AirPods sound cutting out with some games

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AirPods sound cutting out with some games

I have an M2 MacBook Pro with AirPods Pro 2 .. they work great together most of the time BUT when I'm playing a certain game the sound cuts out every 5-10 mins. I can restore the sound by switching sound output (using Mac Sound menu bar) to Mac speakers and then back to AirPods .. but after 5 mins it will cut out again.

The sound is cut out for ALL apps, not just the game. And it ONLY happens when I'm playing the game .. so somehow something the game is doing is cutting out all sound from ALL apps until I reconnect to my AirPods.

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon 2023

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 01:26 PM

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ManJor

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Feb 25, 2023 11:16 AM in response to Tim Hill1

Hello Tim Hill1,

If the issue occurs when playing a specific game, we'd recommend troubleshooting the app.

"If an app doesn’t quit as expected, or it’s unresponsive, you can force quit the app (you may lose unsaved changes). Choose Apple menu > Force Quit, select the app in the dialog that appears, then click Force Quit.
If the app quit, reopen it by clicking Reopen in the dialog that appears.
Restart your Mac by choosing Apple menu > Restart.
Make sure the app is compatible with your version of macOS.
Open another file in the app. There may be a problem with the original file.
Check for updates to your software.
Disconnect any peripheral devices you just connected (for example, a printer). They may not be compatible with your version of macOS.
Uninstall any app plug-ins or enhancements from other manufacturers. If you recently updated the app or macOS, a plug-in or enhancement you installed may no longer be compatible.
Diagnose problems with your Mac to learn whether hardware you installed, such as additional memory, is incompatible, improperly installed, or defective."

If an app freezes or quits unexpectedly on Mac - Apple Support

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