Apple Airpods Mac App
Apple’s super-streamlined pairing and management of AirPods on iOS devices only has one real annoyance: it highlights how less elegant the process is on macOS. New app AirBuddy aims to fix that, though, replicating the simple way that iOS shows AirPods battery status and connectivity for your Mac.
However, the airpods do not show up in my devices. Therefore, I can not find them if they are lost using find my iphone app. I have re paired numerous times, signed in and out of icloud on my phone, checked to see if my airpods show up in my icloud via other devices (ipad, macbook air, and www.icloud.com). Nov 02, 2020 Listen to audio from a different app to see if the app causes the issue. But a new fix, which was unveiled by Apple last week, will replace AirPods Pros for up to 2 years after the first retail.
Currently, if you want to use your AirPods with your iPhone or iPad, it’s a simple process. Open the charging chase near the iOS device and a pop-up shows current battery status for the case and each earbud. Put one or both in your ears, and they automatically connect.
In contrast, the macOS experience is a little more clunky. You have to click the Bluetooth icon in the status bar, then select the AirPods from the list, and finally choose connect. In theory Apple synchronizes the Bluetooth pairing across any device signed into the same iCloud account; in practice, it can take a few connection attempts to actually get a link going.
AirBuddy does away with that. As on iOS, when you open the AirPods case near your Mac, you see a pop-up of their status straight away. A single click from that dialog connects them.
There’s also a battery widget for the macOS Notification Center. That shows either power remaining, or how long the AirPods should take to finish charging. The same widget will also show iOS device charging status, too.
It’s not just the AirPods, mind. AirBuddy will work with any Apple W1-based headphones, which means select Beats models should show up just fine, too. It’s also thoughtful in how it handles audio input settings, too, not automatically switching away from your Mac’s microphone – or an external mic – even if the audio is routed through your AirPods.
AirBuddy is the handiwork of Guilherme Rambo, better known for his numerous leaks about iOS and macOS. He’s releasing it as donation-ware, effectively asking users to pay what they believe it’s worth to them. Down the line, meanwhile, the plan is to open-source AirBuddy completely.
In the future, Rambo says, he’s considering adding the same sort of status monitoring for Magic Mouse, the Magic Keyboard, and other Apple wireless devices. A notification when a nearby device is running low on battery is another idea, as is a less-intrusive version of the status window. Even so, out of the gate this is the AirPods management tool Apple probably should’ve have delivered in the first place, and if you’re a Mac-using AirPods owner then you should give it a try.
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Connecting a pair of AirPods to an iPhone or a Mac is often a ridiculously easy affair. Apple deserves a lot of credit for making the process so seamless. Like with anything, however, there are instances where you will run into issues getting your AirPods to work correctly.
A while back, we talked about dealing with AirPods-related connectivity problems on the iPhone. This time, we shift our focus to the Mac.
If your AirPods fail to connect to your Mac, then several troubleshooting tips can help patch things up. Let's get started.
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Read More1. Check Compatibility
If you are struggling to set up your AirPods with a Mac for the first time, it's worth checking for compatibility issues. Depending on the model of the AirPods, a Mac must have the following versions of macOS installed to establish a connection.
AirPods Pro — macOS 10.15.1 or later
AirPods (2nd generation) — macOS 10.14.4 or later
AirPods (1st generation) — macOS Sierra 10.12 or later
In case you're unsure about the version of macOS running on your Mac, open the Apple menu and select About This Mac. You should see the relevant information listed underneath the default Overview tab on the window that shows up.
If your Mac falls beneath the required compatibility threshold, head over to Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update to update macOS. If you use macOS High Sierra or earlier, open the App Store and click the Updates tab instead.
2. Enable Bluetooth
Often, we overlook the most trivial of things. In this case, check if your Mac has its Bluetooth enabled. To do that, start by clicking the Bluetooth icon on the menu bar.
Note: On macOS Big Sur, you may want to open the Control Center to check the Bluetooth status.If Bluetooth appears disabled, click Turn Bluetooth On. Or, activate the toggle next to Bluetooth. Your AirPods should then connect automatically. You can also connect manually by pointing to your AirPods and selecting the Connect option.
3. Charge AirPods
If you've had your AirPods outside the charging case for a few hours, then they could have no charge remaining. Try putting them into the case for at least 15 minutes. You must also charge the charging case itself if the status indicator on it doesn't light up.
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4. Restart Mac
Restarting your Mac can also help resolve AirPods-related connectivity issues. Before doing that, however, put both AirPods inside the charging case.
Once your Mac reboots, take your AirPods out again. If they don't connect automatically, open the Bluetooth menu, and try connecting to them manually.
5. Forget and Reconnect
Removing your AirPods from the list of connected Bluetooth devices on your Mac and attempting to reconnect them again can also help.
Step 1: Put your AirPods into their charging case.
Step 2: Bring up the Bluetooth menu and select Open Bluetooth Preferences.
Step 3: Click the 'X' icon to the right side of your AirPods, and click Forget Device.
Step 4: Open the charging case. Once your AirPods shows up within the Bluetooth Preferences pane, click Connect.
Did that help? If not, read on.
6. Reset AirPods
If the fixes above failed to work, try resetting your AirPods. The process is quite similar to removing and reconnecting a pair of AirPods, except for a few additions.
Step 1: Start by putting your AirPods into their charging case. Wait for 30 seconds and open the lid.
Step 2: Select Open Bluetooth Preferences on the Bluetooth menu to bring up the Bluetooth Preferences pane.
Step 3: Click the 'X' icon next to your AirPods, and click Forget Device to remove them from your Mac.
Step 4: With the lid open, press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds. Release it when the status light on it starts to flash amber.
Step 5: Close the lid, and then re-open it. Click Connect once the AirPods shows up within the Bluetooth Preferences.
Your Mac should likely have no issues connecting to your AirPods after that.
7. Disable Automatic Switching
Do you have an iPhone with iOS 14 installed? If so, your AirPods will disconnect from your Mac and automatically switch to your iPhone if you start playing music on it.
To prevent that from happening, open the Settings app on your iPhone and select Bluetooth. Connect to your AirPods (if it isn't already) and tap the i-shaped icon next to it. Then, select the Connect to This iPhone option. On the following screen, select When Last Connected to This iPhone.
That also applies to any iPad starting iPadOS 14. If you have one around, you may want to repeat what you just did to prevent your AirPods from switching to your iPad automatically.
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Read MoreFix the Connection
Hopefully, you ended up connecting your AirPods to your Mac. If the fixes above didn't work (and if you can't connect them to your iPhone as well), you may be dealing with a faulty set of AirPods. If so, it's best to book an appointment at the local Genius Bar.
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You can see the remaining charge of your Apple AirPods on the battery widget of your iPhone.