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AirPods won't connect

Apple: “If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, try to pair your AirPods to your device again.”

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    Make sure Bluetooth is on

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    • Make sure that Bluetooth is on:
    • On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, then tap Bluetooth.
    • On Mac, choose Apple menu, then click System Settings. Click Bluetooth.

    Apple: If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect ↗

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    Pick them in Control Center

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    • Take your AirPods out of the charging case and put them in your ears.
    • Open Control Center on your device, then tap or click the AirPlay button:
    • If your AirPods appear in the list of devices, select them, then test them by playing audio from your device. Make sure the volume on your device is turned up.
    • If your AirPods don't appear in the list of devices, or they do appear but won't connect, go to the next step.

    Apple: If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect ↗

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    Pair them again

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    • If you're using a Mac, pair your AirPods with your Mac manually. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, do the following, depending on which AirPods you have:
    • For AirPods 4 (both models) and AirPods 5 (both models), double-tap the front of the case until the status light flashes white.
    • For AirPods Pro 3, double-tap the front of the case until the status light flashes white.
    • For all other models, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white.
    • Hold the charging case, with your AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your iPhone or iPad, and follow the steps on the screen.

    Apple: If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect ↗

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