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Ians223
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

AirPods 4th generation unable to pair with any device even though the light indicates it.

my airpods 4 will not pair to any device but has the white blinking light signifying that its searching but does not show up on any devices bluetooth list. I have tried resetting the AirPods and the phone but nothing has worked and I’ve also tried connecting it to different devices but none of them show the AirPods when searching for a new device to pair

Posted on Oct 15, 2026 5:12 PM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 17, 2026 2:02 PM in response to Ians223

To fix AirPods 4 that blink white but do not show up on any Bluetooth list, use the specific multi-tap factory reset sequence designed for the AirPods 4 model. 

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376927