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Apple AirPods are designed to seamlessly pair and connect to iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Undoubtedly, it also works perfect with non-Apple devices, but with Apple, there’s no match. Recently, many Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max users have raised an alarm regarding AirPods not connecting to iPhone 14 Pro, that’s quite unusual. Until and unless the issue is with software, this article will help you fix it, can’t pair AirPods or AirPods Pro with iPhone 14.
So if you’re wondering why AirPods won’t connect to iPhone 14 Pro Max, continue to read the article and try to fix it.
Fix AirPods Won’t Connect to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro
Are My AirPods/AirPods Pro Broken?
Right now, we aren’t sure whether Software or Hardware is culprit behind AirPods Pro or AirPods not connecting to new iPhone. However, the Software related issue is found to be a common and probable reason. However, the AirPods are design to seamlessly connect with iOS, but sometimes it goes wrong. To fix it, you can go through the guide below.
Ensure AirPods Are In Range Of Your iPhone
This isn’t the conventional method, but it’s worth trying to fix AirPods Pro randomly or not connecting with iPhone 14. What you need to do is clean AirPods using the Cotton swabs dipped in the 70% Isopropyl Solution.
Check AirPods/AirPods Pro Battery Level
When there is no charging, they will automatically disconnect from pair iPhone. At the same point, AirPods will not connect if the battery is nearly too low. The first effective step you must try is to check the battery status of AirPods. If it’s well charged, move to the next troubleshooting steps.
To check, if there is Green Light on the case, it’s fully charged. If it’s Amber light not fully charge. If there is Amber when you take off AirPods from the case, it means the AirPods need to charge.
Put AirPods Pro In Charging Case And Then Take Them Out
For no reason, iPhone 14 not connecting with AirPods Pro, simply locate them in the Charging Case. As an signal, the LED Indicator will blink that your AirPods are charging. Hold 10-15 Seconds, and then after place it back in your ear. That’s It!
Disable Other Apps
Not possible, but can consider; running too many applications can interfere with Bluetooth. Eventually, this prevents the AirPods to connect with iPhone 14 pro. So exit the applications, and at the same point, stop them from running in the background.
Select AirPods as Audio Device
Despite the AirPods are paired, we can switch back to Audio Output to iPhone from AirPods. If that’s the case, and Audio Output is selected as a iPhone, AirPods won’t play on iPhone 14. First of all, make sure the AirPods are set to deliver the Audio.
- Bring the Control Center on the screen.
- Long press the Audio Card.
- Tap on the Audio Output button and select AirPods.
Update iPhone
Not to mention, minor bugs and problems are always expected in new devices, and Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro is no exception. Moreover, if you’re using old AirPods with iPhone 14, then such problems are likely to happen due to incompatibility issues between AirPods and iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14. Hence, it is recommended to update the AirPods and iPhone to their latest software.
To Update iPhone:
- Navigate to the Settings app.
- Tap General.
- Select Software Update.
To Update AirPods:
Unlike iPhone; AirPods don’t have any dedicated option to update, but when the AirPods are in the charging case and connected to the Charger and the paired iPhone is near to the AirPods Charging Case, the AirPods will automatically update to its latest firmware available.
Disable/Enable Bluetooth
Wireless devices will never be perfect, especially the Bluetooth connections. Since the AirPods uses Bluetooth connectivity to pair with iPhone, AirPods keep disconnecting can happen. Don’t worry, disabling and re-enabling the Bluetooth will resolve the system glitches.
From the Control Center, tap on Bluetooth to disable it. Restart the iPhone and enable the Bluetooth.
Force Reboot iPhone
Up next workaround is to restart the iPhone and cut down the additional process that are causing connectivity issues with AirPods. Here’s how to force restart iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
- Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until Apple logo appears.
Use only One AirPods
AirPods are designed in a way that you can also use only one AirPod at a time, instead of both. Thankfully, AirPods works independently of each other, this will help us find out if the issue is bound to only one AirPod.
Reset All Settings
Reset All Settings is one of the most effective solutions to fix the system-related bugs including AirPods not connecting to iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14. This will reset the keyboard dictionary, privacy settings, location settings, and Apple Pay cards.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap General.
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Select Reset > Reset All Settings.
Reset AirPods
Yes, like Apple iPhone, we can also reset the AirPods to factory settings.
- Place the AirPods back in the charging case.
- Close the charging case lid.
- Wait for 30 seconds.
- Go to the Settings app in iPhone to which AirPods is paired.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Tap on (i) button next to AirPods.
- Tap Forget This Device.
- Open the lid and press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for 15 seconds.
Contact Apple Support
Try connecting the AirPods with another Phone, if it didn’t work Contact Apple Support. From now on, it’s confirmed there is Hardware Issue.
Why Are My AirPods Not Connecting To My iPhone?
AirPods are broken, Corrupted Bluetooth, and Bluetooth devices not in range, this are some of the common reason. To fix it, you need to follow our guide, mention above.
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