Fix: Apple Airpods Only One Working

Apple Airpods Only One Working

Do you own a pair of Apple AirPods? Perhaps you notice that on occasion when only one Airpod works when you have both in your ear. An annoying problem but an easy solution.

 

*Note:* It is possible your non-working AirPod has corrosion from water damage. Look underneath this AirPod to see if you see any green buildup. If you do, it is likely your AirPod needs to be replaced.

 

  1. Dock both AirPods into the charging case and leave the top open.
  1. On the back of the charging case, hold the button down until you see the light flash white.
  1. On your device you are using the AirPods such as your iPhone, connect them by closing/opening the top of the charge case.





 

Your AirPods will be re-synced and connected again with your audio device.

 

The following tricks do not work:

 

*Re-pairing your AirPods using Bluetooth (forgetting them as a paired device)

*Raising your AirPods continuously from your ears to get them to turn on automatically (only one Airpod will continue working)

*Disconnecting and reconnecting the AirPods in Music 
 

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Comments 16

Guest - Obi137 on Friday, 07 February 2020 00:26

Didn’t work, also reset network settings... still didn’t work.
Smashed L EarPod with hammer.
I feel better now.

Didn’t work, also reset network settings... still didn’t work. Smashed L EarPod with hammer. I feel better now.
Guest - Joe on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 08:42

I agree with Al. It didn't work for me. I can only hear sound out of one of the airpods. I do workout with them at the gym but I see many people with them...

I agree with Al. It didn't work for me. I can only hear sound out of one of the airpods. I do workout with them at the gym but I see many people with them...
Guest - Liana Sain on Thursday, 13 September 2018 11:34

This worked perfectly for me! Thank you!

This worked perfectly for me! Thank you!:)
Guest - al on Thursday, 16 August 2018 17:41

didn't work for me

didn't work for me
Guest - Angela on Friday, 20 July 2018 08:29

Hahaha...you said that unpairing doesn't work, but it was indeed the only thing that worked on any of these lists.

Hahaha...you said that unpairing doesn't work, but it was indeed the only thing that worked on any of these lists.
Guest - Mark on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 17:11

Worked! Tried literally everything before including resetting network settings, repairing, etc.

Worked! Tried literally everything before including resetting network settings, repairing, etc.
Guest - RikkeDK on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 10:18

And sometimes - like now! - it is just DOA as I put it my ear!!! Grrrrrrr ...

And sometimes - like now! - it is just DOA as I put it my ear!!! Grrrrrrr ...
Guest - RikkeDK on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 10:16

Often my right AirPod dies when I tap it to change song. I am not sure if I accidentally tap it thrice instead of twice. I can only get it back to life be reconnecting the device to my iphone (8) ("Forget this unit") Any suggestions?

Everything is fully charged.

Often my right AirPod dies when I tap it to change song. I am not sure if I accidentally tap it thrice instead of twice. I can only get it back to life be reconnecting the device to my iphone (8) ("Forget this unit") Any suggestions? Everything is fully charged.
Guest - TG on Sunday, 11 February 2018 13:45

Does not work.

Does not work.
Guest - oscar on Sunday, 21 January 2018 20:56

not work for me

not work for me
Guest - Claudia on Thursday, 04 January 2018 09:24

doesn't work for me

doesn't work for me
Guest - James F on Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:37

Worked as described! Thanks!
iPhone X iOS 11.1.2

Worked as described! Thanks! iPhone X iOS 11.1.2
Guest - H on Sunday, 17 September 2017 21:04

Didn't work... using Mac Sierra 10.12.16..

Didn't work... using Mac Sierra 10.12.16..
Guest - Phil on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 15:59

Thanks so much for simple solution you rock ?

Thanks so much for simple solution you rock ?
Guest - Richard Campbell on Saturday, 05 August 2017 09:14

Worked perfectly! Thanks a lot!!!

Worked perfectly! Thanks a lot!!!
Guest - Catina Williams on Wednesday, 12 July 2017 19:42

Helpful information - thanks.

Helpful information - thanks.
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