3 Fixes for AirPods Not Working for Phone Calls

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check Bluetooth Access for Other Apps

Inan Apple Community thread, we discovered that several iOS users fixed the AirPods not working for phone calls issue by disabling Bluetooth access for a particular application—the Tile app.

To check apps using your iPhone’s Bluetooth, go toSettings>Privacy and Security>Bluetooth. Temporarily toggle off Bluetooth access for the apps on the list and check if you can now make calls with AirPods.

Fix 2: Check Call Audio Routing Settings

You can choose to switch audio routing for your calls to AirPods by default. This will cut the time required to manually do the same.

Just go toSettings>Accessibility>Touch>Call Audio Routingand select your AirPods(Bluetooth Headset).

Fix 3: Reset AirPods

Reset your AirPods and try connecting them again. Resetting makes yourAirPodsforget your iPhone that was connected previously.

Step 1:OpenSettings> tap onBluetooth.

Step 2:Tap theInfo iconnext to your connected AirPods and tap onForget This Device.

To reconnect both devices, keep both AirPods in the charging case. With the charging case close to your phone (about 5 meters), open the AirPods case and hold the rear setup button to put the AirPods in pairing mode.

Follow the prompt on your phone’s display to connect it with the AirPods.

Tip:Refer to our post in case youriPhone is not detecting headphones.

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Last updated on 03 June, 2024

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