Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to Fix AirPods Not Showing Up on Bluetooth
1. Make Sure AirPods Are Charged
Put both AirPods inside the charging case.
Charge the case for at least 15–30 minutes.
Open the lid and check the status light.
If the case has no light or does not respond, the case may need charging or may have a hardware problem.
2. Turn Bluetooth Off and Back On
On your iPhone:
Open Settings.
Tap Bluetooth.
Turn Bluetooth off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn Bluetooth back on.
Do not rely only on Control Center because it may only disconnect devices instead of fully disabling Bluetooth.
3. Put AirPods Into Pairing Mode
Put both AirPods inside the charging case.
Open the case lid.
Press and hold the button on the back of the case.
Keep holding for about 5–15 seconds.
Wait until the status light flashes white.
Now check your Bluetooth list again.
4. Forget Old AirPods Connections
If your AirPods were previously connected:
Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
Look for your AirPods.
Tap the ⓘ next to them.
Select Forget This Device.
Try pairing again.
5. Reset Your AirPods Completely
If they still do not appear:
Put AirPods in the case.
Close the lid for 30 seconds.
Open the lid.
On your phone, forget the AirPods if they appear.
Hold the button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds.
Release when the light flashes amber, then white.
Try pairing again.
6. Restart Your Phone or Computer
For iPhone:
Hold the power button and volume button.
Slide to power off.
Wait 30 seconds.
Turn it back on.
Try Bluetooth pairing again.
7. Check If Another Device Is Connected
AirPods may automatically connect to another device.
Temporarily turn off Bluetooth on:
Other iPhones
iPads
Macs
Windows computers
Then try pairing again.
8. Try Another Device
Test your AirPods with another phone, tablet, or computer.
If they appear on another device, the problem is likely your original device.
If they appear nowhere, the issue may be the AirPods or charging case.
9. Update Your Device
Make sure your iPhone, iPad, or computer has the latest software installed.
Older software can prevent newer AirPods models from being detected.
10. If the AirPods Still Do Not Appear
Possible causes:
Dead AirPods battery
Bad charging case
Bluetooth hardware failure
Counterfeit AirPods
Damaged pairing button
If the case never flashes white or amber when holding the button, the charging case may be the problem. #airpodspro
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
How to Fix AirPods Not Showing Up on Bluetooth
1. Make Sure AirPods Are Charged
Put both AirPods inside the charging case.
Charge the case for at least 15–30 minutes.
Open the lid and check the status light.
If the case has no light or does not respond, the case may need charging or may have a hardware problem.
2. Turn Bluetooth Off and Back On
On your iPhone:
Open Settings.
Tap Bluetooth.
Turn Bluetooth off.
Wait 10 seconds.
Turn Bluetooth back on.
Do not rely only on Control Center because it may only disconnect devices instead of fully disabling Bluetooth.
3. Put AirPods Into Pairing Mode
Put both AirPods inside the charging case.
Open the case lid.
Press and hold the button on the back of the case.
Keep holding for about 5–15 seconds.
Wait until the status light flashes white.
Now check your Bluetooth list again.
4. Forget Old AirPods Connections
If your AirPods were previously connected:
Go to Settings → Bluetooth.
Look for your AirPods.
Tap the ⓘ next to them.
Select Forget This Device.
Try pairing again.
5. Reset Your AirPods Completely
If they still do not appear:
Put AirPods in the case.
Close the lid for 30 seconds.
Open the lid.
On your phone, forget the AirPods if they appear.
Hold the button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds.
Release when the light flashes amber, then white.
Try pairing again.
6. Restart Your Phone or Computer
For iPhone:
Hold the power button and volume button.
Slide to power off.
Wait 30 seconds.
Turn it back on.
Try Bluetooth pairing again.
7. Check If Another Device Is Connected
AirPods may automatically connect to another device.
Temporarily turn off Bluetooth on:
Other iPhones
iPads
Macs
Windows computers
Then try pairing again.
8. Try Another Device
Test your AirPods with another phone, tablet, or computer.
If they appear on another device, the problem is likely your original device.
If they appear nowhere, the issue may be the AirPods or charging case.
9. Update Your Device
Make sure your iPhone, iPad, or computer has the latest software installed.
Older software can prevent newer AirPods models from being detected.
10. If the AirPods Still Do Not Appear
Possible causes:
Dead AirPods battery
Bad charging case
Bluetooth hardware failure
Counterfeit AirPods
Damaged pairing button
If the case never flashes white or amber when holding the button, the charging case may be the problem. #airpodspro
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
