Overview
- Resetting your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max resets them to their factory settings. This means that all of their settings and data will be erased, and they will be ready to be paired with a new device.To reset your AirPods, you will need to follow the steps that are specific to your model. For example, to reset your AirPods, you will need to put them in their charging case and close the lid for 30 seconds. Then, you will need to open the lid and put your AirPods in your ears. Finally, you will need to go to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad and tap Forget This Device.
- To reset your AirPods Pro, you will need to put them in their charging case and close the lid for 30 seconds. Then, you will need to open the lid and put your AirPods Pro in your ears. Finally, you will need to press and hold the force sensor on the stem of either AirPod for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- To reset your AirPods Max, you will need to put them in their Smart Case and close the lid for 30 seconds. Then, you will need to open the lid and hold down the noise control button for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Once you have reset your AirPods, they will be ready to be paired with a new device. To do this, simply put your AirPods in their charging case and open the lid. Your device should automatically detect your AirPods and start the pairing process.
How to Reset AirPod and AirPods Pro Using iPhone or iPad?
There are two ways to reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro using your iPhone or iPad:
- Using the Bluetooth settings:
- Put your AirPods or AirPods Pro in their charging case.
- Open the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the “i” icon next to your AirPods or AirPods Pro.
- Tap “Forget This Device.”
- Tap “Forget” again to confirm.
- Put your AirPods or AirPods Pro back in their charging case and open the lid.
- Your AirPods or AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
Using the force sensor:
- Put your AirPods Pro in their charging case and open the lid.
- Put your AirPods Pro in your ears.
- Press and hold the force sensor on the stem of either AirPod Pro for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
Here are some things to keep in mind when resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro:
- Resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro will erase all of their settings and data. This means that you will need to set them up again from scratch, including pairing them with your devices.
- If you have previously paired your AirPods or AirPods Pro with multiple devices, you will need to reset them individually for each device.
- Resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro will not fix any hardware problems. If your AirPods or AirPods Pro are not working properly, you may need to contact Apple support for assistance.
How to Factory Reset AirPods and AirPods Pro without iPhone
To factory reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro without an iPhone, you can follow these steps:
- Put your AirPods or AirPods Pro in their charging case.
- Open the charging case lid and hold down the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods or AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
How to Reset AirPods or AirPods Pro
There are two ways to reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro:
Using the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad
- Put your AirPods or AirPods Pro in their charging case.
- Open the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the “i” icon next to your AirPods or AirPods Pro.
- Tap “Forget This Device.”
- Tap “Forget” again to confirm.
- Put your AirPods or AirPods Pro back in their charging case and open the lid.
- Your AirPods or AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
Using the force sensor on your AirPods Pro
- Put your AirPods Pro in their charging case and open the lid.
- Put your AirPods Pro in your ears.
- Press and hold the force sensor on the stem of either AirPod Pro for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
Here are some things to keep in mind when resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro:
- Resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro will erase all of their settings and data. This means that you will need to set them up again from scratch, including pairing them with your devices.
- If you have previously paired your AirPods or AirPods Pro with multiple devices, you will need to reset them individually for each device.
- Resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro will not fix any hardware problems. If your AirPods or AirPods Pro are not working properly, you may need to contact Apple support for assistance.
How do I reset my AirPods Pro from previous owner?
To reset your AirPods Pro from a previous owner, you can follow these steps:
- Put your AirPods Pro in their charging case and open the lid.
- Press and hold the force sensor on the stem of either AirPod Pro for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
How to Remove Apple ID from Your Apple AirPods
There are two ways to remove your Apple ID from your Apple AirPods:
- Using the Find My app
- Open the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on the Items tab.
- If your AirPods are not listed, tap on the + icon in the top-right corner of the screen and select AirPods.
- Tap on the name of your AirPods.
- Tap on the i icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Tap on Remove This Device.
- Enter your Apple ID password and tap on Remove.
- Using the AirPods reset button
- Put your AirPods in their charging case.
- Open the charging case lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods will now be reset and your Apple ID will be removed.
How do I transfer my AirPods to someone else?
If you want to transfer your AirPods to someone else, you need to unpair them from your device and then allow the new user to pair them with their device. Here’s how you can transfer your AirPods to another person:
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Unpair AirPods from your device:
- Open the Bluetooth settings on the device currently connected to your AirPods.
- Find the AirPods in the list of connected devices and tap on the “i” icon next to them.
- Choose “Forget This Device” or “Disconnect” to remove the AirPods from your device.
- Confirm the action if prompted.
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Reset AirPods to their factory settings:
- Place both AirPods in their charging case and close the lid.
- Wait for about 30 seconds to allow the AirPods to power off.
- Open the lid of the charging case.
- On the back of the case, locate the small button.
- Press and hold the button until the LED light on the front of the case starts flashing amber, and then turns white. This indicates that the AirPods have been reset.
Pair AirPods with the new user’s device:
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- Open the lid of the AirPods charging case.
- Bring the charging case close to the new user’s device.
- On the new user’s device, go to the Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
- Press and hold the button on the back of the AirPods charging case until the LED light on the front starts flashing white.
- The new user’s device should detect the AirPods and display a prompt to connect or pair them.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
Once the new user has successfully paired the AirPods with their device, they will be able to use them as their own. Keep in mind that any personal settings or customizations you made to the AirPods, such as the name or double-tap gestures, will be reset during the transfer process.
Can previous owner track AirPods?
Yes, the previous owner of your AirPods can track them if they have not reset them and they are still paired with their Apple ID. You can check if your AirPods are still paired with their Apple ID by opening the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad and looking for your AirPods in the list of devices. If they are listed, the previous owner can track them using the Find My app.
To prevent the previous owner from tracking your AirPods, you can reset them using the steps below:
- Put your AirPods in their charging case.
- Open the charging case lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods will now be reset and ready to be paired with a new device.
Once your AirPods have been reset, they will no longer be paired with the previous owner’s Apple ID and they will not be able to track them.
How do I make my AirPods untrackable from previous owner?
Unfortunately, there is no way to make your AirPods untrackable from the previous owner once they have been paired with their Apple ID. The only way to prevent them from tracking your AirPods is to reset them using the steps above.
However, if you have found a pair of AirPods that you believe are lost or stolen, you can try to track them down using the Find My app. If the previous owner has not reset their AirPods, they will still be paired with their Apple ID and you will be able to see their location on a map.
If you are able to find the previous owner, you can ask them to remove your AirPods from their Apple ID so that they can no longer be tracked.
Resetting AirPods Is Different From Other Wireless Earbuds
- Yes, resetting AirPods is different from resetting other wireless earbuds. This is primarily because of their Find My functionality, which allows you to track them if they are stolen or misplaced.
- To reset other wireless earbuds, you typically need to put them in their charging case and hold down a button on the case for a few seconds. This will erase all of the earbuds’ settings and data, and they will be ready to be paired with a new device.
- To reset AirPods, you need to put them in their charging case and hold down the setup button on the back of the case for a few seconds. This will erase all of the earbuds’ settings and data, and they will also be removed from your Apple ID. This means that the previous owner will no longer be able to track your AirPods using the Find My app.
- If you are resetting AirPods that you have found, you should also remove them from the previous owner’s Apple ID. To do this, open the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad, tap on the Items tab, and then select your AirPods. Tap on the “i” icon next to your AirPods and then tap on “Remove This Device.” You will then be prompted to enter the previous owner’s Apple ID password. Once you have entered their password, your AirPods will be removed from their Apple ID.
- Once you have reset your AirPods, you can pair them with your own device by putting them in their charging case and opening the lid. Your device should automatically detect your AirPods and start the pairing process.
FAQ
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Will resetting my AirPods or AirPods Pro erase my data?
Yes, resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro will erase all of their settings and data. This includes your listening history, customized settings, and any paired devices. You will need to set them up again from scratch, including pairing them with your devices.
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How long does it take to reset my AirPods or AirPods Pro?
It takes about 15 seconds to reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro. The status light on the front of the charging case will flash amber and then white to indicate that the reset is complete.
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Can I reset my AirPods or AirPods Pro more than once?
Yes, you can reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro as many times as you need to.
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What if I reset my AirPods or AirPods Pro and they still don’t work?
If you reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro and they still don’t work, you may need to contact Apple support for assistance.
Here are some additional tips for resetting your AirPods or AirPods Pro:
- Make sure that your AirPods or AirPods Pro are fully charged before you start the reset process.
- If you are using the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone or iPad to reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro, make sure that your device is connected to the internet.
- If you are using the force sensor on your AirPods Pro to reset your AirPods Pro, make sure that you are pressing and holding the force sensor firmly for the full 15 seconds.
- If you have previously paired your AirPods or AirPods Pro with multiple devices, you will need to reset them individually for each device.
- Once you have reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro, you will need to set them up again from scratch, including pairing them with your devices.
Conclusion
Here are the steps on how to reset your Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max:
AirPods and AirPods Pro
- Put your AirPods or AirPods Pro in their charging case.
- Open the charging case lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods or AirPods Pro will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
AirPods Max
- Put your AirPods Max on your head.
- Press and hold the noise control button and the Digital Crown for about 15 seconds, until the status light flashes amber and then white.
- Your AirPods Max will now be reset and ready to pair with a new device.
