You’ve hit the gym, plug in your airpods, and then press play.
There’s nothing to hear! The terror!
While this may sound like a major issue however, it’s likely due to a glitch or glitch. Try restarting your iPhone and resetting the earbuds , or changing your mobile’s network settings.
I owned one of the AirPods Pro pair and the issue came up at least a couple of times. I’ve covered all the tricks and tricks that I used to help me.
How do you fix AirPods? Connected but No Sound?
There are a variety of fixes which comprise:
Solution 1: Reset AirPods
Perhaps there’s no issue in your phone, but it is on the earbuds? The only way to fix this issue is to reset the earbuds. If this seems complicated you should know that it’s not.
All you need be doing is
- Place your AirPods inside their case and then close the lid
- Open the lid after 30 seconds.
- Open settings on the iPhone or iPad and then go to the Bluetooth menu.
- Click the ‘i’ next to the AirPods”name”
- Tap for forgetting this device
- Make sure to press the ‘i’ to confirm
- Set up the button on the inside of your Airpod Case (while it’s lid still open). This should take about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Watch for the light to flash
- Keep the earbuds close to your iOS device and they will connect
Solution 2. Charge AirPods
There isn’t a major problem that is lurking. Your Airpods battery could be low, and they’re malfunctioning.
They should be charged for at least an hour before with them once more. It is possible that the issue will be fixed.
Solution 3. Cleanse the Earbuds
As for the issue not being a serious issue the earbuds could be dirty and the sound could be distorted by the build-up of dust or earwax.
Perhaps the perfect method to clean them is to use an e-cloth. Simply clean your AirPods several times to warrant that any dirt has gone. Do not wet the cloth prior to cleaning but.
Solution 4 4. Software Update
Did you not update iOS over the past few months? This could cause all sorts of iPhone issues like the one that is in question. There are two ways to download the most recent firmware.
- Here’s a method 1 (probably the most straightforward):
- Click on Settings > General > Software Update.
- Tap Install
- Here’s the second method:
- Start iTunes on your PC (it must be the most current version, otherwise there could be mistakes)
- Make sure you connect your iPhone directly to your laptop using USB or lightning cable
- Click the Summary tab.
- Click to Update
In any case, ensure you have a reliable internet connection. The process of installing the latest firmware could take a lot of time, but it’s not that difficult. Don’t remove yourself to iTunes until iOS is installed. This could cause all sorts of issues.
Solution 5: Force Restart (Hard Reset)
Your phone may be experiencing issues with its operation. If the glitch isn’t too serious it is possible to force restart the device to be able to fix it.
The force restart procedure is dependent upon the iPhone model you have.
Here’s what to do when you have an iPhone that has face ID:
- Hold and press the Volume Up button. Hold the Volume Up
- Hold and press the Volume Down button. Hold the Volume Down
- Hold the Power button, but release it when you get the Apple logo screen.
iPhone 8 and SE (2nd generation):
- Hold and press the Volume Up button. Hold the Volume Up
- Hold and press the Volume Down button.
- Continue holding the Power button until you release it when you are able to see the Apple logo screen.
iPhone 7
- Click the Sleep/Wake, volume down buttons simultaneously. simultaneously.
- Release the two buttons when you are able to see the Apple logo screen.
iPhone 6 and SE (first generation):
- Click and hold both the Sleep/Wake, Home and Home buttons simultaneously.
- Release the two at the time that the Apple logo screen appears.
Solution 6: Make Certain That Your AirPods Are Connected
Everybody makes mistakes, and there’s an opportunity that you’re experiencing the audio issue because your AirPods aren’t connecting to your iPhone.
Try playing a song video to determine if the audio comes via either your AirPods or the iPhone’s speakers. If you hear it coming from the latter it means that they’re not connected.
Or, a different device may have been connected to your phone in place of the earbuds. Here’s how to verify this:
- Go to Settings
- Then, Bluetooth settings
- You’ll find a listing of all the things that are connected
Here’s how you can remove all Bluetooth devices:
- Swipe for the Control Center to be opened. Control Center
- Click on the Bluetooth icon to turn off the feature.
Alternatively, you can:
- Select Settings > Bluetooth. Bluetooth
- Switch off (green to grey)
Solution 7: Reset Network Settings
The absence of sound could be caused by connectivity problems. This occurs many the time when there’s an issue with the network. Resetting the network settings on your iPhone can benefit.
Here’s how to use iOS 14:
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- Open Settings > General > Reset
- Tap Reset Network Settings
On iOS 15:
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- Access Settings > General > Transfer > Reset the iPhone.
- Tap Reset Network Settings
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A quick note:
If you change the network settings, you’ll lose any saved Bluetooth pairs, WiFi passwords, and VPN settings.
The device will then reboot. Try re-pairing your earbuds with it to see whether you still don’t hear sound.
Solution 8: Disable Automatic Ear Detection feature
Although this approach hasn’t worked for me personally however, a number of Apple customers have complained AirPod audio issues are due to the automatic ear-scanner. It’s worth turning it off when other solutions aren’t working.
Here’s how:
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- Go to Settings
- Bluetooth > AirPods
- Deleting the automatic hearing detection choice
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Solution 9: Remove Audio Balance
While an audio imbalance issue won’t cause no audio to be played It can cause every AirPod in the system to display audio with two different levels of sound. The resultant sound will be quieter than what you prefer because of this.
Fortunately, it’s quite simple to fix the issue:
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- Click Settings and Accessibility.
- Choose between Audio and Video
- Select to balance Left or Right
- Move the scale to warrant that it’s equal to the difference between R and L.
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Solution 10: Disable the limit on volume of music
There may be something wrong with the AirPods or your smartphone However, you might not be thinking otherwise if you’re not content with how low the volume of your iPhone’s maximum output is. Enable its maximum sound volume can benefit.
You can disable the maximum volume on your own responsibility however. The limit was created to keep the music from being too loud, which could harm your ears.
But, here’s what you need to do:
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- Start the Settings app.
- Open Music
- Click Turn Off volume
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Alternatively:
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- Go to Settings > > Sounds and Hearing Headphone Safety
- Disable Reduce Loud Sounds
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Solution 11 1: Factory Reset
If a bug or glitch is at the root of the issue and you’ve efforts installing the latest firmware or forcing restarting your device does not work then you’ll need to perform the factory reset.
Although a factory reset might help but you’ll lose all of your personal data. Save them before you do:
- Open Settings > Your [Profile Name]
- Tap iCloud >iCloud Backup
- Tap Backup Now
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- Click Settings and General.
- Tap Reset
- Remove all Content and Settings
- Confirm
Solution 12: Contact Apple Support Apple Support
If none of these ways of troubleshooting are working, you may have a major hardware or software problem to solve. If you’re able connect an additional external speaker or earbuds to your iPhone and have no issues, then the problem is with the AirPods. AirPods.
The nearest Apple store will be able to take the time to look into what’s going on at no cost. The likelihood that you’ll fix it at no cost or not is contingent on the warranty you have.
FAQ
I’ve addressed some of the most frequently asked questions below.
What is the reason why my AirPods connected, but there is no Sound?
There are a variety of reasons for this:
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- There could be an issue. Try restarting the iPhone as well as resetting your Airpods.
- It could be that there is a flaw that is causing the device. Remove it by updating the phone which you Airpods connect to.
- There is a chance that you’re experiencing an issue with your network. Resetting your network settings will take care away the problem.
- Earwax and dirt could become blocked within. Eliminate these by wiping your earbuds clean using a microfiber towel.
- You might think that you’re AirPods have been connected to your phone however this may not be the case. You should check if you can hear sound emanating through an iPhone instead of your AirPods.
- Another Bluetooth headphones or other speakers could have been connected to the smartphone instead. Turn off Bluetooth and then connect AirPods AirPods to your device once more.
- The cause of sound problems is because of the automatic hearing detection. Try turning it off.
My AirPods are connected, but sound is coming from speakers
Scroll down to access to open the Control Center and check whether Bluetooth is on. It’s unlikely that your AirPods will be able to connect if Bluetooth is disabled.
Even even if Bluetooth is turned on, the earbuds will not be able to connect if you don’t have paired them to your iPhone. Nobody will be able to blame you for not having done this, especially if they’re brand new.
Here’s how to solve this issue:
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- Go to the Home screen.
- While you have your AirPods placed in the case that they charge in (and their lid ajar) put them in the vicinity of your iPhone
- You’ll get a set-up animation displayed in your iPhone screen
- Tap Connect
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Final Thoughts
The AirPods issue could be to be serious, but it’s not. It’s likely that you’re experiencing it due to an error or bug. You can fix it by resetting your device and/or iOS update.
It could also be caused by not having connected your earbuds to the handset. I’ve explained how to connect them.
These troubleshooting strategies will not only benefit you solve the issue with the iPhone however, they can also be applied to all the other Apple devices including that of the Apple watch.
