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Why do my AirPods keep disconnecting? Fix Apple earphone Bluetooth issues with this simple trick

AIRPODS are among the most popular earphones in the world – but they don’t always work perfectly.

Occasionally, Apple’s audio gadget won’t connect to its user’s mobile, much to the frustration of music fans.

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AirPods are among the most popular wireless earphones in the world[/caption]

If your AirPods are repeatedly disconnecting, there are number of things that may be the source of the issue.

Battery life

Often, if your AirPods won’t connect to your phone, they’re low on battery.

When they run flat, your AirPods will automatically disconnect from any device.

To give them a bit of juice, simply pop them into their charging case.

It may also be that the battery of your charging case has drained. Plug it in using a lightning cable to charge it.

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Bluetooth interference

When Bluetooth devices are placed near each other, their signals can get a little muddled up.

If you AirPods, for instance, are close to your WiFi router, the signal from your router may block their ability to connect.

That’s because your internet box uses the same frequency to communicate with other devices on the network.

Try taking your AirPods somewhere where there’s unlikely to be any interference and attempt to connect to them again.

Wrong version of iOS

If you use an iPhone and haven’t updated it in a while, you may experience problems with Apple devices such as AirPods.

You may simply need to update to the latest version of iOS, the operating system that powers the iPhone, to fix your connectivity issue.

To do that, head to the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap General > Software Update. Then tap Download and Install.

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Hardware problem

If none of the above work, your AirPods may have a hardware issue.

Considering they’re portable, it’s inevitable they’ll get a few bumps and bruises while you’re out and about.

Sometimes that can cause damage which causes your earphones to malfunction.

To get them fixed, you can post them to Apple, or take them to an Apple Authorised Service Provider.

You can find more details on AirPod repairs on Apple’s website, here.


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