This article provides a series of quick and effective solutions to the problem that the left ear of AirPods Pro cannot connect. From re-pairing to resetting to checking the headset firmware, the easy-to-follow steps will help you quickly restore the normal connection of your AirPods Pro.
Don't panic when you encounter the problem that the left ear of your AirPods Pro won't connect, follow the steps below and most of the time you can easily fix it:
Re-pairing: Open the charging case and make sure your AirPods Pro are inside the charging case.
Press and hold the pairing button on the back of the charging case until the indicator flashes white.
In your phone's Bluetooth settings, find AirPods Pro and tap Connect.
Check Bluetooth settings:
Make sure your phone's Bluetooth is turned on.
In the list of paired devices, find AirPods Pro and tap the "i" icon on the right side, then select "Forget this device". Then try pairing again.
Reset AirPods Pro:
Place your AirPods Pro in the charging case and make sure the lid is closed.
Press and hold the pairing button on the back of the charging case until the indicator flashes amber and then turns white.
Re-pair with your phone.
Update headset firmware:
Put the AirPods Pro into the charging case and make sure they are connected with your phone.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network and place your phone near your AirPods Pro.
Go to "Settings" - "General" - "About", find "AirPods" and tap it. On this page, you can view and update the firmware of your AirPods.
Check the charging case level:
If the charging case is too low, it may cause connection issues. Use a lightning cable to charge the charging case, making sure the charging case has enough power.
Clean the headphones: Earwax or dust may affect the performance of the headphones. Use a dry cotton swab to gently clean the mesh portion of the headphones.
Try Monaural Mode:
Sometimes, putting a single earbud into the charging case and reconnecting it can fix the problem. Try to take out only the right ear earphone and connect it with your phone, then try to connect the left ear earphone again.