The good news is that it’s likely a simple fix.
Walk through our tips below for proven solutions when only one AirPod works.
Yes, this sounds obvious, but don’t overlook this step!
The simplest and most likely explanation for one AirPod not working is that its battery is dead.
It’s easy tocheck the battery level of your AirPodsto confirm this.
In that case, try resetting Bluetooth.
Wait a few seconds and then switch it back on.
This setting could be out of balance, sending sound to only one AirPod.
To fix this, go toSettings>Accessibility>Audio/Visual.
Find theBalanceslider and move it to the center.
If you’re having trouble withbothAirPods, you could be looking at completely different issues.
Learn how tofix both AirPods when they’re not working.
Turn off Optimized Battery Charging.
This feature is intended to expand the lifespan of the AirPods by reducing the time they spend fully charged.
Some users have reported that turning this off fixed the problem of just one AirPod working.
To do this, bring up the AirPods case and go toSettings>Bluetoothon your unit.
Tap the small(i)next to the AirPods to find the option to disable Optimized Battery Charging.
This step requires you topair your AirPodsagain, but the sound should be working now.
Let the light move through the amber-then-white cycle five times.
That could be lint or dust, or even earwax.
Reset web link controls.
Your machine has controls that control how it connects to various networks, including Bluetooth devices.
If those prefs have a problem, that could be the reason only one AirPod works.
After resetting, you must re-pair Bluetooth devices and re-enter Wi-Fi passwords.
Since updates are free, pretty fast, and bring many benefits, it’s worth a shot.
Contact Apple about the issue.
At this point, it’s time to get help from the experts: Apple.
you’re able to alsomake an Apple Store Genius Bar appointmentfor in-person help.
The best thing to do is walk through troubleshooting steps until the AirPod starts working again.
To check the battery charge, use an app such as AirBattery from the Google Play Store.
Go toSettings>Bluetooth>Microphoneand choose fromAutomatic,Always Left AirPod, orAlways Right AirPod.
