Fix; Airpods Won’t Connect To Mac.If your AirPods won’t connect to your Mac, you can try the following steps to troubleshoot the issue:
Fix; Airpods Won’t Connect To Mac
- Check Bluetooth Settings:
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and go to “System Preferences.”
- Select “Bluetooth” and ensure that Bluetooth is turned on.
- Make sure your AirPods are charged and in their case.
- Forget and Re-pair AirPods:
- In the Bluetooth preferences, find your AirPods in the list of available devices.
- Click the “X” next to your AirPods to forget them.
- Put your AirPods back in their case, close the lid, and wait a few seconds.
- Open the lid of the AirPods case, press and hold the setup button on the back until the status light starts flashing white.
- Your AirPods should appear in the list of available devices. Click “Connect.”
- Restart Bluetooth:
- Go to “System Preferences” > “Bluetooth” and turn it off.
- Restart your Mac.
- Turn Bluetooth back on from the “System Preferences.”
- Update macOS:
- Make sure your Mac is running the latest version of macOS.
- Click the Apple menu > “About This Mac” > “Software Update” to check for updates.
- Reset Bluetooth Module:
- Sometimes, resetting the Bluetooth module can help resolve connectivity issues.
- Open the “Terminal” application (you can search for it using Spotlight).
- Enter the following command and press Enter: sudo pkill bluetoothd
- Enter your administrator password if prompted.
- Check for Interference:
- Ensure there are no other devices causing interference with Bluetooth signals (e.g., other wireless devices, microwave ovens, etc.).
- Reset AirPods:
- If none of the above steps work, you can reset your AirPods.
- Put your AirPods in their case and open the lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the LED indicator on the front of the case blinks amber.
- Close the lid and wait a few seconds, then open it again to re-pair the AirPods.
If you’ve tried all of these steps and your AirPods still won’t connect to your Mac, you might want to contact Apple Support for further assistance.
