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Are your Apple earbuds not working as they should? Maybe your cheap AirPods are acting up? We've all been there. Fortunately, the process of resetting your AirPods to their default factory setting is quick, painless and more-or-less the same across both earlier incarnations of the Apple's iconic true wireless earbuds and more recent models like the AirPods 4.
Let us help you end your AirPods issues by following the steps below.
Here's a step-by-step guide designed to help you reset both new and refurbished Apple AirPods.
Double check that your case has been charged before beginning this process.
This can be done using using the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet. Go to the Bluetooth Settings, select your AirPods and click the button marked 'Forget'
This can be done using using the Bluetooth settings on your device
Here's a step-by-step guide designed to help you reset the AirPods Pro.
Double check that your case has been charged before beginning this process.
This can be done using using the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet. Go to the Bluetooth Settings, select your AirPods Pro and click the button marked 'Forget'
This can be done using using the Bluetooth settings on your device
Here's a step-by-step guide designed to help you reset the AirPods Max.
This might fix your AirPods Max issues but if it doesn't then follow the additional steps listed below.
Do this until the LED flashes white and then amber.
This can be done using using the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet. Go to the Bluetooth Settings, select your AirPods Max and click the button marked 'Forget'
If resetting your AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max using the steps above didn't solve your issue then the next step might be to take your earbuds into an Apple Store. Depending on the circumstances (such as how old the earbuds are and whether you have Apple Care Plus for Headphones coverage), you might be able to get a replacement sorted out for little or no cost to you. A $45 service fee may apply though.
Otherwise, Apple does offer out-of-warranty repairs for AirPods starting at $69 for issues relating to a single earbud or the charging case.
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