- Put your AirPods in their charging case, and close the lid.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Open the lid of your charging case.
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the “i” icon next to your AirPods.
- Tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm.
Frequent question, why can’t I reset my AirPods? You can’t fully reset the Airpods unless *both* airpods are fully physically connected inside the case. The catch is that one airpod might not fully connect, so even if it’s physically in the case, the case doesn’t *think* it’s in there, and won’t let you reset no matter how long you hold down the button.
Also, how do I reset my AirPods without my iPhone?
- Place both AirPods into the charging case. Open the lid.
- Locate the Setup button on the back of your AirPods case. Locate reset button.
- Press and hold the Setup button for 15 seconds.
- Close the lid.
Moreover, how do I reset my AirPods 2? Put your AirPods in their case. Close the lid, wait 30 seconds, then open the lid. Press and hold the Setup button on the back of the AirPods case. The status light on the case will flash amber, then white to indicate that the AirPods have been reset.
As many you asked, can stolen AirPods be reset? But what if your Airpods get lost, or worse, stolen? Well, if the thief has an iPhone, iPad, or Mac they can easily reset the product and make it their own. Unfortunately, there’s no way you can block your lost or stolen Airpods as they’re not connected to Wi-Fi. If you’re lucky enough you might be able to locate them.
- Update your Apple devices. Make sure your device is backed up before you update.
- Turn off automatic device switching.
- Reset your AirPods.
- Make sure two-factor authentication is enabled.
- Restart your device.
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How do I reset my AirPods on my computer?
- From your Mac menu bar, select the Apple logo in the top left corner.
- Select “System Preferences”
- Select “Bluetooth”
- Open your AirPods case lid.
- Press and hold the button on the back of your AirPods case until the light flashes white.
How do I change ownership of my AirPods?
- In the Settings menu on your iOS device, select Bluetooth.
- Tap the AirPods listing.
- Select the current name for the AirPods at the top.
- Enter your preferred name for the buds.
- Tap Done.
How do I reset my AirPods without amber light?
- Keep the charging case lid open.
- Disconnect the AirPods from all of your devices.
- Charge the AirPods’ charging case.
- Charge your Apple AirPods.
- Plug in the charging case.
- Clean the AirPods’ charging case.
- Clean your Apple AirPods.
- Reset your iPhone or iPad’s network settings.
How do I reset my AirPods pro without a phone?
- Wait half a minute and then open the lid of the charging case.
- Keep the lid open and, importantly, keep the AirPods still in the case.
- Press and hold the setup button on the AirPods case.
- Keep holding the setup button until you see the status light flash amber.
So, that small button on the back of the AirPods’ charging case is the key to resetting the AirPods. Hold it down for 15 seconds and the LED light on the case will change from white to amber. You can’t hold it down for too long, so there’s no reason to be worried about messing this up.
Why do my AirPods say connected but aren t?
Restart your paired device, e.g., iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch etc. Then try again. Disable Automatic Ear Detection to see if this fixes your problem. Simply go to Settings > Bluetooth > AirPods and and turn off Automatic Ear Detection.
How do I reset my AirPods after replacing one?
- Put the old AirPod and the new AirPod in your charging case, and close the lid.
- Open the lid, and check to make sure the indicator light flashes amber.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the indicator light flashes white.
Can someone use stolen AirPods?
You might think a thief can’t use your AirPods if you still have the charging case. … So, if a thief stole your AirPods, they can still connect them to another iPhone using a different AirPod charging case.
Are Stolen AirPods traceable?
As long as the AirPods are outside of the charging case paired with your device, and in range, you will be able to see where they are located in the “Find My iPhone” App. If the buds are out of range, out of battery, or in their charging case, the App will show their last known location on a map.
How far can AirPods be tracked?
“Track” the AirPods? If they’re lost, then the distance from you doesn’t matter. If you mean how far they can be from the device used to supply their signal, then that is the standard Bluetooth distance which is about 40 feet (10 meters).
Why wont my AirPods flash white?
If you see no light: Your AirPods and their case are dead and need to be charged. … If you see a green light while your AirPods are connected to a charger: Your AirPods are fully charged. If you see a white flashing light: Your AirPods have been reset and are ready to connect to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other device.