how to get my airpods to show up on bluetooth.
I discounted my airpods from bluetooth by forget this device. I went to reconnect to them and now my airpods wont show up as a option to connect to.
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16
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Hi there 615suagrbyshay,
If your AirPods aren't connecting to your iPhone, try the steps below to see if they resolve the issue for you:
If you can't connect to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Make sure that your iPhone or iPod touch has the latest version of iOS or that your iPad has the latest version of iPadOS.
2. Put both AirPods in the charging case and make sure that both AirPods are charging.
3. To make sure that Bluetooth is on, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
4. If your AirPods are connected, make sure that they're selected as your audio device. If your AirPods appear in the list of devices but they don't connect, go to the next step.
5. Close the lid, wait 15 seconds, then open the lid. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for up to 10 seconds. The status light on the front of the charging case should flash white, which means that your AirPods are ready to connect.
6. Hold the charging case, with your AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
7. Follow the steps on the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
8. Test your AirPods. If you still can't connect, reset your AirPods.
You'll find those steps in this support article: If your AirPods won't connect - Apple Support
If you still can't connect your AirPods to your iPhone after trying the steps above, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support for further assistance. They're best-equipped to take a closer look and explore any additional options you may have. This link will help you get started: Apple Support
Take care.