Did you recently misplace one of your airpods, or did the airpod just stop working, you have acquired a new one and would want to know how to connect a replacement airpod, so you can start using the new airpod.
Airpods have gradually become an essential device for many people, making it relatively easy to listen to music and attend work or family meetings flexibly on zoom and other communication apps without having to carry your phone around.
Since both airpods are equally essential to use, when one of the airpods stops working or gets misplaced, the next line of action will be to get a replacement airpod.
You can read the next section of the article for a detailed explanation of how to connect a replacement airpod.
How to Connect a Replacement Airpod
Airpods work a bit different from the traditional wired headphones, as both airpods are not physically connected, and a different pair of airpod will not pair with another automatically unless you perform some steps to connect both airpods and make them aware of each other.
It is important to note that while you can pair different airpods that are not of the same pair, the airpods have to be of the same model and generation.
It is impossible to, for instance, pair or connect an airpod 1 or airpod 1 pro together, nor can you pair airpod 2 or airpod 2 pro airpod together.
Once you are sure that the replacement airpod you want to pair is the same type and generation as your current airpod, you can follow the steps below to connect a replacement airpod.
- Go to your iOS device( it can be an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) and navigate to the settings menu.
- Then click on Bluetooth and tap the information icon button beside your airpod.
- Then click on the forget this device option.
- Then click on forget device, and tap the button again to confirm.
- Then put both airpods in the charging case and close the lid. The status light of the charging case should then show an amber light.
- Then press and hold the setup button at the back of the charging case for a few seconds or until the status light blinks white.
- Then navigate to the home screen of the iOS device(an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) you used to connect.
- Then open the lid of your airpod charging case while your airpods are still inside, bring the case close to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch and wait for a setup animation to appear on your screen.
- Then click on the connect button and tap done.
Once you have done this, you have been able to connect a replacement airpod successfully and can now begin to use both of your airpods as you desire.
You can also check out How to Change the Name of your Airpods.
How to Connect a Different Airpod to your Case
If you have misplaced one of your airpods and have gotten a new one, which you’d like to connect to your case and use with your device, there are steps you can take to achieve this.
However, before you attempt to connect a replacement airpod to your case, you need to make sure that the replacement is of the same model and generation as the other pair of airpod that you already have since airpods of different types and generations cannot connect.
You can connect a different airpod to your case by following the instructions below.
- Navigate to the settings menu of your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
- Then select Bluetooth, and from the Bluetooth menu, click on the information icon button next to the name of your airpod.
- Then click on the forget this device option.
- Then click on forget device, and tap the button again to confirm your choice.
- Now put both airpods in the charging case, close the lid, and wait for the status light of the charging case to show an amber light.
- Then press the setup button at the back of the charging case for a couple of seconds until the status light changes from amber and blinks white.
- Then go to the home screen of the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch that you use to set up the airpods.
- Now open the lid of your airpod charging case while your airpods are still inside, bring the case close to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch and wait for a setup animation to appear on your screen.
- Then click on the connect button and tap done.
Once you have followed the instruction above, both the replacement airpod and the older airpod will have successfully connected, and you can begin to use both.
How to Connect One Airpod if your Lost One
If you misplaced one pair of your Airpod, and both airpods have previously been connected to your device, you can continue using the remaining airpod.
However, if both Airpods have not been connected to your device, you will need both Airpods before you can connect.
If you are unsure where the other Airpod is, you can use the find my Airpod feature to look for the missing Airpod.
However, if you still cannot find the missing airpod, you would have to get a replacement Airpod of the same model and generation as the current airpod and connect them.
How to Fix Replacement Airpod Not Pairing
If you have been trying to connect a replacement airpod, but it has refused to pair, you will notice that the status light is still flashing amber light.
If this is the case, you can connect the charging case to a power source for about 20 minutes while the lid is still closed.
Once 20 minutes have elapsed, you can open the lid and press the setup button at the back of the case until the status light changes from amber to white.
Can You Pair Airpods With a Different Case
Yes, you can pair your airpods with a different charging case from the one it came with, as long as the charging case is of the same model and generation as the airpods.
This simply means that you cannot pair an Airpod 2 pro with the case of an Airpod 1 pro.
If you want to pair your Airpods with a different case, follow the steps below to achieve this.
- Put the airpods in the case you want to use, close the lid, and wait for the status light of the case to flash an amber color.
- Then press the setup button at the back of the case until the status light changes to white.
- Then bring the case to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and unlock the phone.
- An animation will pop up on your device screen, and you should click on the connect button.
If you have done as instructed above, then you should be able to start using the new case to charge your airpods and perform other operations you deem fit.
How to Connect a Replacement Airpod Pro
Suppose you misplaced one pair of your Airpod pro and have acquired a new replacement Airpod pro that is of the same type and generation as your other airpod pro. You can always connect a replacement airpod pro by following the instructions below.
- Navigate to the settings menu on your iOS device (an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch).
- Then select Bluetooth and click on the information icon next to your airpod pro.
- Then click on forget this device.
- Then click on forget device, and tap the button again.
- Now put both airpods pros in the charging case and close the lid. The status light of the charging case should then show an amber light.
- Now press and hold the setup button at the back of the charging case until the status light color changes from amber to white.
- Then go back to the home screen of the iOS device(an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch).
- Now open the lid of the charging case with the airpod still inside, bring the case close to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, and wait for a setup animation to appear on your screen.
- Then click on the connect button, and select done.
If you have followed the steps above, you have been able to connect a replacement airpods pro successfully.
How to Setup Airpods Pro on iPhone
If you recently acquired the Airpod pro and would like to set it up on your iPhone, you can follow the basic steps below.
- Open the lid of the charging case with the Airpods inside of it.
- Then bring the charging case close to your iPhone and follow the instructions that will appear on your iPhone screen to complete the setup.
Once you have been able to set up your airpods pro, you can begin to use the airpods as you desire.
Conclusion
This article has explained how you can connect a replacement airpod when you lose one of your airpods.
We also explained the steps to pair your airpods with a different case.
It is always important to remember that you can only connect a replacement airpod if the replacement airpod is of the same model and generation as the current airpod.