How to Fix Suddenly Muted Airpods

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Are your AirPods suddenly muted? If so, you’re not alone. Many users have reported this issue with ther Apple AirPods. Fortunately, there are several ways to fix this problem.

The first thing you should do is check the settings in your iPhone or iPad. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Automatic Ear Detection is turned off. This will ensure that your AirPods keep playing audio even when you’re not wearing them. You can also try resetting the AirPods by placing them back in their case and pressing the small button at the back of the case for a few seconds until it blinks amber thre times.

If resetting doesn’t work, you can try adjusting the noise control modes on your AirPods. To do this, press and hold either left or right AirPod and select Noise Control from the menu that appears. Then, select two or thre noise control modes that you want to use with press and hold.

Finally, if none of these solutions work, it may be time to contact Apple Support for further assistance or take a trip to an Apple Store for an in-person appointment with an expert technician who can help diagnose and fix your device.

We hope these tips help you get your muted AirPods working again!

Unmuting AirPods

To unmute your AirPods, simply press and hold either the left or right AirPod until you hear a chime. This will bring up the noise control options, which will allow you to choose between three different levels of sound muting. Select the “Noise Control Off” option to unmute your AirPods.

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The Causes of Muted AirPods

There could be a few different reasons why your AirPods may go mute. First, it’s possible that the Automatic Ear Detection feature has been turned on. This feature will detect when the AirPods are removed from your ears and automatically pause your audio. To turn this off, go to Settings > Bluetooth.

Another possibility is that the battery of your AirPods might be low and needs to be recharged. If this is the case, you’ll need to plug them into a charger for at least an hour before using them again.

Lastly, it’s possible that there might be a hardware issue with your AirPods that needs to be addressed. In this case, you should reach out to Apple Support for assistance.

Troubleshooting AirPods with No Sound

If your AirPods are connected to your device but you aren’t hearing any sound, it could be due to a few different issues. First, make sure the volume is turned up on both devices. If the volume is up, check to see if the mute feature is enabled on either device. Additionally, make sure that the correct sound output is selected on both devices. Finally, you may want to try resetting your AirPods by placing them back in their case and pressing the small button at the back of the case for a few seconds unil it blinks amber three times.

Restoring Sound on AirPods

To get sound back on your AirPods, start by making sure your charging case is fully charged. Then, place both AirPods in the case and leave them to charge for 30 seconds. Once the AirPods are charged, open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad and check the charge status to ensure that each AirPod is indeed charging. If everything looks good, take out both AirPods and put them in your ears. You should now be able to hear sound from both sides. If you have any further issues, try resetting your AirPods by pressing and holding the setup button on the back of your charging case untl you see an amber light.

Forcing Sound on AirPods

To force sound on your AirPods, open Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Touch and hold the audio card in the upper-right corner of Control Center to control audio. Tap , then choose your AirPods from the list of available audio devices. If you have more than one set of AirPods connected to your device, you may need to select the correct set from the list before sound will play through them.

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Conclusion

The AirPods can be muted in multiple ways: by pressing and holding the AirPods, selecting a noise control mode, or turning off Automatic Ear Detection. Additionally, if you’re still having problems with sound cutting out, you can do a full reset. By implementing any of these methods, you should be able to get your AirPods back to their normal volume levels.

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