How to factory reset and restart AirPods

Apple AirPods are one of the most interesting devices in the Apple catalog, which is why they are the best-selling wireless headphones in the world. However, having no screen or almost no buttons, the process of restoring some AirPods is not as easy as it is on other devices. So if you want restore or factory reset your AirPods, we will tell you how to do it.

You should know that It is not possible to reset AirPods without iPhone or iPad, or an iPod touch they are connected to. The process of resetting AirPods is done from the device they are connected to.

How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro

In order to factory reset and restore AirPods or AirPods Pro, these are the steps that we must follow. You will need the AirPods, the charging case, and an iPhone or other device that the AirPods are connected to.

1. Place the AirPods inside the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait a bit 30 seconds.
3. Now open the cover of the charging case.
4. On the iPhone, enter Adjust> Bluetooth and press the icon with “I” next to AirPods.
5. Press on Ignore the device and confirm the decision.
6. Now open the AirPods case Yes hold back button.
7. When you see that the LED turns white and it starts blinking, count 15 seconds.
8. Release the button housing and close the cover.

How to reset AirPods Max

The AirPods Max don’t have a charging case, so the AirPods Max factory reset process is different:

1. Hold the noise control button and digital crown for 15 seconds.
2. You will see that the The LED flashes orange then white.
3. Stop pushing buttons.

Why Factory Reset AirPods

Knowing how to reset AirPods is something very important that can be fundamental for different reasons, so this is something you need to know how to do. Here are some reasons to restore AirPods from the factory:

• You are going to sell the AirPods.
• You are going to give these AirPods to someone else.
• You notice that AirPods are malfunctioning.
• AirPods disconnect on their own.
• Battery life has dramatically decreased.
• AirPods won’t connect.

This is how you can factory reset your AirPods to leave them as fresh out of the box. This process only works with Apple AirPods, if you have other AirPod type headphones like Chinese AirPods, they will be restored in a different way.