Working on a crucial file on a tight deadline while facing my AirPods are not working with Audacity is too shocking to bear.
But hey, don’t kick the bucket before you solve the issue.
So, what’s the case with you?
Have you faced the problem after the Montereys update, or is there not even an output option for you to choose your AirPods as an output source?
Whatever your case is, don’t panic.
I suffered from the same problem for a week or so in the last month. I commented on different forums and got various solutions, but nothing worked for me for the first week.
It took 3 hours of research and 2 hours of nonstop trying to settle this problem.
So, why are my AirPods not working with audacity?
I will go through a couple of working solutions and suggest some additional tips that you can apply to your device to avoid this irritating problem.
Hurry up! Check them out.
How to Fix AirPods Not Working with Audacity
Audacity is a marvelous open-source audio recording and editing application having easy to use interface, real-time monitoring capability, tons of editing options, and enough functionality than you need.
I love the noise cancellation capability of Audacity mostly. You need to introduce the noise first and then apply the noise cancellation option.
Such a brilliant minimalistic application, isn’t it?
However, many Audacity users who use AirPods to listen to the tracks or for recordings have complained their AirPods are not working with Audacity lately.
This is a severe issue when you have serious tasks to handle and a tight schedule to submit.
In my case, I was working on a project for 8D audio in Audacity. But 8D audio requires headphones to work. In my case, I got only my AirPods, and I faced my only pair of AirPods not working with Audacity.
Here’s a complete guide on how to fix AirPods not working on one side.
So, have you tried everything you possibly could yet found no solution?
Lucky you!
I have created a practical list of solutions you might consider applying individually to resolve your issue finally.
Don’t skip any parts and read till the end until your issue is solved.
Here are the working solutions you must follow to solve your AirPods not working with the Audacity issue:
Solution 1: Upgrade Audacity
Check if your Audacity is outdated. Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. So, if you have the outdated versions installed, go to audacity and upgrade your Audacity to macOS 10.4 or later.
Just click on the Audacity menu and then About Audacity to know which version you are using.
Note: Make sure you restart your Audacity application before doing anything else.
Solution 2: Ensure Good Bluetooth Connection
I suppose you are using the built-in laptop microphone for output and AirPods for input or vice versa just for now. How pathetic!
However, I suggest you give a hard reset to your AirPods and then connect it to your computer again.
Here’s the quickest way you can hard reset your AirPods:
- Put your AirPods in the case and close the cover.
- Open the lid after 30-40 seconds.
- Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth on your iPhone
- Tap on the i
- Pick Forget This Device.
- Press and hold the pairing button on the back of the charging case up until the shining light blinks amber/red/orange 3 times and then flashes white.
Connect the AirPods with your Mac again. Open Audacity and have a good look if the problem stays. Move to the next one if it does.
Also, check our exclusive tutorial on how to fix AirPods not working with Logic Pro.
Note: Before starting this method, check whether your AirPods are out of juice or not.
Solution 3: Choose the Correct Output
Sometimes, Audacity fails to connect AirPods in the first place, or such an issue occurred during the edit. In this case, you must choose the correct output to get the problem solved.
Here are the steps you need to follow to connect your AirPods with Audacity:
- Launch Audacity and have a look at the top menu.
- Navigate to Transport and select Rescan Audio Devices.
- Click the Build-in Output option and choose your AirPods from the dropdown list.
This solution helped more than 40 people with the AirPods not working on the Audacity issue. I hope this solves your problem too.
Solution 4: Reinstall Audacity
It can be the Audacity itself that is creating the issue. So, if this is the case with you, you need to uninstall Audacity and then reinstall it.
Here’s a path you can follow to uninstall Audacity from your Mac:
- Track down Audacity in the Finder. But if you don’t find it there, you can click Applications in the sidebar of any Finder
- Drag Audacity to the Trash. Besides, you can also select Audacity, choose File, and then select Move to Trash.
- Choose Finder and then select Empty Trash.
Check if you can’t hear Audacity via Bluetooth problem persists and if it does, move to the following one.
Many people face the problem of AirPods double tap play/pause not working. You can fix it easily by following a few steps on our separate guide.
Solution 5: Return to the Old OS
I see people experiencing their AirPods not working with the Audacity after updating their macOS to Monterey in the Apple discussion threads.
Some Voice Over Artists friends of mine also shared their issues with me and confirmed their problems started after the update.
So, if this scenario seems familiar to you, don’t hesitate to return to the old OS.
See if this helps Audacity not play through AirPods.
Solution 6: Uninstall Problematic Applications
If you suspect an application is creating the issue, I suggest you uninstall it immediately. But if you can’t find any problematic applications that may cause the problem, you can give this method a shot.
Try uninstalling all of your applications one by one, and every time you uninstall one, see if that changes your current situation of AirPods not working with Audacity.
This solution is a very time-consuming and annoying one. Yet if you have enough time to spare, go for it.
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Solution 7: Restart your Computer
Sometimes, the smaller solutions have a more significant impact. See if this is the case with our required scenario.
But before you restart your computer, navigate to Apple on the upper left and choose System Preferences. Select Sound and then Output.
See whether the correct output is shown or not. Then restart your computer. I hope this resolves the AirPods not syncing with audacity problem.
Solution 8: Try other Audio Editing Applications
If none of the solutions help you, try using other audio editing applications, such as Ocenaudio, Ashampoo Music Studio, Audiotool, Acoustica, or other audio editors.
You can hit this one if you have a very long period to try out a different application.
Also, check out our separate post on AirPods not working with Microsoft Teams.
FAQs
Does Audacity not work with AirPods?
Sometimes, Audacity doesn’t work with AirPods. But in most cases, Audacity works perfectly with AirPods.
How do I get rid of background noise in audacity?
You get rid of background noise in audacity by going to the Effects menu > Noise removal tab. You will see a pop-up asking, “Get noise profile”.
Select and highlight all the audio you want to remove the background noise from. Go to the Effects menu again and choose Noise removal.
How do I use AirPods with Audacity?
You can use your AirPods with Audacity by following the steps: Go to the Apple menu > System preferences > Sound.
Put your AirPods in your ear and connect them to see if they work fine. Then launch Audacity > Go and look for them in Audacity Device Toolbar.
A Final Thought
Audacity is a great application, and working in it with AirPods is regarded as a fantastic combination.
But we might face Audacity Bluetooth recording with AirPods issue out of the blue. If this is the case with you, all you need to do is follow the solutions I mentioned above and apply them accordingly.
Let me know which one resolved your issue. Besides, if you have another query, let me know in the comments.
And don’t let strangers listen to your recordings next time you work in a public place.
Have a great rest of your day!
