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A single AirPod not working in your headphones? Here is a quick guide to diagnose and fix the problem.
Sometimes only the left or right AirPods earbuds will stop working. Sometimes the problem is the connection, but it can be caused by a hardware fault. There are several things you can try to fix a non-working AirPod on your own.
How To Fix AirPods That Is Not Working – No Sound Make sure the AirPods charging case is fully charged. Place both AirPods in the charging case and close the cover. Let the AirPods charge for about 30 seconds. Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad Check the charging status of your iPhone or iPad to make sure each AirPod is charging Put both AirPods in your ears Play the audio to test them two AirPods.If one AirPod is not working, you may need to reset your AirPods.
How to fix a non-working AirPods – low volume
Sometimes both AirPods play audio, but one has a noticeably lower volume than the other. You can resolve this issue by performing the following steps.
Check the microphone and speaker mesh on each AirPods. Clean the AirPods of any debris to see if that fixes the issue.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, then there is something else to try. Go to the Settings app, then Accessibility, Audio / Visual, and finally Balance. Make sure the slider is placed in the middle so that audio is transmitted equally to both AirPods.
Are you still having issues with a non-working AirPods after trying these issues?
There are a few other things we can try before determining if it is a hardware fault. First of all, forget your AirPods from the Bluetooth list on your iPhone or iPad.
Launch the “Settings” app on your iOS device. Select “Bluetooth” to display a list of devices. Tap the ‘i’ icon on the right and choose ‘Forget This Device’ at the bottom. ‘
Put the two AirPods back into the case and try to pair it again. Open the cover and press and hold the physical button on the case for a few seconds to enter pairing mode. Once paired, you need to check if both AirPods are working.
How to reset AirPods
Are you still unable to hear an AirPod that isn’t working? You can reset your AirPods, which erases each paired device and restores factory defaults. All you have to do is press the button on the front of the case for 15 seconds until the LED lights start flashing.
Reset network settings
Sometimes the problem is that too many Bluetooth devices are causing interference. If you have many Bluetooth devices connected to your iOS device, you may be having a connectivity issue. You will lose all your Bluetooth devices and WiFi passwords saved on your iOS device.
Navigate to “Settings” and tap “General.” Scroll down and tap “Reset.” Look for “Reset network settings”, tap on it and confirm.
That’s about all you can do to fix a non-working AirPod on your own. If you’re still having issues, you may need to visit a Genius Bar for a replacement. Some users have reported hissing sound in an AirPods and have successfully replaced their device.
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