To begin with, why won’t my AirPods connect to my MacBook?
My AirPods connect to my MacBook maybe damaged or dirty AirPod or charging box, outdated Mac operating system, conflict with Bluetooth connection of smartphone or tablet, or just select wrong Bluetooth or audio settings
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My AirPods Won’t Connect To My MacBook: Why?
A damaged or filthy AirPod or charging case, an out-of-date Mac operating system, conflicting Bluetooth connections with a smartphone or tablet, or simply choosing the wrong Bluetooth or audio setting can all prevent AirPods from pairing or syncing with a MacBook computer.
Another frequent reason for MacBook connection issues is dead batteries in the charging case or AirPod earphones.
Why Do My AirPods Keep Losing Connection With My MacBook?
After being successfully connected and being used, your Apple AirPods may be experiencing one of the following issues.
- The AirPod batteries are flat. Put them in their charging case when not in use to solve this problem quickly. Remember to charge the charging case as well since it is required for charging your AirPods.
- You’re touching your AirPods. The Apple AirPods can be operated by simply touching them. Regrettably, these controls are simple to unintentionally activate when physically adjusting and can also be activated by clothing.
- Another Bluetooth speaker is connecting to your MacBook. The audio output currently in use can be seen by clicking the sound icon. While using your AirPods, you might want to turn off other connected speakers.
Exactly Why Won’t My AirPods Pair With My Chromebook?
If the Bluetooth on your Chromebook is functioning properly, you should be able to connect Bluetooth accessories like a wireless mouse, keyboard, controller, etc. Examine the Chromebook’s Bluetooth to see if there is a problem if you are unable to use your AirPods with it.
The Chromebook should automatically recognize the AirPods if Bluetooth is enabled. Adjust Bluetooth’s on/off status in case it doesn’t. The setup button is located on the back of the AirPods case. Press and hold it if it doesn’t work. The AirPods ought to be recognized by the Chromebook.
You can try the fix I already mentioned if nothing else works. Update the firmware, unpair the device, then fully charge the AirPods before re-pairing. The AirPods should then be reset and reactivated.
How Can I Tell If My Problem Is With My Mac Or My AirPods?
It might not be immediately clear which of the technologically advanced AirPods or Macs is to blame for the connectivity issues.
However, focusing your solutions on the specific device that caused the issue can help you know where to start and can even save you time!
Here’s how to determine whether your Mac or AirPods are to blame for the connectivity issue.
- Pair your AirPods with another device (preferably a Mac). If your AirPods function on the other device, your Mac is the issue, and you can use these troubleshooting steps to fix it.
- Pair another set of AirPods (or other wireless earbuds) with your Mac. If the other pair of AirPods connect to your Mac without any issues, your AirPods may be the culprit, so try these fixes instead.
Depending on the outcomes of your test, you can try various fixes that are more specialized to the problem. To make sure nothing has been overlooked, we advise trying the fixes for both devices.
Why Won’t My AirPods Pair With My Mac?
Your AirPods could have trouble connecting to your Mac for a number of reasons. Some of them are:
- Bluetooth is not enabled on your Mac
- There is a problem with Bluetooth on your Mac
- The AirPods are low on or out of charge
- The AirPods are not within range of your Mac
- There is a problem with the AirPods
Let’s examine the solutions, beginning with the most practical and tried-and-true ones.
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Ways To Fix When AirPods Won’t Connect To Your Mac
Check The Battery Level Of Your AirPods.
It’s possible that the AirPods won’t connect if their battery is low. By opening the case, going to Control Centre, and tapping the battery icon while using your AirPods with an iPhone or Apple Watch, you can determine their charge status. If the battery is low, charge the case with the AirPods inside for a few hours before attempting to connect them once more.
Check To See If Mac Has Bluetooth Turned On.
the Control Center icon in the menu bar should be selected. The Bluetooth icon must be blue and set to “On.”‘ Your AirPods should be listed below the toggle switch. If Bluetooth is turned on, try turning it off and back on.
Restart Your Mac
Sometimes a simple restart will take care of a small issue like this. Your Mac clears RAM, deletes temporary files, and flushes cache files when you restart it. It also resets the system management controller if your Mac has Apple silicon. Any of these could be used to fix an AirPods connectivity issue.
Update Your Macos
Check for an OS update after restarting your Mac if that doesn’t solve the issue. The version of macOS that your Mac is using might contain a bug. The update ought to make it right in this instance. Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update under About This Mac. Follow the on-screen directions to install any updates that are available.
Assure Your Devices Use The Same Apple Id
The same Apple ID must be signed on all of your devices that you use AirPods with. Otherwise, there won’t be an automatic connection.
Select System Preferences from the Apple menu, then click Apple ID. Using the sidebar, select Overview. If the bottom button reads “Sign In,” you are not logged in. If it says “Sign Out,” check to make sure your Apple ID is the same across all of your devices.
Remove & Re-add Your AirPods
Try removing your AirPods from Mac and adding them again if none of the aforementioned steps work.
- Select System Preferences by selecting Apple menu.
- Choose Remove from the context menu after choosing the Bluetooth pane and the AirPods.
- Open the AirPods charging case, remove the headphones, and set them close to your Mac.
- To setup, hold down the case’s setup button.
- Click Connect as soon as they show up on the screen.
Clean The AirPods & AirPods Case
AirPods are connected to Mac using the AirPods case. In order to avoid losing connectivity between the AirPods and the case, it must be kept clean and well-maintained. Additionally, for proper connection with the case, your AirPods must be free of dust and debris.
Reset Your AirPods
The only way to reset your AirPods is with an iPhone, Mac, or iPad that is already plugged in.
- Place the AirPods in their case, then zip up the lid.
- Open the lid after a 30-second wait.
- Tap Settings, followed by Bluetooth, on the iOS device.
- Forget this Device by tapping the “i” next to your AirPods. Tap again to confirm.
- The setup button should be pressed and held for 15 seconds after removing the AirPods case. Await the amber to white flash of the light.
- Place the case near your iOS device with the lid open, then follow the on-screen instructions to reconnect your AirPods.
FAQs
I Have A MacBook, Can I Use Two AirPods?
Yes, you can pair more than one Bluetooth earbud with your Mac, but only one of them can be used at once. Using two sets of AirPods simultaneously on a Mac is not possible, but doing so while using two AirPods simultaneously on an iPhone is possible.
Do AirPods Only Function With Iphones?
No, AirPods work with Windows PCs and Android phones as well as other devices that support Bluetooth headphones.
I Have A MacBook, But I Have Fake AirPods.
Most likely, if you have counterfeit AirPods, they should connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device.
Conclusion
There has always been a connectivity problem with AirPods. If you’re not aware of the typical causes, it might seem frightening. Even so, 99% of the time the potential solutions I listed above ought to work to resolve most problems.
Many thanks for reading.