AirPods Setup incomplete and mismatch and sometimes not connecting

Hello I have a problem with my AirPods Pro 1 that the setup is incomplete and that the AirPods are mismatched. I’ve tried to reset them and remove them from my account which none of them worked. I’ve used another Apple account a year or two with my AirPods but I removed them from that account. I have the for like one year and I tried everything. The second problem is that sometimes one AirPod won’t connect even tho the battery is full I have to sit there and try to reconnect it for like 5 minutes which is annoying the connection problem started 3-4 months ago.

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 29, 2025 2:31 AM

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Aug 29, 2025 2:46 AM in response to ker35

"AirPods Setup incomplete and mismatch and sometimes not connecting: Hello I have a problem with my AirPods Pro 1 that the setup is incomplete and that the AirPods are mismatched. I’ve tried to reset them and remove them from my account which none of them worked. The second problem is that sometimes one AirPod won’t connect even tho the battery is full I have to sit there and try to reconnect it for like 5 minutes which is annoying the connection problem started 3-4 months ago."

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:


Force Restart your iPhone:

If they reconnecting, then Mismatch doesn't seem to be of issue here. So, save what need be, and then for restart your iPhone: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


A Few Other Thoughts to Try:


A. Start by wiggling it in your ear.


B. Charge these to 100%


C. Visit Apple Support links:


D. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


E. Clear Out Earwax:

Go Here: How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support


F. Enable: Automatic Ear Detection - Apple Support

Aug 29, 2025 2:42 AM in response to ker35

"AirPods Setup incomplete and mismatch and sometimes not connecting: Hello I have a problem with my AirPods Pro 1 that the setup is incomplete and that the AirPods are mismatched. I’ve tried to reset them and remove them from my account which none of them worked. The second problem is that sometimes one AirPod won’t connect even tho the battery is full I have to sit there and try to reconnect it for like 5 minutes which is annoying the connection problem started 3-4 months ago."

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Troubleshooting iPhone Bluetooth:

A. Visit these Links:




B. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
  5. Enter: [Your Passcode

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