The AirPods by Apple are a great pair of earbuds that have been called the best wireless earbuds for Apple users by Insider.
But it won't matter how good their sound quality is if you suddenly find out that the AirPods are not charging.
Here, in this article, we will help you find and fix the problem of your AirPods not being charged so that you can get back to listening to your favourite audio.
Possibles Reasons for AirPods not charging
There could be a number of causes for your AirPods not charging.
These are some of the most common causes:
- Dirty contacts making it impossible to connect with the charging case.
- Something blocking your case's charging port.
- Software issues.
Best Ways to Fix When AirPods not charging
You can use these fixes to try and solve the AirPods not charging problem.
1). Charge your AirPods
Yes, this does sound a bit counterintuitive, but there is a chance that you haven't put your AirPods in their case to charge them in a while, even though you might have thought that you did. You can just try putting the AirPods in the case and check if the charging light turns on.
Put your AirPods in the case and close the lid to find out. Then, bring the case near the iPhone and open the lid. Wait a few moments, and a status screen should show, displaying the battery status of both the AirPods and the case. If the case's battery is empty or has less than roughly 10 percent energy, the AirPods will not receive a charge. You must connect the case to a power source in order to charge it.
2). Does the case charging light display?
The status light on the charging case should illuminate when the AirPods are initially plugged in or placed on the charging pad. If it does not, it is quite likely that the problem is with the charging case and not the AirPods (or elsewhere).
There is probably a problem somewhere in the charging process if the light doesn't come on. In that case, just keep working through these steps till you find it.
3). Check your connections
When you insert them for charging, are your Airpods making contact with the charging case? The charging happens at the small silver tip and when you put your AirPods in the case there should be a magnetic snap when the AirPods are placed properly. You will probably have to replace your battery case if this isn't happening. But let's try the next step before you do that.
You can also remove the AirPods and check if there is something that is blocking them from fitting correctly into the case.
4). Clean your AirPods
The connection points that allow for the AirPods to charge might not be completing a circuit if the AirPods are dirty. It's possible that the charging contacts on your AirPods are so dirty that they cannot form a strong connection. Examine the charging connections, and then thoroughly clean both the AirPods and the charging case. After being cautious (but thorough), attempt to charge them again.
5). Update your AirPods firmware
You may have missed an update if it has been a while since you have updated your AirPods firmware, and that could be the cause for this problem.
Insert the AirPods into the case. Launch the Settings app, then select Bluetooth. Locate the entry for your AirPods and then hit the information icon to the right. Tap Forget this Device and then confirm your selection. Then, you may open the lid and reassemble your AirPods. If setup is not automatic, press and hold the button on the case's back to initiate the procedure.
6).Contact Apple's client services
If none of these troubleshooting techniques restores the functionality of your AirPods, contact Apple customer care. You most likely have a hardware issue with your AirPods or charging case, and you may require repair or replacement.
Conclusion:
These are the different ways in which you can fix the AirPods not charging issue.
If after trying everything, your AirPods are still not charging then you will have to replace the AirPods or change the case. You can visit the nearest Apple Store for better help in that case.
