What Does The Button on the Back of AirPods Do?

Are AirPods supposed to have a button on the back? This is a common question being asked by AirPod users who have noticed a strange feature on the back of their device.

AirPods are an innovative device that lets you connect to any device with Bluetooth and listen to music or stream a movie or TV show without having to use your hands. The design of the case for the AirPods is sleek and simple. 

What happens when you press the button on the back of AirPods?

There is an easy-to-open flip-top lid, a small light on the front to show how full the battery is or if it is charging, and a charging port on the bottom. However, most users miss one feature on the back of the case.

The small, flush button on the back of the AirPods case is used to pair the headphones with devices that aren’t made by Apple and to reset your device if something goes wrong.

How do you use the button on the back of AirPods?

Let’s look at how to pair your AirPods with your devices and how to reset your device step by step. If the button on the back of the case stops working, keep reading to find out what to do.

How to Pair Your AirPods to Non-Apple Devices?

Brand loyalty is something that most people have felt at some point in their lives. You have a good experience with one product, which changes how you feel about the brand as a whole. They now seem reliable and good, which makes you more likely to buy more of their products. In the same way, many people who use Apple products buy most of their devices from this brand.

When you buy AirPods, they are designed to work well with all of your other Apple products. The AirPods should connect to your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook as soon as you open the lid of the case. Devices that are not made by Apple do not automatically pair. For devices that aren’t made by Apple, you’ll have to pair the AirPods by hand.

It’s easy to connect your AirPods to a device that isn’t made by Apple. All you have to do is press the button on the back of the case.

• Go to your device’s “Settings” menu and then look for the Bluetooth settings.
• Make sure the Bluetooth on your device is on.
• Open the case for the AirPods and hold down the button on the back until the light on the front of the case flashes white.
• Let your device look for other devices nearby.
• When it shows up on your screen, click on it to connect.

Now that your device and AirPods are paired, you shouldn’t have to do this again with that device. Go to your Bluetooth settings when you want to connect again, and it should already be on the list of devices you can connect to.

How to Reset Your AirPods Using the Button on the Back?

There will be times when your device has technical problems. There could be problems with the connection, the sound, or the battery. Before you run to the Apple store or spend hours on the phone with tech support, you can try resetting your device to see if that fixes the problem.

Before you reset, you might want to go into your Bluetooth settings, find the AirPods in the list of devices, tap on them, and then tap “Forget Device.” If you were having trouble connecting before, you can try again now.

• Open the top of your AirPods’ case.
• 10 seconds of holding down the back button
• Wait until the white light flashes on the front of the case.
• Now connect your AirPods to your device again.

Check your device to see if the problems that were there before have been fixed. If so, you now have a way to deal with problems if they come up again.

What Should You Do If the Back Button Doesn’t Work?

If the button on the back of the AirPod case doesn’t work when you try to pair or reset your device, or if the white light on the front of the case doesn’t flash, it could mean one of two things. You might have something stuck in the button or a broken case for your AirPods.

If the button on the back of the AirPods case doesn’t work, you should first give the case a good cleaning. Most of the time, the problem goes away when you clean the back button. On Amazon, you can buy kits to clean your AirPods for less than $10.

If cleaning the case doesn’t fix the problem, call Apple support or go to the Apple Store nearest you to get the case fixed or replaced. The Genius Bar might be able to fix your case so you don’t have to buy a new one.

Are AirPods supposed to have a button on the back?

The answer is, no. AirPods do not come with any physical button on the back. You might be wondering why you seem to find one when you look closely. This is because the AirPods come with capacitive sensors, or buttons, that are activated when you press on the back of them.

The capacitive sensors on the back of the AirPods are designed to be very sensitive and provide users with a convenient and easy way to control the AirPods. You can use them to play, pause, answer and end calls, activate Siri, and control more of your devices with the AirPods. This makes it incredibly easy to use the AirPods without ever having to take them out of your ears to press any physical buttons.

The main component of the AirPods that activates these capacitive sensors is made of a material called Liquidmetal. This material is incredibly durable and helps stop any liquids that could potentially damage the AirPods if they were to get wet. This makes them very resilient and ensures that your AirPods won’t be damaged with any accidental spills or drops.

So, if you take a close look at the back of your AirPods and see what looks like a button, it’s not. It’s just a capacitive sensor that is activated when you press on the back of the AirPods. There is no physical button and the AirPods don’t require any batteries.

Final Thoughts

Apple AirPods are a great, high-quality product that works well with other Apple products and adds to the Apple brand. You don’t need an Apple device to use them. All you have to do is connect them via Bluetooth and go. If you keep them clean and free of trash, they will do you well.