How to Fix My AirPods Not Connecting to My MacBook

Fix My AirPods Not Connecting to My MacBook – Apple AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed specifically to work with your iPhone and iPad. But since they’re Bluetooth audio devices, you can also use them with almost any other computer or smartphone; you can even pair AirPods with an Apple TV.

The MacBook is Apple’s third laptop computer family, introduced in 2006.  In 2015, new MacBook featured Apple’s Retina Display and higher resolutions, as well as the Force Touch trackpad that senses different pressure levels.

How to Fix My AirPods Not Connecting to My MacBook

1. Restart your Mac

This is a simple but effective tip. Simply restarting your Mac may resolve your problem. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > Restart. Some users have reported that they had to restart their devices twice before getting their AirPods to work again.

2. Bluetooth and Charge

After restarting, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your Mac. You can click the Bluetooth status icon in the menu bar to turn it on. If you do not see the Bluetooth icon, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and select the “Show Bluetooth in menu bar” box. The first tip you may try, in fact, turn off Bluetooth on your Mac, wait for 10 seconds and then turn it on.

Furthermore, place your AirPods in the charging case. And ensure that they are charging. Also do not forget that your AirPods will appear only when they’re nearby and ready to use.

3. Fix My AirPods Not Connecting to My MacBook  – Enable The Bluetooth Service On The Mac

One common mistake we all make is that we’ll forget to turn on the Bluetooth attribute. We’ve been there. Just take a look if Bluetooth is enabled. If it hasn’t been activated, go into the Apple menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth > Show Bluetooth in the menu bar and then, toggle this feature on.

4. Boot The AirPods Into The Bluetooth Pairing Mode

Bluetooth Pairing Mode is a Mac feature that is used to connect AirPods with the Apple gadget, even if it isn’t linked to an iCloud account. This is very simple.

1. Place the AirPods in the charging case, carefully, and do not close the lid down.
2. If you are looking at the front portion of the charging case, turn it around and locate the round button. This is the setup button.
3. Press and hold the setup button. Do not release the setup button, until the light turns white.

5. Fix My AirPods Not Connecting to My MacBook  – Update your Mac

Please note that if your AirPods are second-generation or later, make sure that your Mac has macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later. If your AirPods are first-generation, make sure that your Mac has macOS Sierra or later. And if you have AirPods Pro, make sure that your Mac has macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later.

If you are not sure, you can identify which generation of AirPods you have:

• Find its model number. If they are connected to an iOS device, you can find your AirPods model number by going to Settings > General > About > your AirPods.
• You can also find the number on either of your AirPods. The numbers are tiny you may want to get a magnifying glass.
• Model numbers A1523/A1722 are first-gen AirPods.
• Model numbers A2032/A2031 are second-gen AirPods

Make sure that your Mac has the latest version of macOS. Here is how you can update your Mac:

• If your Mac currently has macOS Mojave or later: Click the System Preferences from the Apple menu and then click Software Update. Here, If there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions to update your Mac.
• If your Mac currently has macOS High Sierra or earlier: Open the App Store on your Mac and click the Updates tab. Click the Update button if there is an update.

6. Set up AirPods

If your AirPods is not in the list of devices, set up your AirPods. The steps below will help you pair your device with your Mac. Here is how:

1. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth if it says “Bluetooth: Off”.
3. Place your AirPods in the charging case.
4. Open the case lid.
5. Press and hold the setup button (back of the case). Keep holding the button until you see the status light flash white. Then release the setup button.
6. Now on your Mac, your AirPods should appear in the devices list of Bluetooth devices, click Connect.

7. Reset your Mac’s Bluetooth Module

You can try resetting your Mac’s Bluetooth module. Before we start, make sure that the Bluetooth status menu is visible in the menu bar. If not, on your Mac, go to System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select the “Show Bluetooth in menu bar” option. Here is how:

• On your keyboard, press and hold the Shift + Option (Alt) keys together.
• While holding the keys, click the Bluetooth status icon in the menu bar.
• A new menu will be shown. Select Debug.
• Click Reset the Bluetooth module./
• Now restart your Mac.

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