Top 8 Reasons and Most Effective Solutions for AirPods Not Charging

AirPods not charging into the battery is one of the most common issues. So, what are the main reasons causing this problem?

• AirPods Battery Depletion or Circuit Damage: One of the common signs is AirPods draining quickly, longer charging times, or even rapid depletion when not in use.
• AirPods Charging Case Malfunction
• Use of low-quality charging cases can result in unstable contact between the charging pins and the earbuds.
• AirPods Experience Strong Impact or Water Damage: Although the AirPods may seem to function normally after experiencing a strong impact or water exposure, internal components could be damaged, leading to charging issues.

If you're using a wireless charger for your AirPods, make sure your AirPods model supports wireless charging. When charging, place the case on the wireless charger with the top facing up.

To make the charging process more convenient, remove the case cover from the charging case, as sometimes a thick case cover for AirPods can cause overheating during charging and make charging the battery difficult.

Try charging your iPhone or Apple Watch with the wireless charging pad to ensure that the issue with AirPods battery charging isn't caused by the charging pad.

Make sure your AirPods are charging by observing the status light on the charging case. If the light on the charging case is orange, it means your AirPods are either low on battery or charging. If after 4 - 5 hours of charging your AirPods, the orange light persists instead of turning green, it indicates a problem with your device.

The status light indications for AirPods battery status are:

• Green Light: When the light is green while charging, it means the AirPods are fully charged; when not charging, it indicates the battery is over 80% charged.
• Red Light: The red light while charging indicates the battery is not fully charged; when not charging, it indicates the battery is below 80%.
• White Light: The device is ready to pair.

Resetting the device is one of the simple yet effective ways when AirPods encounter issues like not charging. Resetting will make the AirPods forget all connected devices and return to their initial state.

Steps to Reset AirPods:

• Step 1: Go to Settings -> Bluetooth -> Tap the 'i' icon -> Select Forget This Device -> Forget Device again to confirm
• Step 2: Place the AirPods in the case, close the lid for about 15 seconds, and then open the lid
• Step 3: Press and hold the circular button on the back of the AirPods case for about 10 to 15 seconds. When the status light on the earphone case flashes red 3 times and then flashes white, release the button. This indicates that you have reset the AirPods.

If you have tried all the above methods but your AirPods still won't charge, take them to the service center for quick and accurate repairs.

Dust accumulation on AirPods is also one of the causes of charging issues. Therefore, make sure to regularly clean your earphones.

Use a soft cloth or piece of fabric to gently clean your AirPods. Wipe the entire earphone and charging case from the inside out. If you encounter hard-to-clean details, use a small cotton swab for easier manipulation.

To extend the lifespan of AirPods, users need to consider the following:

• Use Apple's original charging cable and charging case to ensure safety during charging and help prolong the battery life of AirPods
• Avoid opening the case while charging the battery. Opening the case multiple times may interrupt the charging process and cause the device to start and stop charging repeatedly
• Do not let the charging case and earphones completely run out of battery before recharging