Apple’s AirPods add a great convenience factor to our daily lives given the fact that they’re wireless. But, the very same can also oppose a negative consequence as they often run into connectivity issues. Such issues usually mean that either the battery is dead only on one side or the earbud is clogged with debris. But luckily, there are tricks you may apply to fix one of your AirPods not working.
Basic Troubleshooting
Before going over the solutions below, try unpairing and then pairing your AirPods again. Although it may not sound as effective of a method, it can work if the AirPods not working is only because of a minor technical glitch.
Let’s start by unpairing your AirPods. First ensure they’re connected to your iPhone. Then, go toSettings>Bluetooth. Once you notice your AirPods, tap on the blueinfoicon next to it. Now, selectForget This Device.Again, tap onForget Deviceto confirm. Next, reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone.
The first indicator of a completely dead AirPods is that it’s out of battery. Even though you use them together, each separate AirPod can have different levels of charge. This is especially true if you recently only had one AirPod in your ear and the other inside the case. Doing so will make one AirPod continue charging while the other consumes battery.
If it’s been a long time since you started using AirPods, you might not have noticed the accumulated dirt inside it. With frequent usage, the AirPods can slowly collect earwax or other dirt particles which can clog the speakers and give you a muffled sound. If there is even more debris, your AirPod can stop playing any sound at all.
It’s important to keep your AirPods clean and thankfully, you may do it at home. All you need is a lint-free microfiber cloth, a cotton swab, and 70% Isopropyl alcohol.
If you want a complete and comprehensive guide on properly cleaning all AirPods models, you may check out our other article. If you want to professionally clean your AirPods, you can also visit any nearby Apple Store.
Even if both the AirPods play sound together, there’s a setting on your iPhone that allows you to adjust the volume on either AirPod separately. There’s a chance someone might’ve changed the setting. you may check it by following this method.
If you’re using AirPods with an Android phone, you may’t manually change the volume levels on either side of the AirPods.
Check Water Inside AirPod
Besides dirt particles, there might be water drops inside the earbuds. If this is the case, one AirPod may not temporarily play any sound. To dry your AirPods, you may take a microfiber cloth and then wipe the AirPod. You can also use a fan to help dry the AirPods. But, ensure not to make the fan face towards the front of the earbuds which can push the water further inside.
If you want a detailed guide on how to withdraw water from your AirPods, you may check out ourother content.
Turn On Automatic Ear Detection
Your AirPods play when they detect that they’re in your ear. If there are issues with the sensors on your AirPods, it might be because the Automatic Ear Detection feature is turned off on your iPhone.
