How to reset your AirPods - and when you should

Are your earbuds disconnecting or not charging properly? A simple reset can fix a host of problems. Here's the best way to do it. Read More

How to Reset Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max

Return your AirPods or AirPods Pro to the case for 30 seconds, then open the lid and hold the Setup button for 15 seconds. The reset is complete when the status light flashes amber, then goes back to ... Read More

How to factory reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product ... AirPods Pro 2, there might be several reasons why you want to factory reset the earbuds ... Read More

Stop Putting Dirty AirPods in Your Ears. Here's How to Clean Them the Right Way

CNET contributor Matt Elliott suggests using Fun-Tak to remove stubborn leftover earwax. To do so, rub the Fun-Tak together to warm it up and then press it against the speaker. You can then use a ... Read More

How to Reset Apple AirPods

My title is Senior Features Writer, which is a license to write about absolutely anything if I can connect it to technology (I can). I’ve been at PCMag since 2011 and have covered the ... Read More

How to Clean AirPods (Because They Definitely Need It)

In the 8 years since Apple launched its AirPods, the little in-ear audio headphones have become ubiquitous. The design has since expanded to include the AirPods Pro and, in late 2020, the over-ear ... Read More

How to Disable “AirPods Found Moving With You” Notification

Are you worried that AirPods are tracking you? Read on to learn how to disable "AirPods Found Moving With You" notifications. Read More

Can you shower with AirPods?

Such cans and earbuds will happily work whether you're taking a quick shower or diving in the pool. Don't risk your AirPods for these tasks. They're ... from product reviews to buying guides ... Read More

How to connect AirPods to a Chromebook

This will bring up the option to disconnect ... to reconnect them again. AirPods may be designed to work best with Apple products, but as long as there's Bluetooth, they can connect to any ... Read More

How to connect AirPods to your MacBook

Fortunately, this is one of the easiest processes in the world of ecosystem devices. We’re not going to leave you stranded either, which is why we’ve assembled this step-by-step guide to ... Read More

How to Reset Apple AirPods

A restart involves powering your earphones down and then back up, while a reset returns them to factory settings. Here's how to do both: To initiate a restart for AirPods and AirPods Pro ... Read More