Apple’s AirPods are renowned for their seamless connectivity and good-quality audio, but just like any other wireless earbuds, they’re prone to error.
It’s fairly common for them to disconnect randomly sometimes, especially if you’ve been using them for a long time. Luckily, many solutions help you stop your AirPods from disconnecting.
Keep the AirPods Nearby
AirPods use the H1 chip, which makes their Bluetooth connectivity much better than other wireless earphones, but they still have their limits, and your AirPods shouldn’t be too far away from your device.
To get the best sound quality and avoid interruptions, ensure your device is nearby and there are no objects between your AirPods and your device.
Turn your Bluetooth off and on again
AirPods that are disconnecting suggest a Bluetooth connection error. Turning your Bluetooth off and then on again is one way to reset the connection.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Tap the toggle button next to Bluetooth to turn it off.
- Tap the button next to Bluetooth again to turn it back on.
The connection between your device and the AirPods will now be reset.
Reconnect your AirPods
Another way to reset your AirPods is by disconnecting and connecting them again. To do this, put your AirPods back in the case and don’t take them out for 10-15 seconds. Once they’ve disconnected from your device, take them back out and reconnect them to your device.
Make sure your AirPods are sufficiently charged
If there’s not enough charge on your AirPods, they’ll disconnect from your device automatically. To prevent this from happening, make sure you charge your AirPods. If you charge them for 5 minutes by keeping them inside the case, they’ll last for an hour.
You can check the battery level of your AirPods and the case by opening the lid and bringing the case near your phone.
Unpair your AirPods and pair them again
If nothing works, you’ll have to pair your AirPods with your device again.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings and tap on Bluetooth.
- Tap the info icon next to your AirPods.
- Tap Forget This Device.
- A confirmation box will pop up. Tap Forget Device to unpair your AirPods from your phone.
- Return to your Home Screen and open the AirPods case to see an animation on your phone. Tap Connect.
- Press and hold the button on the back of your AirPods case. Your case will show a white light.
- Once your AirPods have finished pairing with your phone, tap Done.