As an AirPods owner, I’ve been there – you forget to put them back in the case after a long day of listening to music, and suddenly you can’t connect them to your device. Frustrated and not sure what to do, I did some research to discover how to reconnect my AirPods after forgetting the device. Here, I’d like to share what I’ve learned and the solutions I’ve discovered to help others who may be experiencing the same issue.
The most likely reason why you cannot reconnect your AirPods after forgetting device is that you need to reset your AirPods.
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| To reconnect AirPods, reset and pair them by clicking on them in the Bluetooth settings on your device. |
| Forgetting AirPods from your device can be a quick fix to various problems and bugs. |
| Resetting AirPods can help by putting them in the case, then opening the lid and holding the button for 15 seconds until the light flashes orange then white. |
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How do I reconnect AirPods after forgetting device?
Forgetting AirPods from your device can be a quick fix to various problems and bugs that they may have. Once you have removed the AirPods from your list of devices, you can reconnect them in a matter of minutes.
Place the AirPods or AirPods Pro into the charging case, and keep the case open. Press the setup button, which is located on the back of the charging case, and hold for 15 seconds.
The status light on the case will start flashing amber, and then turn white. Release the button once the light turns white. Follow the instructions on your device’s screen to complete the process.
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How do I reconnect AirPods after forgetting device on Mac?
Reconnecting AirPods after forgetting the device on your Mac is just as easy as reconnecting them to your iPhone.
To begin the process of reconnecting, you must ensure the Mac’s Bluetooth setting is enabled. This can be done by going to Apple menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth.
Hold the charging case, with the AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your Mac. Press and hold the reset button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds.
The light on the charging case will change from flashing amber to white. This signals that the AirPods are connecting. Then follow the steps on your Mac’s screen to finish the reconnecting process.
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Can connect AirPods After forget this device?
Once you forget the AirPods, you can reconnect them to that same device. In fact, you can forget and reconnect the AirPods as many times as needed.
The process is simple and requires only a few moments. To begin, place the AirPods or AirPods Pro in their charging case, but make sure to keep the case’s lid open.
It will have to remain open for the duration of the reconnection process. Then, simply press and hold the restart button on the charging case until the blinking amber light changes to white.
This will take about 15 minutes. All you have to do now is follow the instructions on your iOS device’s screen to reconnect the AirPods.
Why won’t my AirPods connect after forgetting device?
There could be a few reasons as to why your AirPods won’t connect after forgetting them on your device. The first thing to do is check to ensure both of the AirPods earbuds are secured in the charging case and are charging.
If you are still having issues connecting to your device, the next option would be to check that you have the latest software installed on your device.
Outdated software can cause a world of problems, and one of them is preventing your AirPods from connecting.
Another thing to check is to ensure you have the AirPods selected as the audio on the device. The final troubleshooting option is to forget the AirPods on the device and then reconnecting them.
If you are still having issues connecting the AirPods to your device, reach out to Apple Support via their tollfree number or online Chat Support.
How to find AirPods after forgetting device?
Once you have removed or “forgotten” the AirPods on your device, the AirPods will no longer show in your list of devices under the Bluetooth setting. If you want to have the AirPods listed again, you will have to reconnect them back to the device.
To reconnect the AirPods, place them in their charging case and hold the case, with the lid open, next to the device. Press and hold the reset button located on the back of the charging case for 15 minutes.
The indicator light on the case will start blinking an amber color and then change to white. Stop pressing the reset button once the light has changed to white and then simply follow the directions shown on your device’s screen. The AirPods or AirPods Pro will now show under the Bluetooth setting.
How to reset AirPods after forgetting device?
Resetting AirPods can help fix various problems you may be experiencing with your AirPods. What’s even better is that reset process is simple and can be completed in a few minutes.
To begin, place the earbuds in their charging case and set the case near the device you want to connect them to. Make sure you leave the charging case lid open.
Locate the reset button on the back of the case and hold that button down for 15 seconds. Release the button when the charging case’s indictor light changes to white. The screen on your device will guide you through the final steps to reconnect the AirPods.
Pros
- Simple and easy process to reconnect AirPods after forgetting a device.
- The reset process is a great way to fix various problems with your AirPods.
- Forgetting AirPods from a device can be a quick fix to various problems and bugs that they may have.
Cons
- The process of reconnecting and resetting AirPods can be time consuming.
- If the AirPods are not charged, they may not connect properly.
- If your device’s software is outdated, it may prevent the AirPods from connecting.
