How to Hard Reset Your AirPods

If you encounter any of these situations, it’s time to reset your AirPods. Here’s how.

What to Do After You Reset Your AirPods

If you want to use the AirPods with your devices again, you need to set them up as if they were new. Then you can connect them to your MacBook, pair them with an Apple TV, or connect them to a Windows 10 PC.

Why You Might Need to Reset Your AirPods

Resetting the AirPods, also known as performing a hard reset, is how you return them to their factory settings. After you do this, you can set them up again. Some of the situations in which you’ll need to reset your AirPods include:

You can’t connect AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or another device. The AirPods won’t charge. You’re giving away or selling your AirPods. You want to reset your AirPod settings to their original factory state. You’re facing other problems with the AirPods, and nothing else has solved them.