A $10 Fix for Glitchy AirPods

A simple and quick fix for glitching AirPods is to restart them. this can be done by placing both earbuds inside the charging case for AirPods and AirPods Pro, or by holding down both the listening mode button and the Digital Crown for AirPods Max.

This process helps fix minor bugs and retains stored data and settings. Most devices that rely on software for their core features need a restart every now and then, and the AirPods are no exception.

The Restart Process for AirPods and AirPods Pro

For your AirPods and AirPods Pro, this is as easy as placing both earbuds inside the charging case and leaving them in for at least ten seconds. you won't have to press or do anything.

Simply wait for the requisite time to pass before taking your AirPods out and trying again.

The Restart Process for AirPods Max

Start by holding down both the listening mode button and the Digital Crown, which are both located on the right headphone.

Once the LED indicator beside the charging port starts glowing amber — this should take no more than 10 seconds — let go of the buttons.

Make sure to release the buttons as soon as you see the amber LED. Otherwise, your AirPods Max may initiate the factory reset process.

What to Do If Restarting Doesn't Work

If restarting your AirPods doesn't solve your issue,you can try unpairing them from the probleamtic device and then pairing them again .

Beyond that, you may want to try resetting the earbuds or headphones to their factory defaults.

If that still doesn't work,you can always proceed with resetting the earbuds or headphones to their factory defaults.