My iPhone 14 doesn't connect to my earphones but connects ok to my iPhone X any suggestions to fix this please

Hello Strangerthings22,

To confirm, are you having issues with a Bluetooth earphones or wired earphones? If you're having issues with wired earphones, begin with the steps listed below. These steps are specific to resolving connection related issues with wired earphones and headphones. If you continue to have issues after the steps, you'll want to complete the remaining steps outlined in the following article.

1. "Check for debris in the headphone port on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. 
2. Check your headphone cable, connector, remote, and earbuds for damage, like wear or breakage. 
3. Look for debris on the meshes in each earbud. To remove debris, gently brush all openings with a small, soft-bristled brush that's clean and dry. 
4. Firmly plug your headphones back in. If your iOS device has a case, remove the case to get a firm connection."

If your headphones don't work with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you're having issues with Bluetooth earphones, you'll want to begin with the following steps as they're specific to resolving connection related issues with Bluetooth accessories. If you continue to have issues after completing these steps, complete the remaining steps in the article below.

1. "Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
2. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
3. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
4. If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app."

If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Let us know how that goes!