{"id":58116,"date":"2022-04-29T16:21:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T10:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=58116"},"modified":"2025-02-07T18:27:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:57:21","slug":"airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Working Fixes For AirPods Won&#8217;t Connect To Mac (Troubleshooting Tips &#038; More)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><mark class=\"mark\">Updated On 07 February, 2025<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AirPods Won&#8217;t Connect to MacBook? Here&#8217;s the Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the charge of your Airpods.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on bluetooth on your Mac.<\/li>\n<li>Update your macOS for compatible pairing.<\/li>\n<li>Reset your Airpods or Restart your macOS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For more fixes read our blog till the end \ud83d\udc47<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Is your newly purchased <strong>Airpods won\u2019t connect to Macbook<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/48Pe7o3T1YI?si=n5QbfjcR70PNbMLf\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Have you been tired of trying to connect your Airpods to Mac but not connecting at all?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This is not a natural case at all, AirPods are not connecting to your Mac could be depend on various reasons. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this situation most people don\u2019t know what to do.<\/p>\n<p>Is that happening with you?<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">Don\u2019t worry\u2026!<\/mark><\/p>\n<p>This blog will help you in the best way possible. Read the five best fixes for Airpods max wont connect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58444\" style=\"width: 1245px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-58444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac.png\" alt=\"Airpods not connecting to mac\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162419\/Airpods-not-connecting-to-mac-80x34.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Airpods not connecting to mac<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Apple AirPods are designed in an intelligent way to prompt quick and error-free pairing to the devices an Apple owner wants to make.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is your new hand iPhone (or any iPhone series device) or it\u2019s a Macbook &#8211; AirPods supports quick pairing to these output devices linked to your iCloud account.<\/p>\n<p>I have personally been using Airpods for so long but didn\u2019t experience any fault issues while connecting to my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/best-accessories-for-your-latest-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone<\/a> device or my Macbook.<\/p>\n<p>However, these are just technologies, jumping into troubleshooting is standard.<\/p>\n<p>In case your AirPods are not connecting to your Mac and you have gone so suddenly empty-mind.<\/p>\n<p>Alternate, don\u2019t know <mark class=\"mark\">what to do next to solve the airpods won&#8217;t connect to mac issues.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"seethis_lik\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/\">How to Fix It When One AirPod (Left\/Right) Is Not Working?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-white\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/#Airpods_Wont_Connect_to_Mac%E2%80%A6_What_To_Do\" title=\"Airpods Won\u2019t Connect to Mac\u2026 What To Do?\">Airpods Won\u2019t Connect to Mac\u2026 What To Do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/#AirPods_Not_Connecting_To_Mac_Heres_The_5_Best_Fixes_For_You\" title=\"AirPods Not Connecting To Mac? Here\u2019s The 5 Best Fixes For You\">AirPods Not Connecting To Mac? Here\u2019s The 5 Best Fixes For You<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/#Advanced_Tips_To_Solve_AirPods_Wont_Connect_Issue\" title=\"Advanced Tips To Solve \u201cAirPods Wont Connect\u201d Issue\">Advanced Tips To Solve \u201cAirPods Wont Connect\u201d Issue<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/#Airpods_Wont_Connect_To_Mac_FAQs\" title=\"Airpods Won&#8217;t Connect To Mac FAQs\">Airpods Won&#8217;t Connect To Mac FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airpods_Wont_Connect_to_Mac%E2%80%A6_What_To_Do\"><\/span>Airpods Won\u2019t Connect to Mac\u2026 What To Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facing trouble connecting AirPods with Macbook? Check to make sure that your AirPods are charged and have good battery life.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, also check that bluetooth connectivity on the macbook is enabled.<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can do two more things to connect your AirPods to Mac by following these methods.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reboot the Mac:<\/strong> Restart your Mac by choosing <strong>Apple menu &gt; Restart.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reset the AirPods:<\/strong> Put your airpods in the charging case and close the lid. Wait for 20 seconds. Open the lid and open the bluetooth management setting on your Macbook.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your AirPods model and click on<strong> \u2018Remove\u2019<\/strong> then <strong>\u2018Forget device\u2019<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58778\" style=\"width: 1245px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58778\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook.png\" alt=\"Reset The Airpods on Macbook\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-80x34.png 80w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/24155614\/Reset-The-Airpods-on-Macbook-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This will forget your Airpods and upon new search, it will be paired again.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>Note: AirPods only connect to your Macbook if it&#8217;s running on its latest OS version. Kindly check for Software Update.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58445 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update.png\" alt=\"AirPods Won't Connect To Mac Check For Software Update\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162618\/AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-Check-For-Software-Update-80x34.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is important because you know that Airpods will work on the updated MacOS version, meaning it won\u2019t pair if your Mac is running on the old version.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t updated your Mac software in a while, that is the reason your air pods won&#8217;t connect after trying so many times.<\/p>\n<p>There may be a possible chance that the airpods wont connect to mac after being informed that your Mac version is updated to the most recent one &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MacOS_Catalina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">macOS Catalina<\/a> v10.15.7<\/p>\n<p>In that circumstance, you can give a try to these mentioned fixes to diagnose and fix the problem.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/mobile-apps\/snapchat-planets\/\">Snapchat Planets: Order & Meaning Explained (Complete Guide!)<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AirPods_Not_Connecting_To_Mac_Heres_The_5_Best_Fixes_For_You\"><\/span>AirPods Not Connecting To Mac? Here\u2019s The 5 Best Fixes For You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58446 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2.png\" alt=\"Fixes For AirPods Won't Connect To Mac\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/26162711\/Fixes-For-AirPods-Wont-Connect-To-Mac-2-80x34.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>1)Connect AirPods and Mac Via Bluetooth<\/h3>\n<p>Besides an iCloud account, you can connect your airpods to mac using bluetooth pairing mode.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Put your AirPods into the charging case with the lid open.<\/li>\n<li>Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for a while until the light begins to flash white, representing that your airpods are in bluetooth pairing mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are connecting for the first time you need to pair it manually. After this, it automatically connects you whenever you try to pair airpods with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/five-biggest-myths-about-macbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">macbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2) Think Of Restarting Your Mac<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes your airpods won\u2019t connect to mac due to a software glitch or technical snag. Try restarting your mac for a fresh start.<\/p>\n<h3>3) Forget Your AirPods As A Bluetooth Device On Mac<\/h3>\n<p>Another reason for airpods not connecting to your mac could be your mac device may be connected to another bluetooth device.<\/p>\n<p>Or paired to your Airpods successfully but won\u2019t function. In that case, try to forget your Airpods as a bluetooth device on your mac bluetooth function.<\/p>\n<h3>4) Make Sure Your AirPods Are Charged<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes it happens automatically that your airpods get disconnected because of low battery.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it could be the in-built function. So, before connecting to the Mac, check the battery of your AirPods.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/top-11-cool-websites-everyone-should-know\/\">50+ Cool Websites To Visit When Bored | Best Fun Websites To Visit In 2025<\/a><\/span>\n<h3>5) Reset Your AirPods<\/h3>\n<p>Just like restarting your Mac, you can reset your AirPods for a fresh start. Resetting may fix fewer software bugs such as connectivity issues.<\/p>\n<p>It is the quickest method that can solve your airpods not connecting to my mac issue.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you are following these practices at this point of time, now you know what to do when <strong>AirPods are not connecting to a Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\"><\/ins> <script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Tips_To_Solve_AirPods_Wont_Connect_Issue\"><\/span>Advanced Tips To Solve \u201cAirPods Wont Connect\u201d Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chances are probably less to say that the above five troubleshooting steps won\u2019t help you.<\/p>\n<p>Many have tested the above solution and for them they have worked perfectly. They are now happy.<\/p>\n<p><em>But of course, it doesn\u2019t mean it works for you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the event that mentioned Airpods&#8217; not connecting solution won\u2019t help you, then the problem is surely different.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">So, following are some advanced tips to try when nothing works.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Update your AirPods to the latest firmware<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version.png\" alt=\"Update Airpods Firmware Version\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-80x34.png 80w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175116\/Update-Airpods-Firmware-Version-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The first thing you can try is updating your airpods firmware to the latest version. Updating ensures they operate and are compatible with the system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To know what version your Airpods firmware is, do the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go the the setting and hit General &gt; About<\/li>\n<li>Select your airpods and it will show information including about the firmware (currently running on).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Currently, the latest airpods firmware version is 5A5304a (released for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> To update Airpods firmware to the new version, you need to visit the Apple Centre.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Turn off the low power mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61256 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode.png\" alt=\"Turn off the low power mode\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-80x34.png 80w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175149\/Turn-off-the-low-power-mode-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maybe enabled-low power mode could be creating an issue for airpods not connecting.<\/p>\n<p>Check whether your Mac is in low power mode. If it is so, turn it off. And try pairing again.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to find low power mode on Mac:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Apple menu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>system preference<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tab <strong>battery &gt; again battery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Check the box to low power battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>This option is only available on: MacBook (Early 2016 and later) and MacBook Pro (Early 2016 and later).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Contact or Visit Apple Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61257 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center.png\" alt=\"Visit The Apple Center\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-80x34.png 80w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/01175225\/Visit-The-Apple-Center-150x64.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is a god-saving step.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit your nearest Apple centre to solve the Airpods won\u2019t connect to mac issue.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting the apple centre means that the problem is big, either you have damaged your Airpods or you received a fake one.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever the snag is, you will get the solution to your problem, that&#8217;s for sure.<\/p>\n<p><em>If its gets damaged, you will receive a new one.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"seethis_lik\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/fixes-apple-watch-not-updating\/\">How To Fix \u201cApple Watch Not Updating\u201d Issue<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airpods_Wont_Connect_To_Mac_FAQs\"><\/span>Airpods Won&#8217;t Connect To Mac FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How To Connect AirPods to Macbook?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can connect any generation of AirPods either through your iCloud account or Bluetooth function.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Why Won\u2019t My AirPods Connect To My Mac?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAirPods not connecting with Mac could be the reason for any one of the following: Hardware issue, Outdated macOS version, and Low battery.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Why Won\u2019t My AirPods Connect To My Laptop?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you\u2019re trying to connect your AirPods with a Macbook, be sure to enable bluetooth on your mac and AirPods by pressing the back button of the case. A successful pairing is required for AirPods working with Macbook.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What To Do If AirPods Won\u2019t Connect To Mac?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStill your airpods wont connect mac by following the above steps. Perhaps your AirPods get damaged somehow. Visit the nearest Apple Store or repair your AirPods with Apple ID. Try these tips when airpods won't connect to mac.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n        \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n        \"mainEntity\": [\n                    {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"How To Connect AirPods to Macbook?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"You can connect any generation of AirPods either through your iCloud account or Bluetooth function.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"Why Won\u2019t My AirPods Connect To My Mac?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"AirPods not connecting with Mac could be the reason for any one of the following: Hardware issue, Outdated macOS version, and Low battery.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"Why Won\u2019t My AirPods Connect To My Laptop?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"If you\u2019re trying to connect your AirPods with a Macbook, be sure to enable bluetooth on your mac and AirPods by pressing the back button of the case. A successful pairing is required for AirPods working with Macbook.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"What To Do If AirPods Won\u2019t Connect To Mac?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"Still your airpods wont connect mac by following the above steps. Perhaps your AirPods get damaged somehow. Visit the nearest Apple Store or repair your AirPods with Apple ID. 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