{"id":76146,"date":"2024-01-30T18:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T13:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=76146"},"modified":"2024-01-30T18:42:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T13:12:02","slug":"how-to-reset-airpods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-reset-airpods\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reset, Pair, &#038; Clean AirPods In 2024? (With Pictures)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There may come a moment where you think that resetting airpods can solve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/one-airpod-not-working-reasons-and-fixes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one airpods not working<\/a> issue or something.<\/p>\n<p>Resetting airpods unconditionally filters out glitches, bugs, and provides you with new connections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resetting your airpods is a simple and straightforward process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But still many users find it hard to perform. In this guide, you will learn how to reset, pair, and clean airpods.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/costco-gas-hours-and-holidays\/\">Costco Gas Hours: Know Everything Including Holidays, Saturdays, & Sundays In 2025<\/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\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#How_To_Reset_Airpods\" title=\"How To Reset Airpods?\">How To Reset Airpods?<\/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\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#What_To_Do_When_AirPods_Wont_Reset\" title=\"What To Do When AirPods Won\u2019t Reset?\">What To Do When AirPods Won\u2019t Reset?<\/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\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#How_To_Pair_Airpods_With_iPhone\" title=\"How To Pair Airpods With iPhone?\">How To Pair Airpods With iPhone?<\/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\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#How_To_Pair_Airpods_With_Macs\" title=\"How To Pair Airpods With Macs?\">How To Pair Airpods With Macs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#Are_Airpods_Waterproof\" title=\"Are Airpods Waterproof?\">Are Airpods Waterproof?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#How_To_Clean_Airpods_To_Sustain_High-Quality_Listening_All_Time\" title=\"How To Clean Airpods To Sustain High-Quality Listening All Time?\">How To Clean Airpods To Sustain High-Quality Listening All Time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#Whats_Next\" title=\"What\u2019s Next\">What\u2019s Next<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-reset-airpods\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Reset_Airpods\"><\/span>How To Reset Airpods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two methods to resetting airpods. One method is through the use of an iPhone\u2019s bluetooth settings and another using the only charging case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"border-bottom-pink\"><span id=\"1_Swagbucks\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Resetting AirPods Without Using iPhone:<\/h3>\n<p>1. Make sure <strong>Airpods are disconnected from all devices<\/strong> including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Place Airpods in the charging case<\/strong> and close the lid.<\/p>\n<p>3.<strong> Wait for 30 seconds<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n<p>4. Press and hold the <strong>\u2018setup button\u2019<\/strong> until the LED light blinks <em>(light flashes amber, then white)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>5. That\u2019s done! <strong>Open the lid and reconnect airpods<\/strong> to devices you want to use.<\/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<h3 class=\"border-bottom-pink\"><span id=\"1_Swagbucks\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Resetting AirPods With iPhone:<\/h3>\n<p>1. <strong>Unlock your iPhone<\/strong> and go to the Settings.<\/p>\n<p>2. Tap <strong>Bluetooth<\/strong> and locate the AirPods.<\/p>\n<p>3. Tap the <strong>\u201ci\u201d<\/strong> icon next to AirPods.<\/p>\n<p>4. Select <strong>\u201cForget This Device\u201d<\/strong> and confirm.<\/p>\n<p>This action will restrict AirPods connect automatically next time you try. Alternate, you would ask to pair it, as you reset it earlier.<\/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=\"What_To_Do_When_AirPods_Wont_Reset\"><\/span>What To Do When AirPods Won\u2019t Reset?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is a flawless moment when you would notice that AirPods won\u2019t reset, resulting in disconnection pairing to your device.<\/p>\n<p>In this situation, there are some solutions you can try to solve this issue. It includes;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean the AirPods<\/strong> and charging case, as sometimes dust and debris can restrict the process to execute in the right manner.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the<strong> AirPods have enough charge<\/strong>. Unconditional battery level could result in AirPods won\u2019t reset in the right way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Apple support<\/strong> team to resolve AirPods won\u2019t reset issue at a glance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to this, ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/how-to-update-airpods-firmware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airpods are updated to its latest firmware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Pair_Airpods_With_iPhone\"><\/span>How To Pair Airpods With iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have learned how to reset AirPods with and without the iPhone method. You now would be wondering how to pair AirPods successfully.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the steps to follow to perform pairing AirPods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure bluetooth is enabled.<\/li>\n<li>Open the case lid, leaving AirPods inside it.<\/li>\n<li>Wait a few seconds, and click on the Connect button on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Wait a few seconds to let the pairing process to be completed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s done! Upon successful pairing, you will see that your AirPods are connected to your iPhone.<\/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=\"How_To_Pair_Airpods_With_Macs\"><\/span>How To Pair Airpods With Macs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pairing and connecting with MacOS is simple too. Enable bluetooth on your Mac and open the charging case for a second.<\/p>\n<p>From your bluetooth nearby device list, click on your Airpods to begin the pairing process. It will then pair your Mac to your AirPods to listen to podcasts, music, and videos, etc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/airpods-wont-connect-to-mac-fixes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to learn when airpods won\u2019t connect to Mac.<\/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=\"Are_Airpods_Waterproof\"><\/span>Are Airpods Waterproof?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple is extraordinarily known for creating gadgets with a legacy of \u201cone-of-a-kind\u201d innovation. The release of the latest AirPods (generation 3) is sweat and water resistant but they aren&#8217;t made for water sports like swimming, or for showering.<\/p>\n<p>It may undoubtedly cause and stop working or get damaged, taking under the swimming or in contact with water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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=\"How_To_Clean_Airpods_To_Sustain_High-Quality_Listening_All_Time\"><\/span>How To Clean Airpods To Sustain High-Quality Listening All Time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is it good to clean your airpods? Certainly it is recommended to clean your airpods once in a week.<\/p>\n<p>Cleaning AirPods ensures linguistic quality at parallel. Here&#8217;s a walkthrough cleaning Airpods in the right way.<\/p>\n<p>To clean your AirPods, get a Lint-free cloth, cotton swabs, a soft-bristled brush, and warm water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wipe AirPods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hold Airpods in hand and wipe down dust or any strains with a clean, dry cloth. Be careful with cleaning all parts &#8211; outer surface, earphones, ear tips, and handle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean the Mesh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the first cleaning process, next using a dry cotton swab, wipe the microphone and speaker meshes clean. Use gentle and soft pressure throughout the entire process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Put It Back<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost done! Ensure everything is clearly cleaned including your charging case. Put your AirPods back in the case and frequently do cleaning to avoid strains or dust annoy-looks.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/seamless-ai\/\">Seamless AI Review: Features, Pricing, & Getting Started (2024 Guide)<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Next\"><\/span>What\u2019s Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can think of resetting Airpods when experiencing any glitch or facing problems in connecting to your phone. Resetting airpods firmly helps you pair your Airpods as a new connection to your device.<\/p>\n<p>By following the steps above, you would be able to reset and pair your airpods without causing any damage.<\/p>\n<p><em>I hope these walkthroughs guide you well. Thanks for reading \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/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=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>One airpods not connecting, what do I do now?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProbably resetting your AirPods could solve one airpods not connecting problem. If not, you must be prepared to walk to the Apple Center near me.                     <\/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 do I reset my AirPods without my phone?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tConnect the case to charge and close the lid for 30 seconds with AirPods in it. Open the lid and press and hold the setup button for 15 seconds until you see white light flash. The flash light shows that you are in reset mode.                     <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do I need to reset airpods once in a month? <\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is not necessary to reset airpods in a month. 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