For free recycling of your old device, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see the Apple Trade In website. The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste.
The damage might not be as bad as you think. Dropping your AirPods on the ground probably won't break them. They are designed to withstand the usual day-to-day wear and tear and are housed in a robust outer layer made from hard plastic. A drop from a height of ten feet or less is easily survivable for the AirPods.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Or go to Settings > [your AirPods]. If your AirPods appear there as connected, tap the More Info button next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.
1 Factory Reset
Press and hold the setup button for at least 15 seconds. Hold the button until the status light starts flashing amber a few times and then flashes white. You AirPods have now been fully reset. You will need to re-pair your AirPods to your devices in order to use them again.
Interestingly, one of the security features of AirPods gen 3 and AirPods Pro (AirPods Max too) can also cause a problem for refurbished or used AirPods since the standard factory reset process does not remove the associated AirPods Apple ID.
AirPods typically last about 2-3 years before most users feel the need to replace them. This short lifespan is because of their lithium-ion batteries. AirPods have proven tough in several durability tests and have shown that they can withstand pressure.
Wireless headphones have a circuit board and considered e-waste. Please dispose of them properly as e-waste.
While you can lock devices like your iPhone or Mac remotely with Lost Mode, you can't do the same with AirPods. That said, anyone can easily use stolen AirPods when they find them. Unfortunately, Apple Warranty or AppleCare+ do not cover lost and stolen AirPods.
If you have AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can find the precise location of each of your AirPods and the charging case. Open the Find My app on an iPhone or iPad that you previously paired with your AirPods. Tap Devices, tap the name of your AirPods, then tap Find.
With Find My set up on an iPhone, your paired AirPods are automatically set up too. In order to unpair the AirPods, on your iPhone go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the "i" icon next to your AirPods. Then tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm. Cheers!
Remove your AirPods from your Apple ID
You need to remove AirPods from your Apple ID before giving away or selling them. That way, the new owner can pair them to their Apple ID and take advantage of all the features — including Find My.
Can your Airpods survive the washing machine? You'd be amazed to know that these little bundles of electronics are tougher than they look. In fact, Airpods can survive up to 60 minutes in the washing machine, according to Tech Geek Base. But they recommend you dry them out for at least 12 hours afterward.
The original AirPods or AirPods (2nd generation) aren't waterproof or water-resistant at all, so don't ever let them get wet. The same is true of any AirPods charging case. Despite what some websites say, like MacRumors, the MagSafe charging case with the third-generation AirPods or AirPods Pro is not water resistant.
When the battery charge of your AirPods is low, you get a notification on the screen of your iPhone or iPad. You get notifications when the charge is at 20, 10, and 5 percent remaining. You also hear a tone in one or both AirPods when the battery charge is low.
Your AirPod case will simply stop the charging process once the battery is fully charged. This makes it safe to leave the case plugged into the lightning cable or on the Qi mat overnight. There will not be any consequences or overcharging. It is also safe to charge your AirPods with someone else's case.
Because the ultralow-power W1 chip manages battery life so well, AirPods deliver an incredible 5 hours of listening time on one charge. And they're made to keep up with you, thanks to a charging case that holds multiple additional charges for more than 24 hours of listening time.
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The average resale market rate of used AirPods Gen 1-3 is $45.50, with prices ranging between up to $51.00 from the best buyback stores.
Recycle AirPods If not in use
If you want to recycle the AirPods, you can contact your local authorized dealer that does the job of recycling, or you can go to the Apple Trade-In site, where you can replace these products with another one, or you can also grab a gift card in exchange.
Once you reset your AirPods, the earbuds will no longer automatically recognize devices linked to your iCloud account. Opening an AirPods case near an iOS device will begin the setup process as if you were using it for the first time.
Change the volume of sound effects using iPhone or iPad
Wear your AirPods, and make sure they're connected to your device. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > AirPods. Select your AirPods, then adjust Tone Volume.
Blinking orange or amber
The status light flashes amber on your AirPods, indicating that the AirPods are experiencing a pairing error. This could be caused by several issues, like an incorrect pairing between your AirPods and the Device you're attempting to use them with, outdated firmware, or low battery levels.