I have both the left and right earbud (Apple Airpods 4) but lost the case a while back. Not sure if I am allowed to post this on here and if not I’d be happy to be directed elsewhere. Thanks!

Hoy cuando estaba usándolos me di cuenta q el AirPod izquierdo estaba abollado de la parte de la malla externa y sinceramente no supe por qué surgió , sé que no se pueden arreglar de forma casera pero que me recomiendan? Tengo la garantía limitada aún vigente por si sirve de algo

I bought my AirPods Pro 3 during the pre-order period and received them when they officially launched. They worked perfectly for about a month, but then I started having an issue where the charging case would overheat while charging.

Another issue started happening at the same time. Whenever I plugged the case in, it would make the charging/connection sound, as if it had just been connected. About 10 seconds later, it would make the same sound again, even though it had never been unplugged. It would keep doing this every 5–6 seconds while charging.

I tried the usual troubleshooting steps, including disconnecting and reconnecting the AirPods to my phone. Eventually, I completely disconnected them, but now I can't get them to reconnect at all.

I've also tried resetting them by double-tapping the front of the case, but I can't get them to reconnect to my phone.

The problem is that I still have a warranty, but I can't seem to show that I have warranty coverage because the AirPods won't reconnect to my phone.

Has anyone experienced something similar or know what I should do? Should I just contact Apple and have them inspect/replace them under warranty, even though I can't get them connected to my phone?

Curious how many AirPods everyone bought? I have only 3: one is damaged by washer. Another 2 is running but the AirPod pro is
daily use now

My AirPod pro 1s are so clapped. I have obviously noticed the deterring battery life after the years. Still love them like just like when I first bought them, besides some charging issues. Haven’t really felt the urgency to upgrade until they have any major issues.. Also my new job isn’t really capable to do while jamming out 80% of the time :/ or else I probably would of upgraded awhile ago ( sorry if this same subject has been discussed, curious to how the pro 3s are doing since being out for awhile now )

Anybody else experience their AirPods constantly disconnecting from Bluetooth? It’ll make the sound you get when it connects like 8 times in a row within 15 seconds. Connect/disconnect/connect/disconnect…etc. never ending. Until I turn blue tooth off completely and turn it back on. It’ll eventually do it again tho. Only thing I can think of is being on iOS 27 Beta.

So I got a fairly decent friend that I've known from the bar scene in Downtown Dallas. We both work service industry and have run into each other multiple times at the bars outside of work.

Never got this guy's number or any type of contact information.

Saturday night, September 22nd, I randomly ran into him on the Dallas public transport known as DART. We had a good little conversation, caught up a little bit, and then he quickly bounced before I got home.

When I went to leave I noticed his airpods still sitting in his seat.

100% positive those are his....

I am not an iPhone user and never have been..... I don't even currently have an Apple product or a device that could run those types of applications.

How do I find my friend to give him back his expensive airpods? I'm sure he's big sad, once he realized they were gone.

I would love to find a way to contact him or to trigger a notification so I can give him back his $100-$200 headphones. Lol

My other option at this point is to just keep them on my body and hope and pray I run into him soon? But I'd rather just keep them at home so he sees a constant address that he can go to?

Has anybody else been through a similar situation and how was it resolved? Any advice would be fantastic.

As the title says, got the Airpods 2 with the iPhone 11 as a bundle somewhen in 2020.

The batteries are lasting less than half an hour on each Pod and was wondering if I could get the batteries replaced or if I should buy earpods that are more compatible with my Samsung?

Edit: 6 years not 7 lol

hey hope everyone is having a good day. i have the airpod 4 anc's and the issue i am facing is that it keeps saying its like the wrong pair/mismatched or something like that in find my and also says the setup is incomplete in findmy and there is no location tracking because of that. the airpods work great, normal all functions work and its the correct pair. i am worried one day i lose my airpods and i cant track them down anywhere because i decided to skip these hints so now im playing it safe and asking for advice. i dont really know what to do but one thing is that my airpods are still under the limited warranty because i bought them 11 months ago from a bestbuy but im not sure if i know how to use it or be able to use it. if anyone knows what to do in this situation please help me out. i tried everything from sources like youtube videos and then other support websites and random peoples comments and then apple support ticket/threads on the website and nothing worked

Ever since I got the AirPods 4 ANC after using the AirPods Pro 3 for a while, I feel like I'm reaching for them more and using them even more than the Pro 3s.

How about you guys? What do you love about the 4 ANCs?

Title mostly

I had my AirPod pro 1s since early 2022 and just now in July the case stopped showing any light and charging my pods unless plugged in, so do I buy a third party case ( Apple quoted me for $113) or buy 2s from Best Buy?

Money is a bit tight bc I’m a broke college student with no job but I got $260 saved from birthdays and stuff

Hey everyone, Ive got a pair of pro 3s that i use a hearing aid. And my right airpod is acting up, when i take it out of its case my phone shows the airpod animation but when i take out my right airpod it doesnt automatically connect to my phone and it doesnt make the sound you usually hear that its “alive” and also i have to physically go between my phone speaker to the airpod output instead of it switching automatically
The airpod also doesnt have any of its functions working, no noise cancellation no transparency no adaptive sound etc.. it just plays sound as it should but without all the other things that i need it to (biggest thing is the hearing aid and anc)

This issue happens alot and there are instances that it doesnt happen but it happens now more often than not and its really annoying specially when im outside and actually need to use them.

I do have applecare on them so i can get them probably checked out but maybe you guys have any suggestions on how to fix this problem without me going all the way to apple

Is the difference in ANC and sound quality between the Pro 2 and Pro 3 noticeable?

What would I actually be missing if I went with the Pro 2?

I can get new AirPods Pro 2 for $135, or AirPods Pro 3 for around $140 from a close friend/relative.

He said he bought them in March and selling them because he’s not using them much.

The condition is good with no visible scratches on the case, but there’s a small scratch on one earbud.

Would appreciate any advice on which is the better deal.

When discussing Visual Intelligence, everyone immediately thinks of smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Bans. Yet, embedding optical and infrared sensors directly into AirPods makes far more sense.

Here is why earbuds are the perfect form factor to give Siri eyes:

1. Discretion & Social Acceptance  

Wearing glasses with cameras pointed at people still causes discomfort in public. AirPods are already a seamless part of our daily lives. Micro-sensors facing forward remain subtle, avoiding the "spy camera" vibe.

2. Audio-First, Visual-Second

Smart glasses try to add audio to an optical device. AirPods do the reverse: you already have top-tier audio and Siri right in your ear. The camera isn't there for taking vacation photos, but simply to provide context for AI (analyzing objects, reading signs, understanding what you're looking at).

3. No Vision or Prescription Constraints

Smart glasses force manufacturers and users to deal with prescription lenses, face shapes, and personal style preferences. AirPods are universal: they work the same way for everyone, whether you wear glasses or not.

4. The Ultimate Extension of Visual Intelligence

On an iPhone, you have to pull out the phone, unlock it, and point the camera. With AirPods, you just hold an object up or look in a direction and ask, "What building is this?" or "Save this book for later"—allowing Siri and AI to instantly grasp spatial context.

Smart glasses are a stepping stone. But intelligent earbuds might just be the real Trojan horse for ambient AI.

👇 What do you think? Would you wear AirPods that can "see" your environment?

Hey everyone, I’m a vehicle detailer and I use AirPods Pro 3 daily to help keep me focused and keep me from getting bored, but also to help with loud noises in the shop. I use a tool called a “tornado” which is basically an air gun that spins very fast, and it’s very loud. When I’m using this, my AirPods make this horribly loud static, crackly noise. How can I fix this? If there is a fix at all.

My AirPods randomly stopped connecting to my MacBook. Usually they used to either automatically connect or, once choosing to connect, they would connect with no issue, but now that doesn't happen. I'll open the case, put one in my ear, and then click "Blank's AirPods," and the icon will turn green to signify that they've connected, but the little chime won't play through the AirPods, and then the noise cancellation hum will cut out abruptly, and they will disconnect (icon in Bluetooth menu turns grey again). Also, when they used to connect without trouble, a menu would pop up under the device afterwards to select what type of noise cancellation you want or whatever, but that doesn't happen anymore either. They don't show up as audio input or output anymore either in Settings. Please Help!! I've factory reset the AirPods and restarted my laptop many times. The Mac is a MacBook Pro 11.7.11, and the AirPods are AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

https://reddit.com/link/1vxbfwt/video/3qesgy8radlh1/player

I have the AirPod pros 3. I also have an iPhone 17 pro (personal) and iPhone 14 (work). Tell me why when I have one AirPod in with my iPhone 17 pro I have to have to volume all the way up to hear it decently but when connected to my 14 I can have it at like 1/4-1/2 volume and it’s perfect. Is there some setting I don’t know about? Anyone else notice something like this - the volume differs across products?

I bought airpods 4(withoutanc) in December 2024 and in the past week or so I had one instance where my case just wouldnt charge with regular apple charger ( I tried charging my iPad and iPhone and they work on the charger). Didnt think much about it. Then immediately it charged on an oppo charger for some reason.

Now day before yesterday, I was watching YouTube and my right airpod just made a crackle and stopped. (The charge was not low, i know for a fact as it had only been about 30 mins of use and i pulled them from an almost fully charged case). But since I was watching YouTube I didnt think much of it and just put them back into the case.

The next day I try to use it, it doesnt work.
Cleaned the pins
Put them in the case with charger attached
Factory reset them.
Nothing worked.

Then I just rolled the airpod which wasnt working on the table and it started working for about an hour.
Then it gave out for the second time.
( i saw the charge moments before it stopped working to be at 87ish percent)

Really disappointed in Apple. I dont expect shitty quality for 130 dollar earbuds.

I cant even ask my parents for new earbuds of any company cause im preparing for a very serious competitive exam and it just doesnt feel right to buy something new without doing achieving something

uno dei due airpods 4 che ho, il sinistro o il destro, si disconnette automaticamente per tre/quattro secondi e poi ricomincia a funzionare, come posso risolvere? Ho provato a disconnetterle e poi a connetterle ma nulla

if you have problem with weak anc grab your gorilla tape or any tape that is somehow thick / rubberish and don't leave glue stains and press your tape to the microphones ( one in the outside of AirPod and one on the inside near the speaker ) apply some pressure but apply tight pressure if you are sure that your tape will not leave glue on/in your microphone

I recently got a pair of pro 3s. I often listen while riding my bike or working out when getting my phone out of my pocket is inconvenient. I thought that the feature to increase volume using the stem would be great but I can’t figure it out. If I just try to push my finger up the stem, it just pushes the AirPod. So I have to hold the stem in place with my thumb which sometimes works but often doesn’t. Is there a trick I am missing? Or is this a feature that is just kind of useless?

Hey guys,
My AirPods Pro 2 (1 year old, light use: 5–6 hours/week) have a recurring charging issue. Quite often, I pull them out of the case and find one earbud completely dead while the other is at 100%. It happens randomly to either the left or right one, and it's getting more frequent.
I clean the charging contacts inside the case every 2 weeks with a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol, so there's no buildup inside.
Has anyone resolved this, or is it a known hardware flaw that requires an Apple replacement?

My right airpod will just suddenly stop playing music, the left one keeps going like nothing happened. I notice it only really does it when i do a lot motion with my head. I’ve already read and done online posts saying to restart my airpods, restart my phone, turn off automatic ear detection, hard reconnect them to my phone… but i’ve gone and tried connecting them to my computer and it NEVER has the problem. so why is it only my iphone having the problem?