AirPods are considered one of the most popular headphones in the world today because of their reliable, simple, and comfortable design, as well as their competitive sound. However, like any other headphone, AirPods can have some problems. One of the common problems reported by AirPods users is that the sound only plays in one ear. Hearing sound in only one ear is probably worse than not hearing it at all. It sounds silly, but if you’ve experienced it, you know what I’m talking about. It can be very disorienting, especially if you play video games.
So what can you do to solve this problem? Here is how to fix the problem when one of your AirPods is not working.
How to fix one AirPod isn’t working by checking if AirPods are charged
The first thing you need to check is whether your AirPods are charged. One of them may have a low battery, which could cause it to turn off. If you want to check if your AirPods are charged, simply place them in the charging case, open the cover of the case, and hold it up to your iPhone or iPad. This will show you the percentage of your AirPods’ battery charge. You can also go into the Bluetooth settings for AirPods on any Apple device and check the battery charge there.
If this is the problem, the solution is incredibly simple and can be done immediately. Simply put the AirPods in the case and charge them with the Lightning cable. Once they are charged, try playing some music and see if that fixes the problem.
How to clean AirPods
Sometimes the problem may be that your AirPods are dirty. Make sure that both AirPods are thoroughly clean. If dust and debris are clogging the small holes in your AirPods, the sound volume will be lower or they will stop working altogether. Use a cotton swab, q-tip, moist cleaning cloth, or gently clean them with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Clean until they are like new again. Don’t use water, as you may damage or ruin them. If you need to use a liquid to clean your Airpods, use a minimal amount of alcohol, as it dries quickly. Be careful not to use too much or you risk damaging the main internal components.
Use a cotton swab to also clean the charging case at the connection point of the defective AirPod. If the AirPod isn’t charging properly, no sound will come out of it. Clean the port and charge it up a bit. Now put them back on and check.
How to reconnect AirPods
Often problems with the AirPods are the result of a bad Bluetooth connection. As a result, the solution may be to simply reconnect the AirPods to your smartphone. Disconnecting and reconnecting the AirPods is one of those simple solutions that work in most cases.
So, if you want to reconnect your AirPods, you have to follow these steps:
- First of all, opent the “Settings” menu on your iPhone.
- Then, select the “Bluetooth” option.
- Find your AirPods and tap on the “i” icon.
- After that, click on the “Disconnect” option and confirm this action.
Once you have completed these steps, just reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone again. If nothing works, you can try to contact a technician specialist.
