How to reset Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max settings

There’s a lot to like about Apple’s AirPods lineup. The sleek white in-ear headphones — some of the best wireless headphones you can buy, and the excellent AirPods Max — some of the best overhead headphones on the market.

The AirPods Max — some of the best overhead headphones on the market.

But as with all consumer products, you may encounter some AirPods bugs or malfunctions from time to time, or perhaps you want to sell your AirPods to buy a new model and need to restore them to factory settings.

And as with all consumer products, you may encounter some AirPods bugs or malfunctions from time to time, or perhaps you want to sell your AirPods to buy a new model and need to restore them to factory settings.

If you’re having audio issues or need to remove your AirPods from the Apple ecosystem, resetting your AirPods, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max is a pretty simple procedure.

Factory resetting your AirPods, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max is a pretty simple procedure.

Place the AirPods in the charging case and wait

Step 1: Take your charging case and place the AirPods inside. This also applies to AirPods Pro, where the reset instructions are similar.

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Step 2: Close the case and wait 30 seconds to a minute. Apple advises this so that if one of your AirPods is completely dead, it can recharge and be recognized by the case for a bit before the reset begins.

Step 2: Close the case and wait 30 seconds to a minute.

Step 3: If your case has a dead battery, it’s worth charging it before the reset. If the case is not charged, you will not be able to reset it properly.

Step 3: If your case has a low battery, you should charge it before resetting.

Turning AirPods on and off

In iOS 16, Apple introduced a dedicated AirPods tab, which can be found in the Settings app on the iPhone.

Step 1: Keep your Apple device connected with AirPods on hand. Open the earbud case so your Apple device can recognize and connect to them, then go to “Settings.”

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Step 2: If you’re using an iPhone running iOS 16 or later, once you’ve connected AirPods to it at least once, you’ll be able to select the dedicated AirPods tab just below your Apple ID.

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To do a reset, just select that tab, then swipe to the bottom of that tab and select “Forget this device.”

For a reset, just select that tab, then swipe to the bottom of that tab and select “Forget this device.

Step 3: If you’re using an iPhone that doesn’t already have iOS 16 installed, the following steps will allow you to reset your AirPods.

In Settings, go to Bluetooth and find your connected AirPods. Select the blue (More) button next to them. Select the “Forget this device” option. Confirm your decision, and when the AirPods are no longer connected, take your Apple device to another room and return to your AirPods.

And when the AirPods are no longer connected, take your Apple device to another room and return to your AirPods.

Note: If your AirPods/AirPods Pro have basic audio issues, like not playing sound, stop there. Try going back to Settings and manually reconnecting your AirPods. Sometimes this can fix minor issues, and you won’t have to do a full factory reset.

Here’s what you need to do.

Complete the reset

Step 1: Keep the lid of the AirPods case open. Look for the indicator light to keep an eye on the disconnect and reset process. On most AirPod models, this indicator is usually on the front of the case, though the very first generation has it on the inside.

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Step 2: Now go to the back of the AirPods and locate the Setup button. It’s a small round button under the case cover, marked with a faint outline.

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Step 3: Press and hold the setup button — you should feel it click. Continue to hold the button and watch the indicator light on the charger case, which should start flashing white. After about 15 seconds, the indicator should flash amber and then change to white. When this happens, you can release the setup button. Your AirPods are now reset.

Re-connect your AirPods

Now you can take out your Apple device and bring it near the AirPods again so they can communicate. Keep the lid of the AirPods charging case open and wait for your Apple device to begin the setup procedure again (if the AirPods don’t show up, close the lid and open it again). Complete the setup and pairing, and you’re done! You’ll have to re-answer some questions about mastering gesture control and Siri, as well as take the AirPods Pro fit test, etc.

And then you’ll have to answer some questions about mastering gesture control and Siri, as well as take the AirPods Pro fit test.

What to do if you don’t use an Apple device?

If you’re using smartphones running Android, the steps are the same. However, instead of automatically setting up the AirPods at the end, you’ll have to go into the Bluetooth section of your Android device and manually locate and then reconnect the AirPods.

How to reset AirPods Max

Charge the AirPods Max for a minute, then locate the digital crown and noise-canceling buttons located on one side of one earcup. There’s a status light at the bottom of the ear cushion. Press and hold the Digital Crown and Noise control buttons for about 15 seconds until the indicator light flashes amber and then white.