Whether a new or an existing Apple AirPods user, there might never have been a time when the button on the back of the case has been pressed. In spite of this, the button can prove to be extremely useful when dealing with issues related to device compatibility. That’s in addition to fixing various AirPods issues when they surface. Here's what you need to know about the mysterious button on the back of AirPods.
Apple’s earbuds are a popular option for anyone looking for a true wireless listening experience, and this is particularly the case for those already invested in Apple’s ecosystem. After all, one of the benefits of buying AirPods as an iPhone owner, is the seamless integration between the two devices. There are many ways this improved integration can be seen, but connecting the devices is a prime example, considering iPhone users just need to hold the AirPods close to the phone and then follow the on-screen prompt to connect them.
For owners of an Android phone or a Windows device, connecting AirPods is possible, but not as quick or as seamless. This is where the button on the back of the case comes in. Once pressed with the earbuds in the case, the button acts as a way for the AirPods to enter a pairing mode, allowing users of a non-Apple device to connect to them. If there are no plans to pair the AirPods with a non-Apple device, then there is unlikely to be a need to use the button on the back of the case. That is, until the user encounters any performance or connectivity issues.
The button can also be used to reset the earbuds in general. In cases where the user encounters issues with the sound, performance, or the reliability of the connection, a good option is to simply reset the AirPods and connect them to the device again. While AirPods don’t need to do much to pair with an iPhone, they do require a way to be instructed to end the connection, so that it can be re-established again. Holding down the button on the back of the case, with the AirPods in the case, will start the process of disconnecting and resetting the earbuds.
Again, unless there is a need to connect a pair of AirPods to a non-Apple device, or reset them to fix any sound, performance or connection issues, then the button on the back of the case is likely to remain unused. However, it is good to know it is there, and what it can do, before an AirPods wearer needs to use the button on the back.
Source: Apple
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June 17, 2021 at 12:32AM
