How to Fix AirPods That Won’t Connect to a MacBook
Seemingly faulty AirPods can be infuriating and frustrating but there are a number of methods for connecting them to your MacBook to get them to appear as a connected device and play music and other audio the way you want.
Why Won’t My AirPods Connect to My MacBook?
AirPods not connecting or syncing with a MacBook computer can be the result of a damaged or dirty AirPod or charging case, an out-of-date operating system running on your Mac, conflicting Bluetooth connections with a smartphone or tablet, or simply just the incorrect audio or Bluetooth setting being selected. Flat batteries in the charging case or AirPod earphones are also common causes of MacBook connection problems.
Why Do My AirPods Keep Disconnecting From My MacBook?
If your Apple AirPods keep disconnecting from your MacBook after they’ve been successfully connected and you’ve been using them, one of the following causes is likely behind it.
The AirPod batteries are flat. An easy way to fix this is to place them in their charging case when they’re not being used. Also, don’t forget to charge the charging case as well as it needs power to charge your AirPods. You’re touching your AirPods. Apple’s AirPods can be controlled simply by touching them. Unfortunately, these controls can also be triggered by clothing and are easy to activate accidentally when physically adjusting them. Another Bluetooth speaker is connecting to your MacBook. Click the sound icon to view which audio output is in use. You may want to turn off other connected speakers while using your AirPods.
