AirPods connection issues after iOS 18 Update

I was having problems with AirPods not working with Siri and dictation and it started after iOS 18 update. After I turned off Personalized Spatial Audio in Settings, it fixed the problem. iPhone Settings/AirPod Pro/Personalized Spatial Audio and then deselect Personalized Spatial Audio that is highlighted.

Definitely a VERY annoying bug. I have two airpods gen 2, and both are experiencing the same issue. It even takes a while to get them connected sometimes because, for some reason, the Apple quality isn't there anymore. I hope they're fixing this problem anytime soon, because, we might as well just move over to a different carrier.

What version of ios?

same

Thank you so much! This fixed them.

tqvm..solved

it helps! Thx

This could be a software issue, what app(s) are you running while using airpods?

-I had the same issue with playing mp3’s in vlc.

It has bug for my airpods after update ios18.1

My AP2 show up on every other device but my TV refuses to see them half the time and the other half refuses to connect. It’s weird

same here

Hi, have you found a solution? I have exactly the same problem :(

it doesn‘t help.

ios 18.1

iPhone 15 Pro

Airpods Pro 2 7B21

No. I reported the bug to apple. I am waiting for solution.

I see a few people said to turn vocal shortcuts off. What is vocal shortcuts was off?