AirPods stuck in pairing mode and won't connect to any Device

i FORGOT MY AIRPODS 4 ON MY DEVICE AND NOW I CANT RECONNECT THEM. I RESET THEM, HAD ISSUES GETTING INTO PAIRING MODE, NOW THEY ARE IN PAIRING MODE AND ARE STUCK. WONT CONNECT TO MY DEVOCE OR ANY OTHER DEVICE EITHER. I HAVE RESET THEM MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY STILL WONT SHOW UP


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Original Title: AIRPODS NOT CONNECTING


AirPods 4

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 6:09 AM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2025 5:24 PM

Start by checking if there is power in the battery. Put the case with your AirPods in it to charge, and let them charge for 10 minutes.


Check in Settings > Bluetooth. If your AirPods are still listed as connected, tap and delete them, and remove them from your iCloud. Then restart your iPhone, once it has restarted, just turn off the screen.


Now..


Try resetting your AirPods again. Follow the guide here, where you will also find more information:

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support


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Oct 28, 2025 5:24 PM in response to JENNC213

Start by checking if there is power in the battery. Put the case with your AirPods in it to charge, and let them charge for 10 minutes.


Check in Settings > Bluetooth. If your AirPods are still listed as connected, tap and delete them, and remove them from your iCloud. Then restart your iPhone, once it has restarted, just turn off the screen.


Now..


Try resetting your AirPods again. Follow the guide here, where you will also find more information:

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support


AirPods stuck in pairing mode and won't connect to any Device

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