In the realm of Bluetooth headphones, Apple’s AirPods have been game-changers. They sync to your devices intuitively, so you don’t have to think about it or exert any effort to utilize them. Apple products are super easy to use especially when they are paired with other Apple products.
That being said, nothing is ever flawless, and your AirPods, like any other technology, may get a bit finicky after a time, and, troubleshooting and maintenance, on the other hand, may sometimes get complex, so, what users have resorted to is to look towards online tutorials to assist them through the issues with easy steps.
Not Your AirPods Notification
Even with all its features, sometimes your AirPods may not show your name when you connect them to your phone, and this usually happens when you let someone borrow your AirPods.
This is a problem where your AirPods become another person’s AirPods when they pair their device with it, and so that is how they appear in your device list too. You must first reset the AirPods to remove their previous settings, which will allow you to pair your AirPods with your device. Afterward, you can then use the AirPods to listen to audio.
The reset function on all AirPods and AirPods Pro returns the earphones to their factory settings. If your AirPods are still functional but you want to give them to someone else or sell them before upgrading to a newer model, understanding how to reset them is useful. It’s a simple procedure that will only take a few minutes to master.
Frequent problems can be resolved by resetting the AirPods. The method, most notably, resolves battery-related issues as well as irregular audio transmission, such as when just one AirPod transmits sound. Resetting the AirPods may also help to resolve connectivity problems.
So, when you are having connection problems like this sometimes the most obvious way to solve the issue is by resetting the device. Let’s say in a case when you get a new pair of AirPods to replace your old ones you might end up with a notification showing up on your iPhone saying, “Not your AirPods”.
This issue can be easily resolved by simply going to settings, then Bluetooth, and tapping on your old AirPods name that’ll be showing up in your devices list. Tap on your old AirPods and next tap on Forget. This will allow your new AirPods to connect to your iPhone and won’t be showing the notification again as you have a single pair of AirPods paired with your iPhone.
Though this notification may seem annoying at first as some people may be confused as to why it is showing up on their phones, it can be simply resolved just with a few changes in the settings.
But before you head off to reset your AirPods it is better to check the firmware on your device and to check if there are any updates available as some issues get fixed with updates. Upgrades to your AirPods are unavoidable and can occur at any time.
This leaves you with your older AirPods, which you don’t know what to do with. You can save them as backups in case you misplace your fresh set. This is to ensure that no two users can use the same AirPods at the same time.
Considering you are going through a similar scenario as discussed above you might be looking for a way to reset your AirPods so you can get rid of the “Not Your AirPods” notification.
The following steps will help you through the process of renaming your AirPods. All you have to do is go to settings and then to Bluetooth and tap on the “i” beside your AirPods in the list and do the following in order:
Change the name of your device
Change what double-tap does. It can be to select left or right.
Set the microphone to always left, right or automatic
Unpair the AirPods from the device.
The point is that your previous AirPods must not be linked to your iCloud account for your new AirPods to connect and work with ease without any nuisance. What the reset option does is that it disconnects the AirPods from all connected devices and if you want to set up a new connection you will have to go through the whole setup wizard again to establish a new connection. You have to wait for the light on the AirPod case to flash white which is a signal that new connections can now be made.
In the worst-case scenario, your AirPods might repetitively show the “Not Your AirPods” notification and if no fix or online tutorial works to resolve the issue, it might be that your AirPods are fake, so you need to make sure before making a purchase whether it’s an authentic product coming directly from Apple.
When you link your AirPods, you’ll notice a little pop-up message on the screen of your iPhone nearly immediately. The battery is visible on the AirPods as well as the cover. However, while pairing a pair of false AirPods, you must do so as if you were pairing any other Bluetooth device outside of the Apple ecosystem. Off-brand AirPods, on the other hand, have successfully replicated Apple’s pairing process.
To make sure that your pair of AirPods are authentic and original you can check and see if it has a serial product number, and as fake products do not have a serial number, which you would anticipate from a counterfeit product. You may still utilize the unique serial number on your AirPods to determine whether or not they are genuine. You may inquire as to how. To do so, you’ll need to visit Apple’s coverage page.
Keeping the discussion above in mind, the best way to avoid this problem in the first place is to buy AirPods from authentic sources, and if you have an original pair and nothing is working for you, you can always contact Apple’s customer service helpline or visit one of their service centers.
Robert Smith is a technology lover and loves to write about laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, Apple products and anything that's related to computers and games. He is passionate enough that he maintains this blog regarding tech updates on a daily basis.
Robert Smith is a technology lover and loves to write about laptops, monitors, printers, tablets, Apple products and anything that's related to computers and games. He is passionate enough that he maintains this blog regarding tech updates on a daily basis.
