To reset your AirPods, including AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, follow these steps:
Steps to Reset your AirPods
The following steps will guide you through resetting your AirPods:
- Open the Charging Case: Start by opening the lid of your AirPods charging case. Make sure your AirPods are inside the case.
- Locate the Setup Button: On the back of the charging case, you will find a small, circular setup button.
- Press and Hold: Press and hold the setup button for approximately 15 seconds.
- Observe the Status Light: Keep pressing the button until the status light on the front of the case starts flashing amber, then white. Once this flashing pattern occurs, the reset is complete.
- Your AirPods are Now Reset: Your AirPods are now reset and ready to be paired again.
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open the AirPods charging case | AirPods are ready for pairing/reset |
| 2 | Locate the Setup Button on back of the case | Setup button is accessible |
| 3 | Press and hold the setup button (15 seconds) | Status light starts flashing amber |
| 4 | Observe the status light | Status light flashes amber then white |
| 5 | Release setup button | AirPods are reset and ready to pair again |
Note: The reset procedure applies to all AirPods models, including AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, according to the provided reference: ![Part of a video titled How to reset your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max | Apple Support]()
