How to Reset True Wireless Earbuds

Sometimes you’ll need to reset your Bluetooth headphones or earbuds to fix various connectivity and functionality issues. In this article, we’ll quickly summarize what resetting does, what it fixes, and how to do it on various brands and models of true wireless earbuds.

What does resetting my true wireless earbuds do?

Resetting your earbuds clears all previous pairings and restores the default settings, which can sometimes help to resolve common problems, such as the following:

• Connection problems - the earbuds don’t connect properly or the connection is unstable.
• Audio cutting out - intermittent audio dropouts as you listen.
• Unresponsive controls - your earbuds’ touch or button controls stop working.
• Battery & charging issues - inaccurate battery readings or faulty charging.
• Sound quality issues - distorted sound, low volume, etc.
• Stuck in a specific mode - the earbuds become stuck in pairing mode, factory reset mode, or another state.
• General malfunctions - any other unexpected behavior from your earbuds.

Resetting true wireless earbuds clears all saved Bluetooth pairings and restores default settings. This fixes connectivity issues, audio glitches, unresponsive controls, and syncing problems between earbuds. It refreshes the earbuds’ internal software, helping resolve malfunctions and allowing a fresh start for pairing with devices.

How to reset Apple AirPods

For AirPods (1st & 2nd Generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Pro 2:

1. Place both AirPods in their charging case.
2. Close the lid and wait for about 30 seconds.
3. Open the lid and press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light on the front flashes amber, then white.
4. Your AirPods should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

For AirPods (1st, 2nd, 3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Pro 2: Place both AirPods in the charging case and close the lid. Wait about 30 seconds, then open the lid. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds until the status light flashes amber, then white. Your AirPods are now reset and ready to reconnect.

For AirPods Max:

Press and hold the “Noise Control” button and the Digital Crown for 15 seconds until the LED flashes amber, then white.

For AirPods Max: Press and hold the Noise Control button and Digital Crown simultaneously for 15 seconds until the LED flashes amber, then white.

How to reset Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Wait about 30 seconds and then open the lid once more.
3. Press and hold the button on the case for 30 seconds until the LED flashes white, then starts blinking blue.
4. Your QuietComfort Earbuds 2 should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

Place both earbuds in the charging case and close the lid. Wait about 30 seconds, then open the lid. With the case open and earbuds inside, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the back of the case for 30 seconds until the LED flashes white twice, then starts blinking blue. The earbuds are now reset and ready to reconnect.

How to reset Sony WF-1000XM5

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case. Keep the lid open.
2. Press and hold the touch sensor on both earbuds for about 15 seconds or until the earbuds’ LED starts flashing.
3. Release the touch sensor when the indicator lights up in red and then turns off.
4. Your Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the reset button on the back of the case for about 15–20 seconds until the LED flashes orange, then turns off. Release the button. Your earbuds are now reset, clearing previous Bluetooth connections and ready to reconnect.

How to reset Jabra Elite 10

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case and close the lid.
2. Keep the lid closed for about 10 seconds.
3. Open the lid and press and hold the left and right buttons simultaneously on both earbuds for 10 seconds until the LED flashes purple.
4. Your Jabra Elite 10 earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

How to reset Sony LinkBuds S

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case. Keep the lid open.
2. Press and hold the touch sensor on both earbuds for about 15 seconds or until the earbuds’ LED turns off and then starts flashing.
3. Your Sony LinkBuds S earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

Put the earbuds in the charging case. Press and hold the button on the case for about 10 - 15 seconds until the indicator flashes. This resets the earbuds to factory defaults and clears Bluetooth pairings.

How to reset Anker Soundcore Space A40

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case.
2. Press and hold the reset button on the charging case for 10 seconds or until the charging case’s LEDs start to scroll and then stay on for 5 seconds.
3. Your Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

How to reset JBL Vibe Buds

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case. Keep the lid open.
2. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the charging case’s LED starts flashing blue.
3. Your JBL Vibe Buds earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

How to reset JLab Audio GO Air POP

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the lid open.
2. Quickly tap the touch sensor on both earbuds seven times. The LEDs will flash red and blue.
3. Your JLab Audio GO Air POP earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

How to reset Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case. Keep the lid open.
2. Place the charging case near your phone.
3. Open the Galaxy Wearable or Galaxy Buds app on your phone.
4. Scroll down to “About earbuds > Reset”
5. Confirm you want to reset your earbuds and wait for the process to finish.
6. Your Samsung Galaxy Buds FE should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

How to reset Avantree Infinity NC

1. Place the earbuds in the charging case.
2. Press and hold the reset button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the earbuds’ LED indicators flash pink for a few seconds.
3. Your Avantree Infinity NC earbuds should now be reset and ready to connect once more.

FAQs

What does resetting true wireless earbuds do?
Resetting clears all saved Bluetooth pairings and restores default settings. It fixes connection issues, audio dropouts, unresponsive controls, battery and charging problems, sound quality issues, and other malfunctions by refreshing the earbuds’ internal software for a fresh start.

How do I reset Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro?
Place AirPods in the charging case, close the lid for 30 seconds, then open it. Press and hold the setup button on the back until the status light flashes amber, then white. For AirPods Max, hold the Noise Control button and Digital Crown for 15 seconds until the LED flashes amber, then white.

How do I reset Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2?
Put earbuds in the charging case and close the lid for 30 seconds. Open the lid, then press and hold the button on the case for 30 seconds until the LED flashes white twice and then blinks blue. The earbuds will reset and be ready to reconnect.

How do I reset Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds?
Place earbuds in the charging case with the lid open. Press and hold the touch sensors on both earbuds for about 15 seconds until the LED flashes red and then turns off. Alternatively, press and hold the reset button on the back of the case for 15–20 seconds until the LED flashes orange, then turns off.

How do I reset Google Pixel Buds?
Put Pixel Buds in the charging case and open the lid. Press and hold the round button on the back of the case until the LED flashes white. Alternatively, double-press and hold the button on the left earbud for 3-4 seconds until LED flashes red and blue. You can also reset via the Pixel Buds app under Settings.