Today, headphones come in a variety of different sizes. From the oversized Beats by Dre look to the relatively less invasive ear pods, almost everyone has a set of headphones right by their bedroom table.
Airpods are one of the most popular wireless headphone sets that are used today. Designed by Apple, they are very much compatible with whatever apple device you own. Furthermore, their wireless Bluetooth capability makes them a favorite for athletes and those who don’t want the hassle of cords or cables.
However, Airpods can sometimes suddenly stop, right when you need them most. If you are running a marathon or on a long journey listening to a podcast, AirPods that pause can be extremely annoying.
Why do Airpods pause like this? Well, there are a few reasons. Here are a few options you can look at so that you can avoid that awkward feeling of “music stopping.”
Automatic Ear Detection is not Working Properly
Like many technologies, Apple has used a system to make things easier, but it can occasionally cause problems. Regarding Airpods, the most common malfunction is with the Automatic Ear Detection.
This system usually has the AirPods working immediately after putting them in the ear. However, if this is not working as it should, you need to turn the Automatic Ear Detection off. To do this, do the following:
- Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Settings icon on your Home Screen.
- Tap the Bluetooth Icon.
- Now that you are in the Bluetooth menu, find your AirPods.
- Tap the circular I icon for more information.
- Turn the switch off for Automatic Ear Detection.
This is usually the first line of defense when making sure your AirPods work and don’t randomly pause. However, there are other ways as well.
Charge your AirPods
Sometimes your AirPods might be running low on battery, and this is affecting their performance. If you are using your AirPods quite a lot, then this can, of course, be a real problem.
If this is the case, then you need to make sure your AirPods are fully charged. In order to do this, simply put them back in the charging case and leave them for a while. You need to leave for a significant amount of time so you can be sure that they have been properly charged.
Once you have made sure they are 100% charged, put them back in your ear and enjoy!
Check the Bluetooth Connection
One common way that AirPods can randomly pause is that there is a problem with the Bluetooth Connection. The common way to handle this is to reset the Bluetooth connection with the AirPods.
To do this, use the following steps:
- Go to the Home Screen of your iPhone.
- Go to the Settings Menu.
- Tap on the Bluetooth part of the Settings Menu.
- Drag the on/off button on your Bluetooth to off. Wait for 15 seconds.
- Drag the on/off button on your Bluetooth to On.
- Reconnect to the AirPods.
This way, you are making sure that you are resetting your Bluetooth and thus the connection to your AirPods. However, if the software doesn’t work, it could be a problem with the actual AirPods themselves.
Clean your AirPods
Depending on how you take care of your AirPods, you could get them dirty. After use, the smartest thing to do with your AirPods is to store them back in their charging case. However, we know that this isn’t the case for most individuals.
Whether you keep your AirPods in your backpack or your pockets, they can gather dust or sand. This can sometimes affect their overall operations. To avoid this, you need to clean your AirPods. To do this, use the following steps.
- Make your AirPods are entirely off.
- Make sure there is no connection between the AirPods to your Bluetooth.
- Gently apply either computer-grade cleaning solution to a cloth.
- Gently wipe the AirPods down.
Once they have been cleaned according to your standard, reconnect them to Bluetooth and try them out again.
Summary
These are some ways to make sure that you can keep your AirPods from randomly pausing all the time. Next time you are singing a song and the AirPods pause, you can rest assured that it’s not the end of the world.
Follow these steps, and you’ll be able to sing your entire favorite Foo Fighters album with little to no interruption!
