The user encounters the issue when he tries to connect his AirPods to his system, although, the devices pair successfully but the devices would not connect. The issue is majorly reported after a Windows update. Before moving on with the troubleshooting process to fix AirPods not connecting, restart your PC while the AirPods are in your ears to check if it solves the AirPods issue. Moreover, disable Bluetooth on all the Apple devices in the vicinity & check if the AirPods issue is resolved. Furthermore, check if re-pairing (case lid open while keeping AirPods in the case ) the devices solves the issue. Also, make sure you are signed in to your Microsoft account in the system’s Settings. Last but not least, make sure to have a detailed look on Fix: Bluetooth paired but not connected.
Solution 1: Use the Hardware and Bluetooth Troubleshooters
Microsoft has bundled Windows with the common system troubleshooters. You can use the built-in hardware & Bluetooth troubleshooters to solve the AirPods issue.
Solution 2: Adjust Your PC for Best Performance
Many users tend to adjust their PC for best visual effects which may degrade some of the performance aspects of the system including the Bluetooth communications and thus cause the error under discussion. In this case, adjusting your PC for best performance may solve the problem.
Solution 3: Disable the Swift Pair Feature
The Swift Pair feature is added to Windows 10 to enable a user to quickly connect Bluetooth peripherals to your system. But this feature is known to hinder the operation of AirPods and thus cause the error at hand. In this context, disabling the Swift Pair feature may solve the problem.
Solution 4: Update the OS/Firmware of Your Devices
Microsoft and Apple keep on updating the OS/Firmware of their devices to cater to the latest technological advancements and patch the reported bugs. Your AirPods might not function properly if the OS/Firmware of your devices is outdated. In this scenario, updating the OS/Firmware of your devices may solve the problem.
Solution 5: Edit Bluetooth Low Energy (B.L.E.) Settings of Your System
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) allows devices to communicate with BLE devices (having stricter power requirements) like fitness devices, heart rate monitors, and proximity sensors. You may encounter the error at hand if the Bluetooth Low Energy of your system is not configured properly to work with the AirPods. In this case, editing the BLE settings of your system to streamline the operation between the AirPods and your system may solve the problem. But keep in mind that you may have to repeat these steps after every Windows update (if you encounter the issue again).
Solution 6: Uninstall the Buggy Update
You may encounter the error at hand as a result of a buggy system update. In this context, removing the buggy update may solve the problem.
Solution 7: Disable the Fast Startup of Your System
When the Fast Startup is enabled, your PC does not completely shut down but it goes into a mixed state between hibernation and power-off states. This feature enables the system to boot fastly when powered-on. But this option may break some network-related (including Bluetooth) operation and thus cause the AirPods issue.
Solution 8: Remove and Re-add the AirPods to Your System
The AirPods issue could be a result of a temporary glitch in the Bluetooth communication modules. The glitch can be cleared by removing and re-adding the AirPods may solve the problem.
Solution 9: Edit the System’s Registry
You may encounter the error at hand if your system’s registry is not configured properly. In this case, editing the relevant registry values may solve the problem. Warning: Proceed with extreme caution and at your own risk as editing the system’s registry needs a certain level of proficiency and if not done properly, you may expose your system and data to threats. If the issue is still there, then check if using an external Bluetooth adapter (at least Bluetooth 4.0) like Jabra Link solves the issue. You can also try to reset the AirPods to the factory defaults and check if that was the root cause of the issue.
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