{"id":58562,"date":"2022-06-06T17:18:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=58562"},"modified":"2025-02-12T16:15:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T10:45:28","slug":"one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix One AirPod Not Working Issue? 3 Quick Solution!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><mark class=\"mark\">Updated on 12 February 2025<\/mark>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>One Airpods not working? Turn off the bluetooth and put your Airpods back in the case. Now, charge your Airpod case and wait for 5 minutes and try connecting again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why is my one Airpod not working? Or is my left ear Airpod not charging?<\/p>\n<p>Is it happening to you? Don\u2019t know what to do?<\/p>\n<p><strong>[3 Great Method] to fix one airpod not working issue:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Turn Bluetooth On and Off<\/li>\n<li>Try forget your airpods and reconnect<\/li>\n<li>Adjust stereo balance feature<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Continue reading our blog to learn in detail.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r-1aEr815VY?si=j-4LnPaFPZrq_sVA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><mark class=\"mark\">Is your one Airpod not working or producing no audio when hearing music or talking with someone?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AirPods from Apple is a wire-free tech that has come out as an innovative gadget around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Given that, more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/apple-statistics\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">82 million users<\/a> are using AirPods and 94% of them are finding it worth more than other gadgets such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/galaxy-buds-pro-are-samsungs-answer-to-the-airpods-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung\u2019s Galaxy buds pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is cool to know that you have AirPods, that too latest one. But it is bad to hear that only one airpod is working.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, you might be tempted to know why one AirPods is not working while it was working perfectly fine just a day before.<\/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<p>To be honest, there is no science involved\u2026 indeed, it could be a glitch.<\/p>\n<p>But sometimes, it is also true that you may have purchased a damaged product.<\/p>\n<p>Relax\u2026. This blog is dedicated to you, those looking for a solution for one airpod not working.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve mentioned the top reasons to know why one airpod does not work along with genuine fixes to get back audio on both ears.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/the-proven-top-10-no-code-platforms-of-2020\/\">The Proven Top 10 No-Code Platforms of 2021<\/a><\/span>\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\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/#Reasons_Why_Only_One_AirPods_Is_Not_Working\" title=\"Reasons Why Only One AirPods Is Not Working\">Reasons Why Only One AirPods Is Not Working<\/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\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/#Try_These_Fixes_When_One_AirPod_Is_Not_Working\" title=\"Try These Fixes When One AirPod Is Not Working\">Try These Fixes When One AirPod Is Not Working<\/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\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/#In_The_End\" title=\"In The End\">In The End<\/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\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Only_One_AirPods_Is_Not_Working\"><\/span>Reasons Why Only One AirPods Is Not Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What to do if one airpod not working? Many people believe that one airpod is not working because of any glitch in the moment trying pairing your airpods.<\/p>\n<p>That is possibly so true, but not hundred percent.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">Following are the top reasons why only one airpod is working.<\/mark><\/p>\n<h3>May be one AirPods having no sound<\/h3>\n<p>If audio is coming only from one ear-side and the other produces no sound, this could mean that one earpiece of the Airpod is defective or gets damaged accidentally.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, cleaning the debris will also not work.<\/p>\n<h3>Might be AirPods not paired properly<\/h3>\n<p>Airpods are based on wireless connectivity and can be paired through only bluetooth (and with-in sourced range).<\/p>\n<p>You can connect your Airpods with any Apple device, say iPad and iPhone, even with Android devices too.<\/p>\n<p>If you have your Airpods connected with various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/essential-tips-to-secure-your-operating-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Operating Systems<\/a>, it might be casual to notice pairing snags that cause it to connect AirPods properly.<\/p>\n<h3>Possibly one AirPod ran-out from battery<\/h3>\n<p>Check the charge status on your iphone or ipad. AirPods work properly when they have sufficient power.<\/p>\n<p>When falling into critical battery level, could create an audio delay in your Airpods which can lead you to experience hearing audio in only one earpiece.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend you to use your Airpods when it has a good amount of battery percentage and avoid using them when noticing lower battery life.<\/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=\"Try_These_Fixes_When_One_AirPod_Is_Not_Working\"><\/span>Try These Fixes When One AirPod Is Not Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58563 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem.png\" alt=\"One AirPod Not Working Here's How to Fix the Problem\" width=\"1245\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem.png 1245w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem-30x13.png 30w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/06170559\/One-AirPod-Not-Working-Heres-How-to-Fix-the-Problem-80x34.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Why isn&#8217;t my left airpod working? Why is my right airpod not working? <mark class=\"mark\">Try the following fixes to get back audio in both ear piece.<\/mark><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Turn Bluetooth On and Off<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might not hear the audio in one AirPod because maybe the audio is not properly being sent from the device you connected through bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, you can try reconnecting your AirPods with bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>On iPhone and iPad including iPod, go to <strong>Setting &gt; Bluetooth &gt; Switch it off (first), and then click again to turn it on<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Try Forget Device Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Still not hearing audio in one Airpod? You can do one more thing to solve one airpod not working problem. Try connecting your Airpods again but this time from the start.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to bluetooth setting<\/li>\n<li>Tap on \u2018i\u2019 next to the Airpods<\/li>\n<li>Click on Forget this Device to make a new connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will forget your Airpods. Upon new search, it will establish a new connection with your AirPods.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/top-10-successful-saas-companies-of-all-times\/\">Top 10 Successful SaaS Companies Of All Times<\/a><\/span>\n<p><strong>3. Check Stereo Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Probably you do not hear the audio in one AirPod because you may unknowingly set the outflow path of audio to either the left side or right side, but not stereo.<\/p>\n<p>To get the audio in both Airpods, you should check for the stereo balance feature on your device.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to adjust Stereo balance on different devices and systems.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">A. How to adjust Stereo balance on iPhone<\/mark><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>Setting &gt; Accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Find <strong>Audio\/Video option<\/strong> under Hearing section<\/li>\n<li>Check for the slider, it should be in the midway between L and R. If it is not so, make that balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">B. How to adjust Stereo balance on Android<\/mark><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <strong>Setting &gt; Additional Setting<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Accessibility<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<li>Scroll to the Hearing section and adjust audio hearing to the mid between the L and R.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">C. How to adjust Stereo balance on Mac<\/mark><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>Mac\u2019s system preference setting<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on<strong> Sound<\/strong> icon<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Output<\/strong>, select the AirPods type from the list<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the audio slider is midway between the Left and Right.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many people also encounter a problem of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>AirPods not connecting with Mac<\/strong><\/a> properly resulting in hearing no sound upon various attempts.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve pointed out some issues and fixes\u2026 go and read.<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-listing\" style=\"border: 1px solid #DC2166; padding: 20px 30px 20px 50px; margin: 30px 0; background: rgb(220 33 102 \/ 6%); box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 20%); border-radius: 5px; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"question-mark\" style=\"width: 30px; height: 30px; color: #fff; display: inline-block; text-align: center; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #DC2166; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: -13px;\">!<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_The_End\"><\/span>In The End<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put both airpods in your ears and try play audio not so loud, initially. If no sound coming, put them back in case and let them charge for 30 minutes atleast. I am sure you have found these solutions effective and time-saving. By leveraging one airpod not working tips, you can fix sound in one airpod issue without visiting apple center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Why is my AirPod only playing in one Ear?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your AirPods, whether AirPods (2nd Generation), AirPods (3rd Generation), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, produce audio on only one side, something\u2019s wrong. The cause could be anything mentioned above. For a solution, read this again.                    <\/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 is my left AirPod not working when talking on my phone?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen there is a glitch developed at the pairing moment, it may cause you to experience audio on only one side of the AirPods.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How to fix one airpod not working issue with my Android device?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you are experiencing one airpod not working with an Android device, you can either restart your android device or reboot Airpods for a fresh connection establishment to solve this problem.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How to fix one airpod not connected issue with my iPad\/iPhone device?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWell, there is not a single solution to deal with this issue. The cause can range from very basic snagging (low battery charge) to complex problems (audio setting manipulation). Read this blog to solve the AirPods audio connection problem with iPhone\/iPad.                    <\/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\": \"Why is my AirPod only playing in one Ear?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"If your AirPods, whether AirPods (2nd Generation), AirPods (3rd Generation), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, produce audio on only one side, something\u2019s wrong. The cause could be anything mentioned above. 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