or Windows PC:
- go to the Bluetooth settings section of the device with which we are going to pair the AirPods;
- take a charger box with headphones (they should be in it), open the lid;
- on the back of the box we find the button, press it and hold it for a few seconds until the indicator located between the folded headphones starts flashing;
- this blinking means that the main device has “found” the headphones, and their name should appear in the list of detected devices in the Bluetooth settings menu;
- as soon as it appears there, click it and then follow the standard instructions of the connection program.
With this, as it were, sorted out. But not everything is so simple. If AirPods are not connected to an Apple device, then their functionality is somewhat limited. The headphone battery indicator will not be displayed on the screen, the headphone itself will not be able to “magically” and super-quickly switch between different devices. But they will work for sure, moreover, well.
When we connected a pair of AirPods to one of our Android smartphones during testing, in terms of audio playback, they worked immediately and with the proper sound quality. And the touch panel also functioned: two taps on any of the headphones - a pause, two more taps - the track plays again.
In this way, you can connect AirPods (or at least try to connect) to any smartphone, tablet or laptop. Which have a Bluetooth module, of course.
If, however, problems arise during the pairing process and the headphones do not want to connect, then Apple advises rebooting them. To do this, you need to open the case with the headphones, press the button on the back of it and wait until the LED blinks amber. After that, release the button, close the case cover and repeat the pairing procedure again.
It has generated more controversy and curiosity than any other recent move by the company. Part of this decision is due to Apple's intention to "incentivize" the transition to the use of wireless headphones. Below we will explain in the questions and answers what the new "apple" wireless headphones are and how they work.
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What are AirPods?
AirPods are Apple's wireless earbuds released in September 2016.
How much do AirPods cost?
The cost of headphones in retail ranges from 13,000 to 16,000 rubles.
Where can I buy AirPods?
Headphones are available at Apple retail stores and third-party retailers such as or .
Do AirPods come free with new iPhones?
Unfortunately no. iPhone XS and XS Max come with wired EarPods that connect to your device via the Lightning port.
The latest iPhones lack an audio jack. Does this mean I should use AirPods?
No. iPhone is compatible with Lightning-enabled wired headphones or any other Bluetooth headphones. You can also use an adapter that works with regular headphones.
AirPods work via Bluetooth?
Yes. AirPods use Bluetooth to connect to iPhone.
What is the special chip implemented in AirPods?
AirPods are powered by the Apple-designed W1 processor that powers the headphones. The chip makes it easy to pair AirPods with iPhone - just open the case next to your smartphone and the device will display a window to sync with iPhone.
The W1 also provides wireless connectivity, helps conserve battery power, and works with the motion accelerometer and optical sensors to automatically adjust playback and turn on the microphone so that the wearer can use one or two headphones. Thanks to this, AirPods turn on the sound as soon as the user puts them on.
Is the W1 Processor Exclusive to AirPods?
No. This chip is implemented in some other models of Apple headphones, for example, Beats.
How many sensors are in AirPods?
Each AirPods has an infrared sensor that detects when the device is in your ears. In addition, there is an accelerometer that detects taps on AirPods (more on that below).
Can I only use one earpiece?
Yes. Each headphone is separately synchronized with the iPhone, so if you wish, you can use only one of the pair, and the W1 chip will tell the iPhone which one works.
How to charge AirPods?
The headset comes with a charging case, at the bottom of which there is a Lightning port for charging it. In addition, the branded case has its own battery. If you forgot to charge your headphones before going out, just put them in a case for 15 minutes and the charge will last for three hours of battery life.
What is the battery life of AirPods?
According to Apple, AirPods allow you to listen to music for 5 hours without recharging. When using the charging case, the headphones can work up to 24 hours.
Can I use AirPods with Mac or Apple Watch?
Yes. In fact, when you sync your AirPods to your iPhone, the earbuds automatically pair with your Mac and Apple Watch, as long as they're running macOS Sierra (or later) and watchOS 3 (or later), respectively.
Which iPhones are compatible with AirPods?
The headset will work on any iPhone running iOS 10 or later.
Can I connect AirPods to third party devices?
Yes. AirPods can connect to any standard Bluetooth audio player or Android device. Synchronization with the device is carried out using the button on the charging case.
What happens if one of the headphones is lost?
Unfortunately, due to the diminutive size of the headset, the headphones are easy to lose. Apple has provided the ability to replace one of the AirPods for a fee ($69).
Do AirPods have quality sound?
The sound quality on AirPods is nearly identical to the wired EarPods that come with iPhone.
Are AirPods waterproof?
No. However, the headphones are safe to use in the rain or at the gym, but swimming with them is not recommended.
Unlike conventional round earbuds, the design of the Apple earbuds is dictated by the shape of the ear. That is why for many users, EarPods are much more convenient than any other models. EarPods are engineered to deliver minimal loss in sound quality and maximum power.
Apple headphones come with a microphone and an inline remote that lets you adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer and end calls with a single tap. Learn how to get the most out of your three-button EarPods later in our article.
How to Control iPhone with EarPods Remote
1. Play/Pause. Press the center button once to play music or pause a song or video. To resume playback, press the button again.
2. Skip to next song. Press the center button twice.
3. Skip to the previous song. Quickly press the center button three times.
4. Flash forward. Press and hold the center button twice quickly.
5. Rewind. Quickly press and hold the center button three times.
6. Answer a call / end a call. A single press of the center button allows you to answer an incoming call or end the current call.
7. Rejecting an incoming call. Press and hold the center button for about two seconds and then release. Two short beeps confirm call rejection.
8. Switch to an incoming call or a call on hold and put the current call on hold. Press the center button. Press again to return to the first call.
9. Switch to an incoming call or a call on hold and end the current call. Press and hold the center button for about two seconds and then release. Two short beeps confirm the end of the first call.
10. Using Siri. Press and hold the center button to launch the voice assistant. You can ask Siri any questions and tasks: from “set the timer for 3 minutes” (set the timer for 3 minutes) to “what movies are showing tonight” (what is shown in the cinema today?). Siri can launch apps, turn features on and off, like Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and Accessibility. Siri understands natural speech, so you don't need to memorize special commands or memorize keywords.
If conventional headphones with wires for iOS gadgets have a remote control, then what about AirPods wireless accessories? How to switch between tracks, pause songs, keep conversations while watching or filming videos, and give other commands? Let's talk about this today.
And for starters, a little about the product itself and its benefits.
- The headset comes with an Apple W1 processor. It provides first-class data transmission over wireless networks. Also, the part provides excellent sound and a long period without recharging. Siri features are fully supported. The assistant is called with a simple 2nd tap.
- Set up AirPods with one touch. Headphones are connected to devices automatically. The accessory recognizes when the user removes them from the ears, and instantly stops the playback of the track. With the same quality, they interact with all products of the "apple" company. To get started, just remove the headset from the case - and it is ready to interact. When putting on an element, it will connect to the gadget in a second.
- Ample opportunities are provided by the W1 processor. It was developed directly for this accessory. Communication here is 100% wireless, which allows AirPods to sound at their best, and eliminates failures. The battery drains much more slowly than other similar models on the market.
- Listening to music tracks can last up to 5 hours from one full charge cycle. According to the developer, this is the best result on the market. And when using a special case, the duration of work increases to a day. Place the accessory in the case for 12-15 minutes and enjoy your favorite music for another three hours.
- Perhaps the only drawback of the product is the rather high cost. It starts from 12,000 rubles. Accessories are sold separately from the gadgets, they are not supplied in the kit. However, since the iPhone 7 line, these additions are already coming with smartphones. Headphones are equipped with Lightning - connectors and adapters for connecting conventional 3.5 mm elements.
Automatic playback: setting
If the data exchange between the headphones and the device is made, then when placed in the ears, it immediately starts playing tracks. If you remove one element, the composition will pause. If you get both - it will be similar to pressing the stop button, that is, there will be complete silence.
We make this option active through the Bluetooth settings. Next, click on the name of the headphones themselves. After that, turn on the ear auto-detection mode. If the elements are not used, the tracks will start playing through the speakers of the iOS gadget.
With the element detection function disabled on the machine, all tracks will play through headphones. And this will happen regardless of whether accessories are in the ears or not.
AirPods Control Methods
The main tasks are solved with the help of A irpods S iri. The helper is called by the 2nd knock on any element.
Siri can do just about anything. Examples of commands that are given through an assistant, that is, with just one voice:
- playback of selected music tracks;
- increase the volume (the assistant adjusts this parameter - you can not only increase, but also decrease);
- pause track playback;
- obtaining information about the battery charge level (how to check - yes, just give a command by voice);
- information on how the user can get to the house and much more.
Among the shortcomings, we note the inability to manually turn on the next track, change the sound volume level, and more. In wired headphones, all these functions are successfully implemented.
Even with the network turned off, the user will not be able to contact Siri and issue a command. Perhaps in the future, the "apple" company will take into account the shortcomings and add new ways to control AirPods through Siri.
How to answer a call on AirPods?
If in the process of listening to music tracks the user receives a call, Siri announces the call. The answer is possible through the 2nd tap on the top of any earpiece.
So that the user can make calls, the developer equipped each element with a microphone. Its default settings are set to automatic. In other words, each of them can be used as a microphone. When one element is in operation, it is he who will perform these functions.
In the Bluetooth settings of the "apple" device, in the Bluetooth section, you can always force the parameter to be always right or left. When certain settings are applied, the accessory will function as a microphone even when it is pulled out of the ear.
We control AirPods remotely
Unlike simple headphones with wires, these follow the shape of the ear. Therefore, they are very convenient. The speakers are designed so that the loss of sound quality is minimal. But the power, on the contrary, is at the peak of its value.
The accessory is equipped with a microphone and a built-in remote control. Thanks to the latter, you can control the headphones remotely - turn down or turn up the volume, receive a call with a single touch, and more.
AirPods control via remote
Main functions:
- Start playback or pause. Click once on the button element in the middle to play the track or pause it. To restart the process, do the same.
- Skip to the next track. Click 2 times on the button in the middle.
- Return to the previous song. Very quickly click on the button in the center.
- Flash forward. Press quickly 2 times and hold the element in the center.
- Rewind. Everything is the same, but only a triple tap is required.
- Answer a call or end a conversation. It is performed by a single click on the central element.
- Call rejection. Press and hold the element in the center for about 2-3 seconds, then release. The successful outcome of the operation will be reported by 2 short beeps.
- Switch to an incoming call or call on hold. It is required to click on the central element. And to return to the first call, press again.
- The same as in the previous step, but with the termination of the current call. It is required to press and hold the element in the center for about 2-3 seconds, and then release. 2 short beeps will be heard again.
- Working with Siri Click and hold on the center element to launch the assistant. After that, you can ask him any questions. For example, ask to set a timer for a few seconds. Or find out what's on in theaters today. Airplane mode, Bluetooth, accessibility and many other options will also be available. The assistant remarkably recognizes natural speech. Therefore, memorization of strict commands is not required, as well as memorization of key phrases.
Now you know how to control your headphones and how to connect an accessory to your iPhone. No buttons are needed for this - the elements are connected independently. Giving commands is easy. With one gesture, you can adjust the volume. All you have to do is tell Siri to “turn up the volume” and the headphones turn it up.
It is often not necessary to charge the accessory - and this is another undoubted plus of the product. You can charge from the case, which will provide several cycles and allow you to work without additional recharging for up to a day.
No external app needs to be installed for AirPods. The phone automatically recognizes the accessory. The remote control is used to answer calls to the device. It is possible not to interrupt the conversation during other activities, such as video filming.
