AirPods connection issues after iOS 18 Update

Did not fix mine. Tried several times.

Just today I updated my iPhone to 18.1. Ever since my AirPods stopped charging the left pod. I never had this issue. Nor it’s shown in AirPods settings.

It seems to be most persistent when the screen enter screen energy save mode on its own. If a podcast i playing, it cuts the sound every time screen wakes up or goes to sleep.

This happens with both airpods pro 2 gen and airpods 2 gen

I experienced this too, but think it’s fixed after “forgetting”/ reconnecting my AirPods Pro 2. (On iPhone pro max 13)

I recently updated my phone to iOS 18. As soon as I tried connecting my AirPod Pro 2's to my phone it would not connect. I clicked 'Forget Device'. That was a nightmare. I tried resetting the AirPod's by holding down the button on the back- did not work. I opened the case top and my phone recognized them but 'Connection Failed'. Finally, it connected to my phone but when I was using them they disconnected every 3-5 minutes. Once it disconnected, it would pause my music/video then quickly reconnect to my phone but would not continue to play the music/video. Very frustrating since I've only had them for less than a year and maybe used a handful of times. Hoping there is a new update for these problems soon!

I’ve had Airpods Pro2 since they were released. I’ve never had any issues like this with them. Now since the latest firmware update they keep randomly disconnecting in the middle of listening to music. I use music to help motivate me when exercising or lifting weights. It’s really distracting.

I had the same issue. Some background, i even gone to Apple Store and they diagnosed that the case is updated with the new firmware but the AirPods isn’t.

They were not able to help but declared my AirPods is dead. I am disappointed as this coincides with the refresh of their new iOS and new firmware. I suspect they have killed many of our AirPods thru the process.

The customer service team was kind to give me a replacement for 140 sgd, we can get a brand new AirPods for 199 here. This rub salt to the wound for me.

just real disappointed about this outcome, and especially I feel the AirPods didn’t work after iOS release and diagnosis pointed towards my AirPods and case having different firmware

iPhone 15pro and APP with the same issue, extremely annoying! Please fix it ASAP

Same. Cutting out when entering lock screen mode. Sound stops. Then restarts. Every time you enter or exit lock screen.

I have just disabled Vocal Shortcuts. I’ll update you with more info (if the problem’s fixed or not)

Thanks a lot such a relief 🥲. Turning off the vocal shortcuts solved the issue for me. Even my car play music issue got sorted with this.

thanks a lot

I have another issue with my AirPods after iOS 18 update! Both AirPod are able to connect through Bluetooth and show battery but cannot play sound together when I try to listen to a call or music, only one AirPod is able to play sound at any time: if I take either side out, the other side will work if I replay the music, but once I put the AirPod back into my ear, they cannot work together. I’ve already tried resetting the AirPod connection. (The #1 AirPod is now renamed to be #3 on my device list). What else can I try?

I have had the same issue and Apple tech support is suggesting a $330 fix for a headphone that was purchased for $550! Apple should examine how Bose treat their customers when they encounter similar issue!

I’ve been having this issue with my airpod maxes on my iPad ever since I updated it to 18.0.1. My airpods won’t duel connect with my iPad and any of my other devices, its bluetooth is always freaking out, and my ipad overall has been extremely glitchy; enough to the point where I am considering getting rid of it. I am so sick of these problems ever major update and as a student I don’t have time for them

Really getting fed up now. Since the 18 upgrade my AirPod pros loose Bluetooth with my phone. Have to reset and Now not even connecting. They work fine on iPad and iMac but just not my phone! Clearly software issue. Really annoyed!