From time to time, Apple’s wi-fi earbuds get a brand new firmware replace—that’s the software program that controls all of the {hardware} on the machine. Typically that is simply random bug fixes the place Apple doesn’t even let you know what’s mounted. Different occasions, it allows new options when used together with Apple’s different merchandise (iPhone, iPad, Macs, even Apple TV).
Your AirPods ought to replace their firmware mechanically, with out intervention, so long as they’re charging and inside Bluetooth vary of the iPhone, iPad, or Mac to which they’re linked.
There’s no solution to “drive” an replace the way in which you manually obtain iOS or Mac updates, however there are steps you’ll be able to take to assist set off it.
The right way to replace AirPods on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Make it possible for your AirPods are in Bluetooth vary of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Make it possible for machine is linked to Wi-Fi.
- Put your AirPods of their charging case and shut the lid.
- Plug within the charging case (plug the USB cable into an influence adapter and the charging case).
- Maintain the lid of the charging case closed.
- Wait a minimum of half-hour.
- Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Test the firmware model once more.
The right way to examine the firmware model of your AirPods
On iPhone or iPad: Along with your AirPods close by and the case open, open Settings in your iPhone or iPad. You’ll see your AirPods listed on the high of Settings. Faucet that, and scroll all the way down to the underside of your AirPods settings to see the Model.
On Mac: Open System Settings. Choose Bluetooth, then click on the (i) subsequent to your linked AirPods. The Model can be listed there, together with different info.
Apple lists the most recent firmware model for every mannequin of AirPods on the AirPods Firmware help web page.
The right way to replace AirPods on Android
You possibly can’t! AirPods firmware can solely be up to date with a linked Apple machine.
