Are you having trouble with AirPods not working with phone calls, including Facetime? Are you having trouble getting the mic on AirPods to work correctly? If so, you need to read this article immediately.
Why are my AirPods not working with FaceTime?
Don’t worry, like most problems out there, you can fix them as long as you follow the proper instructions. I will provide precisely that based on how I fixed the issue myself. Of course, I will also tell you what to do if my fix does not work.
Before we get into it, grab your daily cup of coffee and read every section without skipping anything.
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Why Are My AirPods Flashing White But Not Connecting?
If there is already plenty of battery left in your AirPods, it could just be a software bug. You can try simply restarting the AirPods and then connecting them again.
The easiest way to do this is to simply put both the AirPods back into its case and then take them out again. Check if you can successfully pair the AirPods now. If the answer is still no, you have no other option but to reset the device.
I will discuss how to do that step-by-step in the next section. Before you get into that, you could try one last thing. You can try bringing your phone and AirPods very close, with zero gaps, and seeing if you can find the AirPods in your iPhone now.
Something may be interfering with the Bluetooth connection, so this step will rule that out.
How To Fix AirPods Not Working With FaceTime?
You clicked on this page to find out how to stop AirPods glitches whenever you are in a phone call, whether it’s FaceTime or something else. Before getting into that, make sure you have done some basic testing first.
This step is necessary because doing one of these fixes might create new problems if it’s just a temporary bug. So, what about the basic fixes? You should check if the microphone is working fine in other applications and test it out by calling a different contact.
Once you have done that and are still facing the same issue, you can move forward. Just make sure you have sufficient battery in your AirPods before trying out the fixes.
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Here are the ways to fix AirPods not working with FaceTime:
1. Turn Bluetooth Off And On
The most common mistake I have seen people making is turning their Bluetooth on too early or off too early. Either way, this affects the scanning of nearby Bluetooth devices, so your AirPods might not get connected properly.
I faced minor issues like this when the AirPods were connected, where my iPhone did not realize that it was a Bluetooth headset. So, you can fix minor issues like this by simply turning off the Bluetooth first and then turning them back on.
While doing this, I recommend you put the AirPods in your case when Bluetooth is off and then take out the AirPods after you have turned on Bluetooth. Doing this will establish a refreshed connection to your iPhone.
2. Disconnect Other Bluetooth Devices
If your iPhone is connected to multiple Bluetooth devices, whether another phone or smartwatch, you need to disconnect them immediately.
It is best to be connected to one Bluetooth device at a time for the best stability. Otherwise, there will be issues with the transmission.
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Here are the steps to disconnect unimportant Bluetooth devices:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap on Bluetooth.
- Tap on the circular blue i button next to the device you want to unpair.
- Tap on Disconnect.
3. Manually Switch Audio Output Device
A few of you might not have noticed this, but your iPhone is supposed to automatically switch to AirPods as the audio output device when you start a call, and I have noticed that a few iPhones skip doing this.
If your iPhone device is one of them, that is probably the reason why you can’t listen or communicate with AirPods connected.
It’s a simple 2 step process to switch output devices when in a call:
- On the caller screen, tap the Audio button to the right of the Keypad button.
- Select your AirPods device from the small list that appears.
Remember that your AirPods will only show up in the list if connected, so make sure to do that first.
4. Double Check The AirPods Volume
As stupid as it sounds, you might not be hearing any audio simply because your volume is too low. This can sometimes happen due to a bug where the AirPods volume decreases on its own.
You can control the AirPods volume right from the iPhone, so press the volume up button on your iPhone and ensure it’s set to maximum.
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5. Forget AirPods Device
If the problem is a bit more complicated, you might need to remove the device entirely from the phone’s memory and connect it like a new device.
This will eliminate all software issues, so if this doesn’t work, your AirPods are the issue.
Here are the steps to forget AirPods device:
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap on the Bluetooth option.
- Look for the blue and circular i button next to AirPods and tap it.
- Select the option that says Forget This Device.
6. Factory Reset AirPods
If you still haven’t fixed your issue, the problem is most likely with the AirPods themselves and not with your iPhone.
Since you can’t change specific settings like your iPhone with AirPods, the only way to eliminate issues is to perform a factory reset. This is almost exactly like the factory reset option you find on every phone.
The only difference is that it doesn’t delete any personal files because there aren’t any. An important point to note is that you need to forget the AirPods first, so follow the previous method before moving forward.
Here are the steps to perform a factory reset on AirPods:
- Place both AirPods back into its case.
- While keeping the charging case open, press and hold the setup button on the back for at least fifteen seconds.
- The light on your AirPods case should blink from amber to white. Once it flashes white, your AirPods have been reset successfully.
After it’s been reset, you can reconnect the device the same way you did when it was new.
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FAQ
Question: How do I make calls with AirPods?
Answer: You can make calls with AirPods by double-tapping your AirPods to bring up Siri and then giving the command, Call X, where x is the name of the contact you want to call. As you can see, it is not possible to directly make calls without Siri on AirPods.
Question: Why can’t I reset my AirPods?
Answer: You can’t reset your AirPods because either your charging case got damaged somehow or you forgot to unpair them from your phone. If these don’t apply to you, try cleaning the charging case connectors as they can prevent resetting if there is dust.
Question: Why can nobody hear me on my AirPods?
Answer: Nobody can hear you on your AirPods because there might be dirt covering your microphone, which causes the voice to sound muffled to the other person. Also, it is best to leave the microphone set to Automatic if it asks to choose Right or Left.
Final Thoughts
AirPods are a fantastic piece of technology that replaces wired EarPods, but some problems come with it like any innovative technology. However, I’m confident that one of the methods I talked about earlier solved your problem.
I hope this article made your day and you know where to find us if you face more problems with your tech.
