Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If your Apple AirPods Pro are no longer charging, the problem is usually caused by dirty charging contacts, a bad cable/charger, a worn-out battery, or a connection problem between the AirPods and the case. Try these fixes in order:
1. Clean the AirPods and charging case contacts
Remove both AirPods from the case.
Look inside the bottom of each charging slot.
Clean the metal charging contacts inside the case.
Wipe the silver charging ends on the AirPods.
Use:
A dry microfiber cloth
A soft dry toothbrush
A cotton swab lightly dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol if needed
Do not use water or metal tools.
2. Check if the case itself is charging
Plug the case in with a known-good cable.
Look for:
Amber/orange light: Charging
Green light: Fully charged
No light: Possible cable, port, battery, or case problem
Try:
A different Lightning or USB-C cable (depending on your model)
A different wall charger
A different outlet
Avoid charging from a weak USB port on a computer.
3. Make sure the AirPods are seated correctly
Sometimes the AirPods look like they are in the case but are not making contact.
Try:
Put both AirPods in the case.
Press each AirPod down gently.
Close the lid for 30 seconds.
Open the lid near your iPhone and check the battery status.
4. Reset the AirPods Pro
Put both AirPods in the charging case.
Close the lid.
Wait 30 seconds.
Open the lid.
On your iPhone:
Go to Settings
Tap Bluetooth
Tap the i next to your AirPods
Choose Forget This Device
Open the case lid.
Press and hold the button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds.
Release when the light flashes amber, then white.
Reconnect them.
5. Check if only one AirPod is not charging
If one side works:
Put the problem AirPod in the case.
See if the case light changes.
Clean that side's contacts again.
Swap the AirPods positions to see if the problem follows the AirPod or the case.
6. Leave the case charging for a while
If the battery has been completely drained:
Plug the case in.
Leave it charging for at least 30 minutes.
Try opening the lid afterward.
7. Check battery health and age
AirPods Pro batteries are small lithium-ion batteries and commonly begin failing after several years.
Signs of a failing battery:
Case shows charged but AirPods die quickly
One AirPod refuses to charge
Charging stops at a low percentage
Case drains very quickly
No response even after reset
If the AirPods Pro are around 3–5 years old, battery failure becomes much more likely. #airpodspro
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
If your Apple AirPods Pro are no longer charging, the problem is usually caused by dirty charging contacts, a bad cable/charger, a worn-out battery, or a connection problem between the AirPods and the case. Try these fixes in order:
1. Clean the AirPods and charging case contacts
Remove both AirPods from the case.
Look inside the bottom of each charging slot.
Clean the metal charging contacts inside the case.
Wipe the silver charging ends on the AirPods.
Use:
A dry microfiber cloth
A soft dry toothbrush
A cotton swab lightly dampened with 70% isopropyl alcohol if needed
Do not use water or metal tools.
2. Check if the case itself is charging
Plug the case in with a known-good cable.
Look for:
Amber/orange light: Charging
Green light: Fully charged
No light: Possible cable, port, battery, or case problem
Try:
A different Lightning or USB-C cable (depending on your model)
A different wall charger
A different outlet
Avoid charging from a weak USB port on a computer.
3. Make sure the AirPods are seated correctly
Sometimes the AirPods look like they are in the case but are not making contact.
Try:
Put both AirPods in the case.
Press each AirPod down gently.
Close the lid for 30 seconds.
Open the lid near your iPhone and check the battery status.
4. Reset the AirPods Pro
Put both AirPods in the charging case.
Close the lid.
Wait 30 seconds.
Open the lid.
On your iPhone:
Go to Settings
Tap Bluetooth
Tap the i next to your AirPods
Choose Forget This Device
Open the case lid.
Press and hold the button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds.
Release when the light flashes amber, then white.
Reconnect them.
5. Check if only one AirPod is not charging
If one side works:
Put the problem AirPod in the case.
See if the case light changes.
Clean that side's contacts again.
Swap the AirPods positions to see if the problem follows the AirPod or the case.
6. Leave the case charging for a while
If the battery has been completely drained:
Plug the case in.
Leave it charging for at least 30 minutes.
Try opening the lid afterward.
7. Check battery health and age
AirPods Pro batteries are small lithium-ion batteries and commonly begin failing after several years.
Signs of a failing battery:
Case shows charged but AirPods die quickly
One AirPod refuses to charge
Charging stops at a low percentage
Case drains very quickly
No response even after reset
If the AirPods Pro are around 3–5 years old, battery failure becomes much more likely. #airpodspro
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
