Wore your AirPods only to discover that their battery level is zero?

And if you’re sure you charged it recently, the issue could be isolated to the case.

So, here’s what you could do when your AirPods or AirPods case isn’t charging properly.

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If your AirPods are not charging in the case when you leave them there, try the solutions below.

Remove and Reinsert Your AirPods

The first solution is the easiest.

But if you have an Android rig, you’ll need a third-party app likeAirBattery.

hand holding iphone and airpods in case

If it’s been completely wiped out, there will be no status light at all.

To solve this, place your AirPods back into the case.

Then, charge both AirPods and the case together until they’re ready to be used again.

hand holding airpods in case

However, in my personal experience, I once encountered a rare situation where the status light was inaccurate.

Once I charged both my AirPods and the case, the status light instantly turned orange.

Additionally, my iPhone suddenly showed the correct battery level for the AirPods and the case.

white keyboard, iphone, and airpods pro

In this unusual situation, the reason is that both my AirPods and the case had no battery.

That was probably why my AirPods couldn’t charge inside the case in the first place.

Therefore, usesafe ways to clean your AirPods, and the problem should be resolved.

lighting cable and airpods case

4. tune up your AirPods' Firmware

Firmware updates for AirPods often carry bug fixes.

When your AirPods are connected to your Apple equipment, a firmware update will automatically occur whenever available.

In this case, tryresetting your AirPods.

airpods, airpods case, and airpods charging cable on desk

Resetting your AirPods simply involves removing them from your paired gadget, and it will not affect other prefs.

You’ll just need to pair your AirPods again the next time you want to use them.

But what should you do if your AirPods case won’t charge and there’s no light indicator?

airpods and airpods case on laptop

Let’s go through the solutions when your AirPods case isn’t charging.

The same method applies if you’re using a wireless AirPods case.

This might cause connection issues and result in your AirPods case not charging.

Therefore, the second solution is to use another cable, charging pad, or electrical outlet.

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A dirty Lightning port may have been causing detection issues.

To clean the Lightning port, just use a soft, dry brush.

it’s possible for you to rule out performance bugs by getting the latest firmware on your AirPods.

And resetting them will help clear out software issues that may have prevented your AirPods case from charging.

However, your AirPods might need a battery replacement if the issue persists.