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Written by Lucinda

Connect your Apple AirPods

When I have connection problems with my Apple AirPods, there are a few things I can try to solve the problem myself. I can manually restore the Bluetooth connection, update the firmware, or reset my AirPods, for example. In this article, you can read which 4 steps I go through to solve connection issues between my AirPods and Apple iPhone.

Connnecting Apple AirPods

Connnecting Apple AirPods

Read how to connect your Apple AirPods to your iPhone in 4 steps.

Step 1: Connect the AirPods manually

Step 2: Restore the Bluetooth settings

Step 3: Update the firmware

Connect Apple AirPods automatically

Automatically connect iPhone AirPods

To pair Apple AirPods with an Apple iPhone, I need an iPhone with iOS 10 or higher.

  1. I make sure the Apple iPhone screen is on and go to the home screen.
  2. I open the case and keep it close to my iPhone. I also ensure that Apple AirPods are in the case. Now, a configuration pop-up appears on the screen.
  3. I choose 'Connect' on my iPhone and then tap 'Done'.

What if my AirPods don't connect to my iPhone?

If my AirPods don't connect to my iPhone, I can try a few things to restore the connection myself. For example, I can try to connect my AirPods manually or restore the Bluetooth settings on my Apple iPhone. Doesn't this work? I'll check whether I can update the software on my iPhone, or I reset my Apple AirPods.

Step 1: connect AirPods manually

Connect manually

To restore the Bluetooth connection, I follow the steps below on my iPhone.

  1. I open the case, take out the AirPods and put them in my ears.
  2. On the back of the case, I press the button to activate the signal.
  3. I navigate to the settings on my iPhone and tap 'Bluetooth'. Here, I select my Apple AirPods and choose 'Connect'.

Step 2: restore Bluetooth settings

Restore Bluetooth settings on iPhone

If my AirPods won't connect to my phone, it may be due to the Bluetooth settings of my Apple iPhone.

  1. I go to the settings of my iPhone and tap 'Bluetooth'.
  2. Then, I choose the 'i' icon next to the Apple AirPods and tap 'Forget this device'.
  3. Switch off Bluetooth via settings or the control panel.
  4. I reboot my iPhone.
  5. Switch on Bluetooth again and reconnect the Apple AirPods.

Step 3: update the firmware for the Apple AirPods

Update Apple AirPods firmware

If the latest firmware version for Apple AirPods isn't installed automatically, I can also do this manually.

  1. I put the AirPods in the charging case and leave the case open.
  2. Via the Bluetooth settings on my iPhone, I connect to the Apple AirPods. 3. Then, I go to the settings and choose 'Info'. I then tap 'AirPods'.
  3. If the latest firmware version isn't shown here, I close the case and open it again to force the update process.
Lucinda
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Lucinda Apple Expert.
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