One apple wireless earphone does not work. Headphones do not work in the iPhone. Why does the headset not work?

Long before the start of their sales, they attracted the attention of users.

After the product from the Apple concern was released, buyers began to talk about the discovery of several problematic parties, which are quite easy to fix on their own.

What to do if AirPods or one of them are not working?

If the sound disappears in wireless headphones, then experts advise you to pay attention to the following signs:

is it included on iPhone Bluetooth;
the need to overload the gadget;
low level charging.

To get rid of the problem, you should try setting up the headset to work through a single earpiece in case telephone conversation... To decide which right or left earphone will be used during a conversation is through the Bluetooth menu.

You can easily repair a gadget when only one earpiece is out of order, if:

put AirPods in the charging container and wait 10-15 seconds;
turn Bluetooth on and off several times in a row;
reboot wireless headphones;
if one of the headphones has been replaced, then you should select the “Forget device” function in the menu and register it again.

If the sound is too quiet or no sound

Sometimes one of the AirPods becomes very quiet. This problem needs to be corrected as follows:

recharge both earbuds or one of them;
clean the nets from lint and dust;
clean the entire disassembled headset with a soft brush;
disable the automatic ear detection option;
check the volume connection in the main gadget.

Photo: Auto-detect ear function in AirPods

If all the steps have been passed, and the sound still does not suit you, then it is strongly recommended to take the wireless headphones to a branded service center.

Apple slightly delayed the release of new wireless AirPods, thanks to which, they say, the company was able to resolve whole line technical problems that inevitably happen with new devices. Nevertheless, judging by the reviews, so far not all the problems of AirPods have been managed by Apple specialists.

On the other hand, most of the troubles that users most often complain about can be classified as standard. That is, those that the user himself can eliminate without much effort.

If it comes down to business, competently.

In this regard, about what can happen with during their operation, and what should be done in such cases.

AirPods problems - not connecting

If one or both AirPods suddenly stopped connecting to the iPhone, iPod or iPad with which you habitually use them, then the first thing you need to do is just insert them into the case. Next, wait at least 10 seconds, then take out both headphones and insert them into your ears. After another 3-5 seconds, AirPods should automatically connect to any of the already "familiar" devices, if one is nearby and in working order.

During the process, the connection indicator on the headphone case should flash white. If the white color of the indicator is not observed, close the case, press the reset button, hold it down, open the case again and look at the color of the indication. It either immediately turns white, or you need to hold the button down a little longer until it blinks yellow several times, and then finally blinks white.

If the headphones are still not connected, then you need to turn off-turn on Bluetooth, to which the headphones are "tied", and to which in this moment time they don't want to connect. We open " Control center ", Turn off the Bluetooth module, wait with half a minute , turn it on again and look at the behavior of our AirPods. Connected - well, not connected - we reboot them (about this separately - at the end of the post ).

AirPods problems - only one earphone is working ( left or right)

As practice shows, this sometimes happens if, for any reason, replace one of the headphones in the pair. Without presetting the new AirPod usually just won't sync with the old one and won't connect to the playback device. To fix the problem, you just need to give iPhone team, iPad or Mac “forget” the old AirPods and then connect both existing ones as new pair... This can be done as follows:

open " Settings ", then " Bluetooth »And find old AirPods in the list;
we tap the letter "i" on the right and then - " Forget this device "(If you did not find the" Forgetting "function in the device settings, try restarting the network settings: "Settings" → "General" → "Reset" → "Reset network settings").

After that, we connect both headphones to the device by doing standard procedure pairing. If after that only one earphone still works, we carry out the reboot procedure (see below).

AirPods problems - won't connect to Mac

To begin with, we note that if your Mac, let's say, is not very new, then connecting AirPods to it can really be not so easy. But sometimes AirPods for some reason do not want to connect with new Macs. If such an opportunity has occurred, then we begin with the actions listed in the previous paragraph.

But keep in mind that if you turn off Bluetooth on your computer, then all the wireless BT-peripherals that worked with it turn off. In particular, a mouse, if it is also Bluetooth. Therefore, instead of disconnecting the Bluetooth-module of the laptop, it is better to try to delete the current pair with headphones and pair it anew ( « System settings"->" Bluetooth " choose AirPods and click " X «).

By the way, directly from the Mac, through iCloud, you can also "untie" the headphones from all your iOS devices with which they are paired, ie. iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch... Only after that, it is advisable to restart each of these devices.

New pair with AirPods, once again open Bluetooth preferences on Mac and go through the standard pairing procedure. Next, iCloud will automatically connect the headphones to all other devices. In the vast majority of cases, failures when connecting AirPods to Apple devices in this way are eliminated.

If AirPods suddenly stop automatically connecting to your Mac, ..

... then you can quickly fix the problem in one of the following ways:

open " System settings ", Click" Bluetooth ", Further - " Turn off Bluetooth ", Wait at least 30 seconds, then press" Turn on bluetooth «;
in the menu bar, click the speaker icon and in the list “ Output device »Indicate AirPods ;
on Mac, open “ System settings", Click" Bluetooth“, We wait a little while the computer finishes searching for all available Bluetooth devices and AirPods will appear in the list (most likely marked“ Not connected"), now in the menu bar (at the very top of the screen) click the speaker icon, also wait a little while all devices are displayed in the list, select AirPods and wait sound signal to indicate that the headphone connection is complete.
in some cases also help several Mac reboots in a row , during which the old iCloud cache and Bluetooth are cleared.

AirPods problems - won't connect to Apple Watch

Before connecting Airpods to your smartwatch via Airplay, try turning on Airplane Mode for a few seconds in your Apple Watch, and then turning it off. Focus often helps fix bugs with connecting or syncing headphones to Apple Watch.

AirPods problems - not syncing with iCloud

In this case, you just need to log out of iCloud and then log in again. This is often enough to fix various sync bugs. Including those due to which one earphone stops working (this often happens in the first 1-2 days after connecting AirPods).

If reconnecting to iCloud does not help, then the synchronization problem can also be solved by restarting the headphones themselves. The procedure is described below.

AirPods problems - disconnected while talking on the phone

There is also such a problem. And it is especially annoying if the call is very important, or the headphones turn off when you are in motion - you drive, walk and run. Such a sudden shutdown occurs for a number of reasons, and therefore the problem is also eliminated in different ways.

We start with the simplest thing - check the charge level of the headphones' batteries. If this is the order, then we switch AirPods to work with phone calls through only one earphone. This is their normal mode and the AirPods should work seamlessly in it. We set up AirPods so that the left or right earphone always acts as the headset microphone. To do this, tap on the iPhone "Settings" -> "Bluetooth" , in the list of devices we find AirPods and click the letter "i" to the right of the name, then tap “ Microphone "And choose at our discretion" Always Left AirPods" or " Always Right AirPods«.

In addition, you can also try to temporarily disable the automatic ear detection function. The mega-functionality of your AirPods will somewhat diminish from this, but it may turn out to be possible to find out why the headphones turn off during a call. On the iPhone, press again "Settings" -> "Bluetooth" , in the list of devices we find AirPods and tap the letter "i" to the right of the name and on the next screen turn off “ Auto ear detection «.

In some cases, it helps restart iPhone and / or hard reset of AirPods.

AirPods problems - discharge very quickly

Ideally, fully charged AirPods have up to 5 hours of battery life. A 15-minute charge of fully discharged headphones lasts about 3 hours. And the headphones work for about a day if you put them in the case from time to time.

If the autonomy of your AirPods differs markedly from these figures, then first check to see if the " Auto detect ear ". Thanks to it, the headphones automatically turn off as soon as you take them out of your ears, and do not drain the battery power. Tapay "Settings" -> "Bluetooth", the letter "i" next to AirPods -> "Auto-detect ear"(the switch should be green).

If your headphones run down faster than usual, try opening and closing your AirPods less often next to your iPhone (or iPad). It is believed that the headphones somehow renew the Bluetooth connection every time, which also does not help to save the power of their tiny batteries.

If AirPods are discharging very quickly, even if they are not used in any way, then you need to restart them. And if resetting the settings did not produce the desired effect, then it is better to contact the service or the store for advice. It may be that the AirPods will need to be replaced.

how to restart AirPods

The procedure is simple, it takes 20 seconds, but, as you already understood, it allows you to solve many software problems that arise with AirPods. Plus, after the reboot, the headphones. as a rule, they connect faster too. So, in order:

we put AirPods in the case;
on the back of the case we find a button, press it and hold it down for at least 20-30 seconds;
the orange light on the case lights up - the reboot is complete, close the case;
open the case next to the iPhone, after which the headphones will automatically reconnect to the smartphone;
iCloud will also automatically reconnect AirPods to all your other Apple devices.

how to clean AirPods

First, regularly. Secondly, if you notice that one earphone began to sound worse (or both began to sound worse at once), then the first step is to inspect both devices for the presence of various kinds of substances on them, that is, dirt.

The longer you wear the headphones and the longer you neglect the procedure for caring for them, the more unpleasant this very procedure will end up. For the simple reason that getting the earwax accumulated in the holes of AirPods is not only unpleasant, but also difficult.

You can clean AirPods with a regular toothbrush (clean and dry) with soft bristles. If the radiator grilles are heavily clogged, try first to "stir up" the dirt with a brush, and then, with the utmost care, remove it using ... for example, a vacuum cleaner. And do not forget that in your hands, "ears" for 160 bucks.

In the most extreme case and if your headphones , then it is possible with the mouth (they say that this is even more effective than a vacuum cleaner). It will hardly work the first time, but if you repeat the procedure several times and with the help of a suitable brush, then sooner or later you will remove the debris from the grates.

Again, there is really little pleasant, therefore it is better not to bring it to this and just clean the headphones at least from time to time, without waiting for them to clog up to a completely obscene state.

Any technique has a shelf life, and many consumers are resigned to this. In order not to shorten the already short life of the devices, the owners try to be more careful in handling them, which is not always possible. The headset for listening to music is especially prone to wear and tear, because every fifth person does not leave the house without a player or smartphone, which is packed full of tracks.

At such moments, the most offensive thing is when the sound does not work in one earpiece. This nuisance does not allow you to fully enjoy the trip somewhere, and in general, the mood spoils for the whole day. But what is to be done?

Headset-independent reasons

It also happens that the device itself is fully operational, and the fault is the negligence of its owner or incompatibility with the player. There may be several such options:

loose fit of the plug into the connector;
earwax contamination of the speaker;
absence required drivers on a smartphone / PC;
the plug is too tight (the "magic" of some laptops).

These are not all reasons explaining why one earbud does not work. But it's easiest to deal with them, which is why they are considered in the first place.

Problems entering the nest

It would seem that the reason is pretty stupid, right? But no, most often it is she who is the culprit of the malfunction. To exclude such a scenario, you need to check how tightly the plug is inserted into the connector of the reproducing device. If the headset does not fully fit into the socket, then it immediately becomes clear why one earphone does not work.

The contacts responsible for sound transmission are made in the form of rings encircling the pin. If it does not enter the connector all the way, the connection between the "ears" and the player is broken, since the elements needed to reproduce the signals do not touch each other.

However, the opposite situation exists. The jacks on some laptops may not be compatible with a plug-in headset. However, everything will work if you slightly extend the pin so that a small part of it is visible from the outside.

Lack of drivers

Why does one earbud not work when connected to specific device? It's simple: sound drivers malfunctioning or not installed. Because of this, the audio hardware conflicts with operating system gadget and headset connection causes all sorts of trouble.

You can eliminate them through installation software, which is supplied on a disk complete with "ears" or is available for download on the official website of the manufacturer of the equipment.

Why does one earphone not work?

Among other things, the reason may be the untidiness of the owner and a simple model of the headset. If the owner of the earbuds (meaning the form) is engaged in sports or other hard work, after a couple of months the speaker will be clogged with earwax. And it will affect the sound.

In such a case, all that remains is to thank simple design a headset that is easy to disassemble and clean if necessary. But it is better to monitor the state of the device more carefully so as not to face such a problem when one earphone does not work.

How do I fix a damaged headset?

If all the easy options were considered, but none of them was the cause of the breakdown, you will have to get down to business seriously. You will need to carefully inspect the cord, feel it and bend it several times at different angles near the plug or headphone speakers. Of course, if you confirm your concerns, you will have to part with them, but making the device work a little longer is possible without replacing the headset.

The defective part of the old cord needs to be cut, stripped and twisted with the rest of the whole cable.

Wireless device

The above measure should help in the case of a damaged wire (if one earphone does not work). How do I fix a bluetooth headset? The answer, unfortunately, is not encouraging. This technique is most often not designed for self repair owner, and you can only do something if you have certain knowledge in this area. Therefore, you have to replace the device or contact a specialist.

Most often, such a problem overtakes (one earphone does not work), but at the expense of high cost any such damage is solved by warranty service centers. The same applies to other headsets released under famous brands, so do not despair. But if the purchase was cheap, replacing the device with a new one will be much easier and faster.

Check for debris in the headphone port on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Check the headphone cable, jack, remote control and in-ear headphones for damage such as wear or breakage.
Inspect the mesh of each earbud for debris. To remove debris, gently brush all holes with a clean, dry soft brush.
Connect the headphones securely to the device. If your iOS device is protected by a case, remove it to ensure a secure connection.

If the problem with the headphones is not resolved, follow the steps below.

In almost every case, the equipment itself is damaged. If something is placed in the headphone jack, removal can be attempted by several different ways... Most often, these problems occur in the hardware itself. Typically, something is interfering with the headphone jack, triggering a sensor, or the headphone jack itself is inoperative. If the headphone jack is broken, there is very little the owner can do other than replace the phone. If something needs to be knocked out, on the contrary, there is a row useful methods elimination of obstruction.

If you don't hear any sounds or only the left or right earbud is working

Adjust the volume using the volume buttons on your iOS device, or use the Volume slider on.
To see if a replacement is required, try connecting a second pair of headphones. If the second pair works, check with the manufacturer of the first pair to see if you need a replacement. If the second pair doesn't work,.

If the device does not exit headphone mode

If the headphones are disconnected from the iOS device and the Headphones volume indicator continues to display on the screen, see.

Headphone jack problems

Almost every headphone jack problem is a problem hardware... When the process is complete, users just need to press the power button again. The headphone jack can be checked by looking through the hole with a flashlight. Those who check for hardware failure should carefully inspect the headphone jack for debris. Such debris may include food, dirt, or a broken part of the headphones. Be careful when trying to remove debris from the headphone jack.

If the microphone doesn't work

Make sure the headphones are equipped with a built-in microphone.
Check if the microphone is blocked by small debris, lint or plastic wrap.
To see if a replacement is required, try connecting a second pair of headphones. If the second pair works, check with the manufacturer of the first pair to see if you need a replacement. If the second pair of earbuds doesn't work,.

If the remote control still does not work, contact your

If the buttons on the Apple EarPods do not work

Such efforts can inadvertently exacerbate the problem. If the obstructing element cannot be removed, it may need to replace the phone, so it is often better to try to remove it than just replacing the phone. However, if the owner of the phone is willing to take the risk, there are several methods you can try. This will destroy the feather in the process.

One tries this cleaning method by inserting the cartridge into the headphone jack, twisting the cartridge back and forth trying to dislodge any debris, and then shaking the phone until the debris is gone. Users should not push too hard or penetrate too deep into the headphone jack, otherwise it may cause further damage. Instead, users should try a different repair method.

Ruler iPhone smartphones includes several generations of high-tech functional devices designed for comfort and versatility in use. But the special approach of the developers to the creation does not at all guarantee that the devices will last forever without any breakdowns and failures. For example, the specialists of the Ay-Yai-Yai service quite often face a problem when the "Headphones" mode is turned on in the iPhone without headphones. And this problem can bring a lot of unpleasant moments to the owner and his interlocutors.

You can also use a can of compressed air to clean a broken headphone jack. This will often work like a magic fix, even if nothing is blocking the headphone jack. This compressed air will blow and loosen trapped debris, helping it find its way out. Start by pulling out the headphone jack from the outside, and then gradually work into the jack itself.

Moisture in one breath can damage the headphone jack, which can become permanent. Tweezers can also be used to clean up such abstraction, provided they are small enough to fit into the tiny headphone jack. One should have an idea of where the obstacle lies before attempting such a procedure.

Reasons and solutions

The main problem with this headset problem is that the user cannot answer calls in normal mode, because he cannot hear the interlocutor. Basically, the gadget simply cuts off the audio to the external speakers, routing the signals to the bottom connector. At the same time, the headphones themselves are not connected, although the iPhone is working in connection mode.

Trying to use the tweezers can damage the sides of the headphone jack, so extra care is recommended. However, if paying for a repair or replacement is not a viable option, self-assembly may be the only option. In this case, one attempt to disassemble the entire phone removes the obstructing element and then reassembles the phone.

This approach is not recommended. It is possible that nothing is interfering with the headphone jack, but the jack itself is not working. This can be caused by a number of things. This is one of the most common methods for breaking headphone jacks. In most cases, the owners of these phones cannot understand how their phone got wet.

It is logical to assume that the main reason for the breakdown lies in the operation of the headset jack. And in 90 percent of cases this is true, although the reasons for the malfunction may be as follows:

1. Mechanical impact. As a result of such interference, the integrity of the connector may be violated, due to which it will not work correctly, recognizing the connection, even if it is not there. It will be safer to install a new part in place of the damaged one.

When wrapping the headphones in this way, if the headphones are plugged into a wall outlet, this pushes the plug, straining it to move in the direction of the weight of the headphones, thereby gradually pulling the headphone jack off the logic board. These parts cannot be removed and replaced separately. This creates a serious inconvenience, since the phone will no longer perform its main function without sound. Such damage limits the use of this smartphone to use applications and the Internet without sound or sending text messages.

They cover their parts and labor for a lifetime warranty. Again, users can try to repair the phone themselves, but this is not recommended as it can be extremely difficult. The tips mentioned above must be followed with care and caution as they can damage the headphone jack without repair.

2. Common pollution. The headset outlet may malfunction if it contains a large amount of dirt particles that prevent normal work systems. In this case, routine cleaning of the connector will help.

3. Also display iPhone systems constantly wearing headphones is possible if water gets into the lower input of the iPhone. To restore it, you need to hand over the gadget to specialists for special cleaning with the removal of oxidation products.

Those looking to repair a damaged phone should exercise patience, caution and concern when trying to repair their phones. While a mistake can be disastrous, the cost of repairs makes that risk. No concrete decision or the reasons for this problem. It could be a headphone issue, software glitch, or hardware glitch.

Try plugging in your headphones, then gently plug it back in. Most of the time, this would fix the problem. But if it is not, then this is not the end of the list, keep reading. Try another pair of headphones. It's time for a treasure hunt. Then take a toothpick or any other delicate item, wrap cotton around it, and then clean the port. If something is bothering the port, then there is a chance to run into a problem in the topic.

In some cases, software malfunctions can lead to an unauthorized switch to headset mode, but such breakdowns occur quite rarely and are eliminated by routine debugging or software reinstallation.