If the AirPods no longer work, it's a nasty surprise at first. So that you don't have to go without your usual music enjoyment, you should tackle this problem quickly. We want to give you an overview of the possible reasons why an AirPod might not work. Because it doesn't matter whether your right AirPod or your left AirPod isn't working, our article can help you in both cases.
Maybe our tips will help you get your headphones working again. If not, we'll tell you at the end how you can quickly get an original replacement. And by that, we don't mean buying a new set of AirPods. We also offer a single AirPod in case your current headphones really do need replacing.
Why does an AirPod stop working?
At this point we have to make one thing clear. Of course, we cannot repair the device and cannot guide you on how to do it. An AirPod does not work, in most cases means that it is not being used as intended. We are happy to give you instructions for the most common problems with the setting of your AidPods. This will let you know what to do if a AirPod not working.
The stereo balance is adjusted
If you have adjusted the balance, then in extreme cases you can only adjust the sound to the left or right AirPod. So you could assume that the left AirPod doesn't work, but the right one does. In the settings you can Check how the balance fader is set. For optimal sound, it should always be positioned in the middle between the two headphones.
There was a connection problem
It can never be ruled out that the Bluetooth connection is not working. This can also affect a single pair of AirPods headphones that are not working. If this is actually the problem, then it can be easily fixed. Simply interrupt the Bluetooth connection and then control the AirPods again via Bluetooth after a short moment.
Contamination can be the problem
Before ordering replacements, you should clean the old AirPods thoroughly. In rare cases, this will solve the problem and both headphones will work again. In any case, you should make this small effort.
What to do if an AirPod doesn't work?
If you find that the left AirPod or the right one is not working, you should definitely go through the following steps. In a relatively short amount of time, you can find out if you need a replacement or if there was another problem.
Step 1: Restart your playback device
The problem doesn't necessarily have to be with your AirPods if they no longer work. You can easily test this by restarting your iPhone, iPod or iPad. A new connection will then be established to the AirPods and the problem may be solved.
Step 2: Reset the AirPods
You're probably familiar with this from other electronic devices. If they no longer work as they should, you reset them to the factory settings. You can also do this with your AirPods and then use our Instructions reconnect to your playback device.
Step 3: Check the firmware
It is possible that there has been a firmware update. These regular updates resolve known issues and could help you to hear something in both ears again.It is therefore advisable to always install firmware updates as soon as possible.
Step 4: Test the charging ports
The problem may also be with your charging case. You should therefore check the charging connections. If an AirPod is not charging, then it cannot work. In this case, you will need to get a new one. charging case with the help of which both AirPods can then be charged and used again.
Order replacement AirPods from OneEarPod
If you have followed all of our advice and an AirPod still doesn't work, then you need to get a replacement. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not offer the individual components of a set as spare parts. That's why you can only buy a completely new set from an electronics store. At the current new price, of course.
We were annoyed about this ourselves and that's where the idea for OneEarPod came from. We thought there were very good reasons why you should only be able to buy a left or right AirPod separately.
- This is much more sustainable. Resources are conserved.
- We avoid waste by throwing away non-functional parts.
- You save money because a single pair of headphones costs much less than a set.
We offer spare parts for AirPods of different generations
We buy original sets and divide them up. Of course, not without testing the components for functionality first. Of course, you also get the manufacturer's guarantee, because it is original new goods. We have oriented our offer to demand. That is why we offer AirPods of the second and third generation as well as the AirPods Pro in individual parts.
We can react flexibly to current demand. Even a high volume of orders, as we often see at weekends, is no problem for us. We know that you don't want to wait long for a replacement. We wouldn't want that either - you can listen to music and podcasts as usual or make phone calls using the headphones.
Easy to order and quickly delivered
We have deliberately designed our online shop to be very clear. Since you are looking for a spare part, you know exactly what you want.
An AirPod isn't working and we have a replacement for you. You can go straight to checkout from a product page. PayPal, Google Pay and shop Pay are available for express checkout. If you need additional replacement parts, you can of course also go to the shopping cart and complete your purchase in the traditional way.
Shipping costs are always included in the price. You only pay the item price that is shown to you. But that doesn't mean that we save on shipping. As a rule, all orders leave our warehouse within one day. So it only takes a few days until you have the replacement for the non-functioning AirPod in your hands.
