AirPods only playing sound in one ear
Either one AirPod has run out of battery, there's a mono audio setting turned on, or the AirPods are out of sync. Checking the battery, disabling mono audio, and reseating the AirPods in the case fixes this for most people in under five minutes.
When only one AirPod produces sound, it's almost always one of three things: that AirPod's battery is dead, mono audio mode is on, or the AirPods are out of sync with your iPhone. We'll check the battery, turn off mono mode if it's on, and re-pair the AirPods to fix the connection.
- ✓Have your AirPods case nearby — you'll need to place them in it during one step
- ✓Make sure both AirPods are charged or at least have some battery left
- ✓Stay close to your iPhone while troubleshooting
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking if the silent AirPod is actually charged — many people assume it's a connection issue when it's just out of battery
- Not realizing mono audio was turned on — this can look like one AirPod is broken when it's just a setting
Signs you need professional help
- If both AirPods are charged, mono audio is off, and you've re-paired them but still only hear sound in one ear, give us a call. One AirPod can have a hardware issue that needs replacing.
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