People have always loved accessories, in the past, it was gold jewelry and various attributes of a wealthy family. Now it’s mostly gadgets. Many people buy a variety of fashionable gadgets to stand out and because of their functionality. Now you can find anything: smart bracelets, watches, sneakers, all kinds of portable gadgets for your phone, like a power bank or a beautiful case. Your headphones are just as important in all of this.
Every smartphone user has headphones. They used to all be wired, but now more and more models are wireless. One of the most popular wireless headphones is Apple’s Airpods. It’s perfect for listening to music or playing sports. They also have a built-in microphone which allows you to record your voice in good quality. The sound comes out pretty clear and crisp, without unnecessary noise.
But what to do if the microphone in Airpods stopped working or began to appear interference in your voice. There are several ways to solve this problem.
What to do if your Airpods stop working
If you encounter problems with your Airpods it can be a critical issue. Since many people use them every day for so many tasks. In such a situation, there are several ways to solve the problem :
Put Airpods in a case and reconnect it to the iPhone
Most audio problems can be solved by reconnecting the device to your phone. All you have to do is put both earbuds in the case and pull them back out after a few seconds.
Clean the earbuds of dirt
If you have been using your iPods for several months then your microphone jack may be dirty. It’s a good time to clean it. Put some alcohol on a cotton swab and run it over the microphone opening on the bottom of the device. Then clean the dirt particles with a toothpick or tweezers. Be very careful not to damage the grill that covers the microphones.
Check the microphone settings
If you can only use the microphone on one microphone, it may be a problem with your settings. Check the active microphone setting for your AirPods to determine if it’s configured to use both mics. To do this:
- Go to Settings
- Then go to Bluetooth
- Click on the info icon next to your AirPods
- Then tap Microphone and enable the Automatically Switch AirPods option to let your AirPods determine the most suitable microphone to use on the fly
Update your AirPods firmware
Updating the firmware can help avoid many issues and bugs. To update your firmware you need to :
- Go to Settings
- Then General
- After About > AirPods to look at your current Firmware Version
- If you see an out-of-date version number try updating the firmware
- To do this, put the AirPods in the case and leave them near your iPhone which is connected to the internet
- Check them after about 30 minutes. They should be up to date
Restart your iPhone.
Also if there is a conflict in the apps, restarting your phone can help. To restart your iPhone, press the power and volume buttons up. Then, drag the Power icon to the right to power down the device. Wait for 30 seconds before holding down the Side button again to boot it back up
