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Ensure your AirPods are charged
The AirPods microphone may not be working simply because it has run out of charge. Check the charge left on your AirPods by placing them in the case and holding it close to your iPhone. Sometimes the AirPods may work on a low charge but the microphone may stop working. Charge your AirPods to get the microphone working again.
Put the AirPods back in the case for 30 seconds
Putting your AirPods back in their case resets the Bluetooth connection with your iPhone and fixes any minor issue that may be keeping the microphone from working. Simply place the AirPods back in the case for roughly 30 seconds and take them out again. Once they are connected to your iPhone, check if the microphone is working. This is the easiest way to fix any minor issue with your AirPods.
Check the Microphone settings on your iPhone
If you’re experiencing the microphone issue with just one AirPod, the problem may lie with the microphone settings. You can specify which AirPod microphone should be in use. Usually, your iPhone switches the microphone by default, depending on the AirPod you’re using, but you may have changed this setting and forgotten about it. Follow the steps listed below to set it back to default. Step 1: Go to Settings and select Bluetooth.
Step 2: Select the ‘i’ icon next to your AirPods in connected devices.
Step 3: Select ‘Microphone’ and tap ‘Automatically Switch AirPods’.
Clean the Microphone
It is quite common for the microphone on your AirPods to get clogged by dirt. The microphones are located at the end of the stems on your AirPods. You can use a cotton swab to clean the dirt or wipe it with a microfiber cloth. Blow on the microphone to remove any small dust particles and check if they’re working again.
Forget and Re-pair your AirPods
If you’ve tried all of the methods mentioned above and the microphone of your AirPods still isn’t working, it may be due to a corrupted connection to your iPhone. You can try ‘forgetting’ the AirPods and pairing them again. Just follow these easy steps. Step 1: Go to Settings and select Bluetooth.
Step 2: Select the ‘i’ icon next to the AirPods under ‘My Devices’.
Step 3: Select ‘Forget this Device’.
Scan for new Bluetooth devices and re-pair your AirPods to your iPhone. Read Also: Google Pixel 6a now available in India, goes on its first sale These are the best and easiest ways to fix your AirPods microphone if they ever stop working. If you’ve tried all the methods above and the issue with the microphone still exists, you may have to get the problem diagnosed at an Apple Repair Center. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
