If you’ve ever forgotten your AirPods, it’s understandable. After all, they are tiny earbuds that are easily displaceable. But what if you’re like many people and forget your AirPods more often than you would like? Fortunately, there is a quick solution to what is known as “AirPod amnesia”: reconnecting your AirPods. The even better news? It doesn’t take long to do so. In this article, we will show you how to reconnect your AirPods after forgetting them again.
How To Reconnect Airpods After Forgetting Device
Make sure AirPods are on
Before you can re-connect your AirPods, you need to make sure they’re on first. They work by transferring power through the electromagnetic field created when they touch your EarPods. That field can be interrupted when the AirPods aren’t in your ears. If you forget your AirPods, they’ll be completely off until you get them back into your ears. If you have them in your pocket, they’ll stay off until you take them out and put them back in your ears. That’s why the key to re-connecting your AirPods is to make sure they’re on first. If your AirPods aren’t turned on when you want to re-connect them, then re-pair them as described below. That will get you back into your AirPods, but it might take some trial and error to get the sound working again.
Hold your finger near AirPods until they connect
When the AirPods are close to your iPhone or iPad, they can re-connect automatically. You don’t need to press any buttons or do anything special. Just hold your finger near the AirPods until they re-connect. This can be a little tricky because you have to hold your finger close to the AirPods while they’re in your pocket or bag. You can do this by putting the AirPods in your pocket or bag with your finger on them. Then, when your AirPods are in your pocket or bag, they’ll automatically re-connect when the finger near them touches your iPhone or iPad. This method probably won’t work if you’ve forgotten your AirPods at home or in another location where there’s no way to hold your finger near your ear.
Try the pairing process again
If you’ve re-paired your AirPods, but they don’t reconnect, try re-pairing them again. This usually works for people because it’s a simple fix for the Bluetooth connection not being successful. If you pick up your AirPods, and repair them, and they still don’t work, try re-pairing them again. This time, pick up your AirPods, repair them, then put them down and pick them up again. When you re-pair your AirPods a second time, your iPhone or iPad might re-associate them with your AirPods again. If re-pairing your AirPods again doesn’t work, try re-pairing them a third time. If you want to be extra cautious, re-pair them a fourth time. Try as many tries as you need to until your Bluetooth connection is successful again.
Reset your pairings in iOS
If re-pairing AirPods again doesn’t work and you want to be extra careful, you can reset your pairings on your iOS device to re-associate your AirPods with your phone. This is something Apple suggests you do if the Bluetooth connection is broken between your AirPods and your iPhone or iPad. The reset should be part of Bluetooth troubleshooting and repair if you’ve done this it should fix any broken connections. If you haven’t done this yet, you can reset your Bluetooth connections in iOS by following these steps: Turn on “Find My iPhone” on your Mac or PC. If you don’t have to Find My iPhone, you can learn how to set it up here. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad. Open Settings, tap Bluetooth, and tap “Advanced Options.” Select “Reset Devices” and then “Reset.” Wait for your AirPods to reconnect. When the Bluetooth icon shows your AirPods are re-connected, you’re good to go.
Repair AirPods to your iPhone or iPad
If you’ve re-paired your AirPods and they still don’t work, re-pair them to your iPhone again. You can do this in Settings, and Bluetooth. Once you re-pair your AirPods again, your iPhone or iPad should re-associate them with your phone again. Re-pairing should be part of the troubleshooting steps if this works, but if re-pairing doesn’t work either, your AirPods need to be replaced. If re-pairing your AirPods again doesn’t work, try re-pairing them a third time. If you want to be extra cautious, re-pair them a fourth time. Try as many tries as you need to until your Bluetooth connection is successful again.
Troubleshooting when a re-connection doesn’t work
If re-pairing your AirPods again doesn’t work and you want to be extra careful, you can reset your AirPods again to re-associate them with your iOS device. This is something Apple suggests you do if the Bluetooth connection is broken between your AirPods and your iPhone or iPad. The reset should be part of Bluetooth troubleshooting and repair if you’ve done this it should fix any broken connections. If you haven’t done this yet, you can reset your Bluetooth connections in iOS by following these steps: Turn on “Find My iPhone” on your Mac or PC. If you don’t have to Find My iPhone, you can learn how to set it up here. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad. Open Settings, tap Bluetooth, and tap “Advanced Options.” Select “Reset Devices” and then “Reset.” Wait for your AirPods to reconnect. When the Bluetooth icon shows your AirPods are re-connected, you’re good to go.
What To Do If You’ve Forgotten Your Airpods
1. Check the charging case
The AirPods should be in their case when not in use, so check the box first. If you see a green light, your AirPods are ready for use. If the light is amber, this means that the AirPods have a low charge and need to be charged before use.
2. Check known locations
Before assuming they are lost, check all the places you usually keep your AirPods such as a pocket, backpack, or car.
3. Use Find My iPhone
If you’re using an iOS device, you can use the Find My app to locate your AirPods if they’re within Bluetooth range. Open the Find My app, select the Devices tab and find your AirPods in the list.
4. Contact Apple for assistance
If you still can’t find your AirPods or believe they have been stolen, contact Apple Support for help tracking them down. You may be able to get them replaced if necessary.
5. Take extra precautions
Consider investing in a tracking device or an AirPods case with a strap so you won’t have to worry about forgetting or losing your AirPods in the future. This will help ensure that you can always find them when you need them.
6. Back up your data
Make sure you regularly back up the information stored on your AirPods, such as contacts and music, so you won’t lose any important files if they do get lost or stolen. This is especially important for more expensive models that hold a lot of data.
7. Replace your AirPods
If all else fails and you can’t find or get your AirPods back, it may be time to invest in a new pair. Make sure to look into insurance plans that will cover the replacement cost should you ever need it in the future. This way, if your AirPods are lost or stolen, you won’t have to worry about the financial burden of buying a new set.
8. Stay alert
Be aware of your surroundings and always keep your AirPods in a secure location to ensure that they don’t get lost or stolen. With these tips, you can take the necessary steps to make sure that you never forget your AirPods again.
Conclusion
AirPods are small, wireless earbuds that make it easy to take calls and listen to music. Unfortunately, they are also easy to misplace. Fortunately, reconnecting your AirPods after forgetting them again is quick and easy. All you have to do is pair your AirPods with a different device, power them off and then on again. If you’ve misplaced your AirPods, the first thing to do is look for them immediately. If you’ve gotten rid of them, you should immediately get a replacement for the missing ones.
