您的 AirPods 是否也停止在一只耳朵中播放？左或右 AirPod Pro 不工作？(Do your AirPods, too, stop playing in one of the ears? Is left or right AirPod Pro not working?)如果这些问题的答案是Yes，那么您来对地方了。今天，我们将讨论几种解决AirPods只能单耳播放问题的方法。
如何解决 AirPods 只能在一只耳朵里播放的问题？(How to fix AirPods Only Playing in One Ear issue?)
我们知道AirPod的问题是一个巨大的失望，尤其是当你必须支付巨额购买它们时。以下是仅导致一个AirPod(AirPod)工作问题的几个原因：
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不干净的AirPods(Unclean AirPods) – 如果您的 AirPods 已经使用了很长时间，污垢和碎屑可能会积聚在其中。这将在其功能中产生问题，导致左侧或右侧AirPod Pro无法正常工作。
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电池电量(Low Battery)不足(Insufficient)– AirPods的电池充电不足可能是AirPods只能在一只耳朵里播放的原因。
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蓝牙问题– 由于(Bluetooth Issues)蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接问题， AirPods有可能只在一只耳朵里播放问题。因此(Hence)，重新连接AirPods应该会有所帮助。
下面列出了仅修复一个AirPod工作或播放音频问题的方法。
方法一：清洁 AirPods(Method 1: Clean the AirPods)
保持 AirPods 清洁是最基本的维护技巧之一。如果您的 AirPods 脏了，它们既不能正常充电，也不能播放音频。您可以通过以下方式清洁它们：
- 确保(Make)只使用优质的超细纤维布(microfiber cloth)或棉签。
- 您也可以使用软毛刷刷(soft bristle brush)到较窄的点。
- 确保清洁AirPods或充电盒时不使用任何液体。(no liquid is used)
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请勿使用锋利或研磨性物品清洁(No sharp or abrasive items)AirPods的精致网状物。
正确清洁它们后，请按照下一个方法中的说明对其进行充电。
方法二：给 AirPods 充电(Method 2: Charge the AirPods)
您的 AirPods 中播放的差分音频很可能是由于充电问题造成的。
- 有时，其中一个AirPods可能会耗尽电量，而另一个可能会继续运行。为避免这种情况，耳塞和无线保护套都应使用正品 Apple 数据线和适配器充电。(charged using an authentic Apple cable & adapter.)两个 AirPods 都充满电后，您将能够均匀地听到音频。
- 通过观察状态指示灯(note the percentage of charge by observing the status light)来记录充电百分比是一个很好的做法。如果是绿色，则AirPods已充满电；否则不是。当您尚未将AirPods插入外壳时，这些指示灯会显示(AirPods)AirPods外壳上剩余的电量。
另请阅读： (Also Read: )如何修复 macOS 安装失败错误(How to Fix macOS Installation Failed Error)
方法3：然后取消配对，配对AirPods
(Method 3: Unpair then, Pair AirPods
)
有时，AirPods和设备之间的(AirPods)蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接出现问题会导致音频播放不同。您可以通过断开AirPods与Apple设备的连接并重新连接来解决此问题。
1. 在您的 iOS 设备上，点击设置(Settings)>蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
2. 点击已连接的AirPods 。例如 AirPods Pro。
3. 现在，选择忘记此设备(Forget this device)选项并点击确认(confirm)。您的 AirPods 现在将与您的设备断开连接。
4. 取出两个 AirPods 并将它们放入无线盒(Wireless case)中。将外壳靠近您的设备，以便识别(recognized)。
5. 屏幕上会出现动画。点击连接(Connect)以重新连接 AirPods 与设备。
这应该可以解决左侧或右侧 AirPod Pro 无法正常工作的问题。(This should fix left or right AirPod Pro not working issue.)
方法 4：重置您的 AirPods(Method 4: Reset your AirPods )
如果您长时间使用AirPods而未重置它们，则蓝牙(Bluetooth)网络可能会损坏。以下是重置AirPods以修复AirPods仅在一只耳朵播放问题的方法：
1. 将两个AirPods放入保护壳并正确合上保护壳(close the case)。
2. 等待约30 秒(30 seconds)再取出。
3. 按下机箱背面的圆形重置按钮( Reset button)，直到指示灯从白色到红色(white to red)反复闪烁。要完成重置，请再次合上 AirPods 保护套的盖子(close the lid)。
4.最后，再次打开(open)盖子并按照上述方法将其与您的设备配对。(Pair )
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复计算机无法识别 iPhone(Fix Computer Not Recognizing iPhone)
方法 5：禁用音频透明度(Method 5: Disable Audio Transparency)
如果您使用的是 iOS 或 iPadOS 13.2 或更高版本的设备，则可以使用噪声控制下的(Noise Control)音频透明度(Audio Transparency)功能，使用户能够听到周围环境。按照给定的步骤禁用它：
1.如前所述，导航至设置(Settings)>蓝牙。(Bluetooth)
2. 点击AirPods 名称旁边的i 按钮（信息） ，例如 AirPods (Info) )Pro。
3. 选择降噪。(Noise Cancellation.)
重试(Retry)播放音频，因为AirPods只能在一只耳朵播放问题现在必须解决。
方法 6：检查立体声设置
(Method 6: Check Stereo Settings
)
由于立体声平衡(Stereo Balance)设置，您的 iOS 设备可以取消任何一个AirPods中的声音，并且可能看起来像左侧或右侧AirPod Pro无法正常工作错误。请按照以下步骤检查这些设置是否被无意打开：
1. 进入 iOS 设备的设置( Settings)菜单。
2. 现在，选择Accessibility，如图所示。
3. 点击AirPods，然后点击音频辅助功能设置。 ( Audio Accessibility Settings. )
4. 在此下方，您将看到一个带有R和L的滑块，分别用于左右AirPods。确保滑块位于中心。(Center.)
5. 检查Mono Audio 选项并将其切换为Off（如果启用）。
重试(Retry)播放音频并检查问题是否已解决。
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 修复 Android 上的低蓝牙音量(Fix Low Bluetooth Volume on Android)
方法 7：更新到最新版本
(Method 7: Update to the Latest Version
)
任何软件程序或操作系统的更新版本都有助于消除设备错误和损坏的固件。如果您在设备上使用旧版本的操作系统，您将面临只有一个AirPod工作，即左侧或右侧AirPod Pro不工作错误。
注意：(Note:) 确保(Make)不要中断安装过程。
7A：更新 iOS(7A: Update iOS)
1. 前往设置(Settings)>常规(General)。
2. 点击软件更新(Software Update)。
3. 如果有可用更新，请点击安装(Install)。
4. 否则，将显示以下消息。
7B：更新 macOS(7B: Update macOS)
1. 打开Apple 菜单(Apple menu)并选择系统偏好设置(System Preferences)。
2. 然后，点击软件更新(Software Update)。
3. 最后，如果有任何更新可用，请单击立即更新(Update Now)。
下载并安装新软件后，再次连接(connect) 您的 AirPods(your AirPods)。这应该可以解决AirPods只能在一只耳朵中播放的问题。如果没有，请尝试下一个修复。
方法八：连接其他蓝牙耳机
(Method 8: Connect Other Bluetooth Earphones
)
要排除您的 iOS 设备和AirPods之间连接不良的可能性，请尝试使用另一组AirPods。
- 如果新耳机/ AirPods工作正常，那么您可以得出结论，该设备与AirPods连接没有问题。
- 如果这些蓝牙(Bluetooth)耳塞无法正常工作，请重置您的设备并重试。
方法 9：联系 Apple 支持(Method 9: Contact Apple Support)
如果这些方法都不适合您，最好联系Apple 支持(Apple Support)或访问Apple Care。根据损坏程度，您可能有资格获得维修或更换产品。阅读此处了解如何检查 Apple 保修状态(How To Check Apple Warranty Status)以维修或更换AirPods或其外壳。
常见问题 (FAQ)(Frequently Asked Question (FAQ))
Q1。为什么我的 AirPods 只能用一只耳朵播放？(Q1. Why is my AirPods only playing out of one ear?)
发生这种情况可能有几个原因。您的一个耳塞可能很脏，或充电不足。iOS/macOS 设备与 AirPods 之间的连接不良也可能导致此问题。此外，如果您使用 AirPods 的时间很长，那么固件损坏也是一个可能的原因，需要重置设备。
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
您可以尝试上述任何一种方法来修复 AirPods 仅在单耳播放的问题。(fix AirPods only playing in one ear issue.)我们希望本指南对您有所帮助，并且您不再只面临一个AirPod工作问题。在下面的评论部分留下您的疑问和建议！
Fix AirPods Only Playing in One Ear
Do your AirPods, too, stop playing in one of the ears? Is left or right AirPod Pro not working? If the answer to these questions is Yes, then you’ve reached the right place. Today, we will discuss several ways to fix AirPods only playing in one ear issue.
How to fix AirPods Only Playing in One Ear issue?
We know that issues in AirPods are a huge let-down, especially when you have to pay a huge sum to buy them. These are a few reasons for only one AirPod working issue:
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Unclean AirPods – If your AirPods have been in use for a significant amount of time, dirt and debris might have gotten collected in them. This will create issues in their functioning causing left or right AirPod Pro not working issue.
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Low Battery – Insufficient battery charging of AirPods may be the reason behind AirPods only playing in one ear.
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Bluetooth Issues – There is a chance that AirPods only playing in one ear problem occurs because of Bluetooth connectivity issue. Hence, reconnecting the AirPods should help.
Listed below are the methods to fix only one AirPod working or playing audio issue.
Method 1: Clean the AirPods
Keeping your AirPods clean is one of the most basic maintenance tips. If your AirPods are dirty, neither will they charge properly nor will they play the audio. You can clean them in the following ways:
- Make sure to use only a good-quality microfiber cloth or a cotton bud.
- You can also use a soft bristle brush to reach the narrower points.
- Ensure that no liquid is used while cleaning the AirPods or the charging case.
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No sharp or abrasive items to be used to clean the delicate mesh of AirPods.
Once you have cleaned them properly, charge them as explained in the next method.
Method 2: Charge the AirPods
It is quite possible that the differential audio playing in your AirPods is due to a charging issue.
- Sometimes, one of the AirPods may run out of charge while the other may keep running. To avoid this situation, both the earbuds and the wireless case should be charged using an authentic Apple cable & adapter. Once both the AirPods are charged fully, you will be able to hear the audio evenly.
- It is a good practice to note the percentage of charge by observing the status light. If its green, the AirPods are fully charged; otherwise not. When you have not inserted the AirPods into the case, these lights depict the charge left on the AirPods case.
Also Read: How to Fix macOS Installation Failed Error
Method 3: Unpair then, Pair AirPods
Sometimes, a problem in Bluetooth connection between the AirPods and the device can result in differential audio playing. You can fix this by disconnecting the AirPods from your Apple device and connecting them again.
1. On your iOS device, tap on Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap on the AirPods, which are connected. e.g. AirPods Pro.
3. Now, select Forget this device option and tap on confirm. Your AirPods will now be disconnected from your device.
4. Take both the AirPods and put them into the Wireless case. Bring the case close to your device so that it gets recognized.
5. An animation will appear on your screen. Tap Connect to reconnect the AirPods with the device.
This should fix left or right AirPod Pro not working issue.
Method 4: Reset your AirPods
If you’ve been using your AirPods for a significant amount of time without resetting them, the Bluetooth network might get corrupt. Here’s how to reset AirPods to fix AirPods only playing in one ear issue:
1. Place both the AirPods in the case and close the case properly.
2. Wait for about 30 seconds before taking them out again.
3. Press the Round Reset button on the back of the case until the light flashes from white to red repeatedly. To complete the resetting, close the lid of your AirPods case again.
4. Lastly, open the lid again and Pair it with your device, as instructed in the above method.
Also Read: Fix Computer Not Recognizing iPhone
Method 5: Disable Audio Transparency
If you are using a device with iOS or iPadOS 13.2 or later versions, then you can use the Audio Transparency feature under Noise Control which enables the users to hear their surrounding environment. Follow the given steps to disable it:
1. Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth, as earlier.
2. Tap on i button (Info) next to the name of your AirPods e.g. AirPods Pro.
3. Select Noise Cancellation.
Retry playing audio as AirPods only playing in one ear issue must be resolved by now.
Method 6: Check Stereo Settings
Your iOS device can cancel sound in any one of the AirPods because of Stereo Balance settings and might seem like left or right AirPod Pro not working error. Check if these settings have been turned on inadvertently, by following these steps:
1. Go to the Settings menu of your iOS device.
2. Now, select Accessibility, as shown.
3. Tap on AirPods then tap on Audio Accessibility Settings.
4. Under this, you will see a slider with R and L These are for right and left AirPods. Ensure that the slider is in the Center.
5. Check the Mono Audio option and toggle it Off, if enabled.
Retry playing the audio and check if the problem has been sorted.
Also Read: Fix Low Bluetooth Volume on Android
Method 7: Update to the Latest Version
A newer version of any software program or operating system helps do away with device errors and corrupt firmware. If you are using an older version of OS on your device, you will face only one AirPod working i.e. left or right AirPod Pro not working error.
Note: Make sure to not interrupt the installation process.
7A: Update iOS
1. Go to Settings > General.
2. Tap on Software Update.
3. In case updates are available, tap on Install.
4. Or else, the following message will be displayed.
7B: Update macOS
1. Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Then, click on Software Update.
3. Finally, if any update is available, click on Update Now.
Once the new software has been downloaded and installed, connect your AirPods again. This should fix AirPods only playing in one ear issue. If not, try the next fix.
Method 8: Connect Other Bluetooth Earphones
To rule out the probability of a bad connection between your iOS device and AirPods, try using a different set of AirPods.
- If the new earphones/AirPods work perfectly fine, then you can conclude that the device has no issues in connecting with the AirPods.
- In case, these Bluetooth earbuds do not function, reset your device and try again.
Method 9: Contact Apple Support
If none of these methods work for you, it is better to contact Apple Support or visit Apple Care. Based on the degree of damage, you might be eligible for servicing or a replacement of the product. Read here to learn How To Check Apple Warranty Status for repair or replacement of AirPods or its case.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Q1. Why is my AirPods only playing out of one ear?
There can be several reasons why this is happening. One of your earbuds may be dirty, or inadequately charged. A bad connection between your iOS/macOS device and your AirPods may also cause the issue. Additionally, if you have been using your AirPods for a significant amount of time, then the firmware getting corrupt is also a possible cause and would require a device reset.
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You can try any of the methods mentioned above to fix AirPods only playing in one ear issue. We hope that this guide was helpful and you no longer face only one AirPod working problem. Leave your queries and suggestions in the comment section below!
