To remove (unpair) your AirPods from your device, you'll need to "forget" them in your device's Bluetooth settings. This process will remove them from that specific device and, if you're signed in to the same Apple ID, from other devices linked to that account.
Here's how to unpair your AirPods from an iPhone or iPad:
- Open Settings: On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
- Tap your name: Tap on your name at the very top of the screen. This will take you to your Apple ID settings.
- Find your AirPods: Scroll down until you see the name of your AirPods. Tap on it.
- Forget This Device: Scroll down to the bottom of the AirPods settings screen and tap "Forget This Device."
- Confirm: You'll be asked to confirm. Tap "Forget Device" again to confirm that you want to remove your AirPods.
This process unpairs your AirPods from your iPhone or iPad and all other devices associated with your Apple ID, provided those devices are signed into iCloud. If you want to use your AirPods with that device again, you'll need to pair them as if they were new.