With iOS 14, Apple has added a new automatic switching feature to the AirPods and AirPods Pro earbuds. This feature is meant as a convenience; when you start playing content on another Apple device, the AirPods connection automatically switches in unison.
If Airpods Max keeps disconnecting, turn off auto-ear detection and auto-switching of your Airpods Max. Remove any sources of interference and update your Airpods Max device. If none of these work, hard reset your Airpods Max to factory state and see if that solves the issue.
Unpairing and repairing the AirPods is a good first step to try. We would suggest taking a look at these articles and making sure that the AirPods and case are clean. If they are dirty, it is possible that they are making intermittent connection when in the case.
If you find your AirPods randomly connecting or disconnecting from your Mac, it's best to turn off this feature. Starting with iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS Big Sur, Apple rolled out the auto-connect feature for AirPods and AirPods Pro.
AirPods will often times say they're “connected” but still play sound from your phone. If this happens to you, there are several proven ways to fix it: Try resetting the Bluetooth on your phone by toggling it off then on again. Reset your AirPods by using “Forget This Device”.
The beeping sound usually means low battery. Try this: Go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the icon next to your AirPods.
If your AirPods have just started disconnecting, you might have a poor connection between the phone and earbuds. Take the AirPods and put them back in your charging case. Leave them there for a few moments so they disconnect from your iPhone, and then take them out and try again.
It may seem simple, but resetting your AirPods may fix minor software bugs such as connectivity issues or a quickly draining battery. Like resetting an iPhone, resetting your AirPods gives them a "fresh start."
Perhaps there is some conflict with another device, but without any other information, how can I correct the problem? The beeping sound usually means low battery. Try this: Go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the icon next to your AirPods.
WhatsApp getting stuck on 'Connecting…' means the app is not able to connect to the internet. This can mean two things, either the issue is at WhatsApp's end (on their servers) or with your internet connection. Check WhatsApp Server Status.
AirPod firmware updates automatically if your AirPods are stored within their case or near a synced iPhone. They also update when they are connected to the Internet. Apple automatically pushes out updates and the software is updated in your AirPods immediately. This is a seamless and quiet process.
The problem may be related to the sensors inside the AirPods that determine whether or not they're in your ears, or to the microphones; or it could be down to Bluetooth interference.
If your AirPods Pro disconnects during regular calls, chances are the battery has run out. The buds have comparatively less backup when you use them for calls. If the battery is not the culprit, then turning off automatic ear detection and setting AirPods Pro to use either left or right microphone will help.