# Gadget247News

> Gadget247News helps you fix, set up and update your smartwatch, fitness tracker, smart ring, earbuds and headphones.

Publisher: Gadget247News (https://gadget247news.com/). Every fix step is checked against the manufacturer's official documentation; each page shows its source and the date it was checked. Contact: info@gadget247news.com.

## Earbuds & Headphones

- [Earbuds and Headphones Not Working? How to Fix Them](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/): Earbuds and Headphones Not Working? Pick your symptom: not connecting, one side silent, not charging or needs a reset. Start here: earbuds not connecting.
- [Earbuds Not Connecting? Fixes for AirPods, Beats and More](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/not-connecting/): Earbuds Not Connecting? The most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony and more. Steps checked against official support.
- [How to Pair and Connect Bluetooth Earbuds and Headphones](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/pairing/): How to pair Bluetooth earbuds and headphones with iPhone, Android and PC, plus each brand's pairing mode: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony, Bose, JBL and more.
- [Why Earbuds Keep Disconnecting (and How to Fix It)](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/disconnecting/): Why Earbuds Keep Disconnecting: the most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony and more. Steps checked against official support.
- [One Earbud Not Working? Left or Right Side Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/one-side/): One Earbud Not Working? The most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony and more. Steps checked against official support.
- [Earbuds Not Charging? Case and Battery Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/not-charging/): Earbuds Not Charging? The most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony and more. Steps checked against official support.
- [How to Reset Earbuds: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony and JBL](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/reset/): How to reset earbuds: where the reset button is for AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony, JBL, Beats, Bose and Pixel Buds, plus restart vs factory reset.
- [Headphones Muffled or Quiet? How to Get Full Sound Back](https://gadget247news.com/earbuds-headphones/muffled/): Headphones Muffled or Quiet? The most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: AirPods, Galaxy Buds, Sony and more. Steps checked against official support.

## Smartwatches

- [Smartwatch Not Working? Fixes for Sync, Battery and Pairing](https://gadget247news.com/smartwatches/): Smartwatch not working? Fixes for not connecting, not charging, won't turn on, not syncing and resets, for Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and more.
- [Smartwatch Not Syncing? Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/smartwatches/not-syncing/): Smartwatch Not Syncing? The most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and more. Steps checked against official support.
- [Smartwatch Not Connecting to Phone? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/smartwatches/not-connecting/): Smartwatch Not Connecting to Phone? The most likely causes first, then fixes by brand: Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and more.
- [How to Reset Any Smartwatch: Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit](https://gadget247news.com/smartwatches/reset/): How to reset any smartwatch: when a restart is enough, when to factory reset, and the steps for Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and more.
- [Smartwatch Not Charging? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/smartwatches/not-charging/): Smartwatch not charging? Check the charger, alignment and contacts first, then find your brand: Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura.
- [Smartwatch Battery Draining Fast? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/smartwatches/battery-drain/): Smartwatch battery draining fast? Turn on low-power mode, check always-on and updates, then find your brand's fixes.

## Updates

- [Wearable and Earbud Update Tracker: Current Versions](https://gadget247news.com/updates/): Wearable and Earbud Update Tracker: current version, release dates, what changed and known issues, with links to fixes. Checked against official release notes.
- [AirPods Firmware Versions and What Each Update Changed](https://gadget247news.com/updates/airpods-firmware/): AirPods Firmware Versions and What Each Update Changed: versions, release dates, what changed and known issues, linked to fixes.
- [watchOS Versions and Known Issues on Apple Watch](https://gadget247news.com/updates/watchos/): watchOS Versions and Known Issues on Apple Watch: versions, release dates, what changed and known issues, linked to fixes.

## Brands

- [AirPods Problems and Fixes: Pairing, Battery, Sound](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/): AirPods not working? Find your problem (pairing, charging, sound, updates, resets) and get steps checked against Apple Support.
- [How to Connect AirPods to iPhone](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect-iphone/): How to Connect AirPods to iPhone, step by step: Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Connect AirPods to a Mac](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect-mac/): How to Connect AirPods to a Mac, step by step: Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Connect AirPods to PS5, Xbox and Switch](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect-ps5-xbox/): How to Connect AirPods to PS5, Xbox and Switch, step by step: Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Connect AirPods to a TV](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect-tv/): How to connect AirPods to Apple TV, Samsung and Roku TVs: Control Center, Bluetooth menus and pairing mode. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Put AirPods in Pairing Mode](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/pairing-mode/): How to Put AirPods in Pairing Mode, step by step: the setup button, the case lid and the status light. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Reset AirPods Without the Previous Owner](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/reset-previous-owner/): How to Reset AirPods Without the Previous Owner, step by step: Find My, the Apple ID link and a case reset. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [Why Are My AirPods So Quiet? How to Fix Low Volume](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/quiet/): Why Are My AirPods So Quiet? Check volume limits, balance and a blocked speaker mesh, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [Why Do My AirPods Keep Pausing? How to Stop It](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/pausing/): Why Do My AirPods Keep Pausing? Check ear detection, Automatic Switching and dirty sensors, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [AirPods Noise Cancelling Not Working? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/anc-not-working/): AirPods Noise Cancelling Not Working? Check listening mode, ear-tip fit and firmware, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [How to Turn On Noise Cancelling on AirPods](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/noise-cancelling/): How to Turn On Noise Cancelling on AirPods, step by step: balance, the speaker mesh and ear tips. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [AirPods Microphone Not Working? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/microphone/): AirPods Microphone Not Working? Check the mic setting, the active mic and app permissions, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [AirPods Case Not Charging? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/case-not-charging/): AirPods Case Not Charging? Check the cable, the charging port and the case battery, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [AirPods Max Not Turning On? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/max-wont-turn-on/): AirPods Max Not Turning On? Check charge level, the status light and a restart, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [AirPods Won't Update Firmware? How to Force It](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/wont-update/): AirPods Won't Update Firmware? Put them in the case on power, keep your iPhone on Wi-Fi nearby and wait 30 minutes. Then try each fix in order.
- [Why AirPods Keep Disconnecting (and How to Fix It)](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/disconnecting/): Why AirPods Keep Disconnecting? Check automatic switching, distance and battery, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [How to Connect and Pair AirPods With Any Device](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect/): How to Connect and Pair AirPods With Any Device, step by step: Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [AirPods Not Connecting? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/not-connecting/): AirPods Not Connecting? Check Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [How to Connect AirPods to Android](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect-android/): How to Connect AirPods to Android, step by step: Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Connect AirPods to a Windows PC](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/connect-windows/): How to Connect AirPods to a Windows PC, step by step: Bluetooth, pairing mode and the device list. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [How to Reset AirPods (Soft and Factory Reset)](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/reset/): How to Reset AirPods, step by step: soft reset, factory reset and re-pairing. If it fails, see: AirPods not connecting.
- [AirPods Not Charging? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/not-charging/): AirPods Not Charging? Check the cable, the charging port and the case battery, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [AirPods Battery Draining Fast? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/battery-drain/): AirPods Battery Draining Fast? Check power-hungry features and recent updates, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [How to Turn AirPods On and Off](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/power/): How to Turn AirPods On and Off: what the case does, AirPods Max and the Smart Case, and what to do if they won't turn on.
- [One AirPod Not Working? Left or Right Side Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/one-side/): One AirPod Not Working? Charge both, check balance and the speaker mesh, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset AirPods.
- [How to Update AirPods Firmware (and Check Your Version)](https://gadget247news.com/airpods/update/): How to Update AirPods Firmware, step by step: charging, staying near your phone and checking the version.
- [Apple Watch Problems and Fixes: Pairing, Sync, Battery](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/): Apple Watch not working? Find your problem (pairing, charging, battery, resets, updates) and get steps checked against Apple Support.
- [Apple Watch Won't Turn Off? How to Force Restart It](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/wont-turn-off/): Apple Watch won't turn off? Take it off the charger, use the power icon, then force restart if it's frozen. Steps checked against Apple Support.
- [How to Turn Off and Restart an Apple Watch](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/restart/): How to turn off and restart an Apple Watch, step by step: the side button, the Power Off slider and force restart. Checked against Apple Support.
- [How to Pair an Apple Watch With a New iPhone](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/new-iphone/): How to Pair an Apple Watch With a New iPhone, step by step: backup, transfer and re-pairing. If it fails, see: Apple Watch not connecting to phone.
- [How to Unpair an Apple Watch From Your iPhone](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/unpair/): How to Unpair an Apple Watch From Your iPhone, step by step: backing up, unpairing and Activation Lock. If it fails, see: Apple Watch not connecting to phone.
- [How to Reset an Apple Watch Without the Passcode](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/reset-passcode/): How to Reset an Apple Watch Without the Passcode, step by step: erasing without the code and restoring from backup.
- [How to Remove Activation Lock From an Apple Watch](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/activation-lock/): How to Remove Activation Lock From an Apple Watch, step by step: the previous owner's Apple ID and proof of purchase.
- [Apple Watch Stuck on the Red Lightning Bolt? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/red-lightning-bolt/): Apple Watch stuck on the red lightning bolt? It means the battery is too low. Charge up to 30 minutes, check the charger, then force restart.
- [How to Charge an Apple Watch (and Check It's Charging)](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/charge/): How to charge an Apple Watch: which cable to use, where to place it, and how to check it's charging. Won't charge? See the fixes.
- [Apple Watch Won't Update? How to Fix watchOS Updates](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/wont-update/): Apple Watch Won't Update? Check charge level, Wi-Fi and staying near your phone, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? WatchOS versions and known issues.
- [How to Set Up an Apple Watch Step by Step](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/setup/): How to set up an Apple Watch with your iPhone: pairing, Apple Account, passcode and first settings. Setup failing? See the connection fixes.
- [How to Pair an Apple Watch With Your iPhone](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/pair/): How to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone, pair it manually, or pair it again after a reset. Apple Watch doesn't work with Android phones.
- [Apple Watch Not Connecting to Your Phone? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/not-connecting/): Apple Watch Not Connecting to Your Phone? Check Bluetooth, Airplane Mode and the companion app, then try each fix in order.
- [Apple Watch Not Syncing? How to Force a Sync](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/not-syncing/): Apple Watch not syncing with your iPhone? Check the connection, Fitness Tracking and iCloud Health, then force a sync in order. Verified against Apple Support.
- [How to Restart or Factory Reset an Apple Watch](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/reset/): How to Restart or Factory Reset an Apple Watch, step by step: restart vs factory reset and pairing again. If it fails, see: Apple Watch not connecting to phone.
- [Apple Watch Not Charging? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/not-charging/): Apple Watch Not Charging? Check the charger, alignment and power settings, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset an Apple Watch without the passcode.
- [Apple Watch Battery Draining Fast? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/battery-drain/): Apple Watch battery draining fast? Turn off Always On, use Low Power Mode, stay near your iPhone and check Battery Health. Fixes verified against Apple Support.
- [Apple Watch Won't Turn On? Causes and Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/wont-turn-on/): Apple Watch Won't Turn On? Check charge level and a force restart, then try each fix in order. Still stuck? Reset an Apple Watch without the passcode.
- [How to Update Apple Watch (and Check Your Version)](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/update/): How to Update Apple Watch, step by step: charge level, Wi-Fi and staying near your phone. If it fails, see: watchOS versions and known issues.
- [Apple Watch Not Getting Notifications? How to Fix It](https://gadget247news.com/apple-watch/notifications/): Apple Watch Not Getting Notifications? Check notification mirroring, Focus modes and app settings, then try each fix in order.

## Guides

- [What Is Noise Cancelling and How Does It Work on Earbuds](https://gadget247news.com/features/noise-cancelling/): What Is Noise Cancelling and How Does It Work on Earbuds: what it is and how it works. Related fix: turn on noise cancelling on AirPods. *(contains the forbidden word "simply"; see Proposed Changes)*
- [Transparency Mode vs Noise Cancelling: What's the Difference](https://gadget247news.com/features/transparency-mode/): Transparency Mode vs Noise Cancelling: what it is and how it works. Related fix: turn on noise cancelling on AirPods. *("simply" is forbidden; see Proposed Changes)*
- [What Is Spatial Audio and How to Turn It on](https://gadget247news.com/features/spatial-audio/): What Is Spatial Audio and How to Turn It on: what it is and how it works. Related fix: connect AirPods to iPhone. *("simply" is forbidden; see Proposed Changes)*
- [What Is Bluetooth Multipoint and Which Earbuds Support It](https://gadget247news.com/features/multipoint/): What Is Bluetooth Multipoint and Which Earbuds Support It: what it is and how it works. Related fix: earbuds keep disconnecting. *("simply" is forbidden; see Proposed Changes)*
- [Bluetooth Codecs Explained: AAC, aptX and LDAC](https://gadget247news.com/features/codecs/): What a Bluetooth codec is, how AAC, aptX, LDAC and LC3 differ and which one your earbuds use. Related fix: headphones sound muffled or quiet.
- [How to Use AirPods as a Hearing Aid](https://gadget247news.com/features/airpods-hearing-aid/): How to Use AirPods as a Hearing Aid: what it is and how it works. Related fix: why are my AirPods so quiet. *("simply" is forbidden; see Proposed Changes)*
- [How to Use Live Translate on AirPods](https://gadget247news.com/features/airpods-live-translate/): How to Use Live Translate on AirPods: a plain-English explanation, how to turn it on or off, and when it causes problems. Related fix: update AirPods firmware.
- [How to Use AirPods Controls: Tap, Press and Swipe](https://gadget247news.com/features/airpods-controls/): Skip, pause, answer calls and change volume on every AirPods model, and how to customize the controls. Related fix: connect AirPods.
- [What Is AirPods Automatic Switching? How to Turn It Off](https://gadget247news.com/features/automatic-switching/): What Is AirPods Automatic Switching? What it is and how it works. Related fix: AirPods keep disconnecting. *("simply" is forbidden; see Proposed Changes)*
- [LE Audio and Auracast Explained](https://gadget247news.com/features/le-audio-auracast/): LE Audio and Auracast Explained: a plain-English explanation, how to turn it on or off, and when it causes problems. Related fix: pair Bluetooth earbuds.
- [Pairing vs Connecting](https://gadget247news.com/bluetooth/pairing-vs-connecting/): Pairing vs Connecting: what works, what doesn't and how to set it up. Related fix: pair Bluetooth earbuds.
- [Why Your Phone Can't Find Your Bluetooth Earbuds](https://gadget247news.com/bluetooth/device-not-found/): Earbuds not showing up in Bluetooth? The usual causes, in order, and how to put them in pairing mode. Related fix: earbuds not connecting.
- [Do AirPods Work with Android?](https://gadget247news.com/bluetooth/airpods-android/): Do AirPods Work with Android? What works, what doesn't and how to set it up. Related fix: connect AirPods to Android.
- [Can You Use an Apple Watch with Android?](https://gadget247news.com/bluetooth/apple-watch-android/): Can You Use an Apple Watch with Android? What works, what doesn't and how to set it up. Related fix: pair Apple Watch with a phone.
- [What Is Google Fast Pair](https://gadget247news.com/bluetooth/fast-pair/): Google Fast Pair shows a pop-up to set up Bluetooth earbuds on Android. How it works, what you need and how to turn it off. Related fix: pair Bluetooth earbuds.
- [How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a PS5, Xbox or TV](https://gadget247news.com/bluetooth/consoles-tv/): Connect Bluetooth headphones to Samsung, Roku and Apple TV, and what PS5 and Xbox support instead. Related fix: headphones not showing up.
- [How to Change the Apple Watch Face](https://gadget247news.com/setup/apple-watch-face/): How to Change the Apple Watch Face, step by step, with menu names checked against official support pages. Related fix: set up an Apple Watch.
- [How to Find Lost AirPods](https://gadget247news.com/find/airpods/): How to find lost AirPods with Find My: see them on a map, play a sound, and what to do if they're offline or dead. Related: connect AirPods.
- [How to Find a Lost Apple Watch](https://gadget247news.com/find/apple-watch/): How to find a lost Apple Watch with Find My: see it on a map, play a sound, turn on Lost Mode, and what to do if it doesn't show up.
- [How to Tell If AirPods Are Fake](https://gadget247news.com/identify/fake-airpods/): How to Tell If AirPods Are Fake: where to find the model number and how to match it to the right model. Related: connect AirPods to iPhone.
- [Which AirPods Do I Have? Model Numbers Explained](https://gadget247news.com/identify/airpods-model/): Which AirPods Do I Have? Where to find the model number and how to match it to the right model. Related: AirPods problems and fixes.
- [Which Apple Watch Do I Have? How to Check Your Model](https://gadget247news.com/identify/apple-watch-model/): Which Apple Watch Do I Have? Where to find the model number and how to match it to the right model. Related: Apple Watch problems and fixes.
- [How to Rename AirPods](https://gadget247news.com/setup/rename-airpods/): How to rename AirPods on iPhone, iPad or Mac in two steps, and what to do if the name won't change. Related: connect AirPods to iPhone.
- [How to Find Lost Galaxy Buds](https://gadget247news.com/find/galaxy-buds/): How to find lost Samsung Galaxy Buds with SmartThings Find or Samsung Find: see them on a map, make them ring, and what to do if they don't show up.
- [How to Change an Apple Watch Band](https://gadget247news.com/care/apple-watch-band/): How to change an Apple Watch band: press the band release button, slide it out, slide the new one in until it clicks. Which bands fit your case size.
- [Apple Watch Battery Replacement: Cost and Options](https://gadget247news.com/repair/apple-watch-battery/): Apple Watch Battery Replacement: what it costs, your repair options and when a repair beats a fix. Try this first: Apple Watch battery draining fast.
- [AirPods Battery Replacement and Repair Options](https://gadget247news.com/repair/airpods-battery/): AirPods Battery Replacement and Repair Options: what it costs, your repair options and when a repair beats a fix. Try this first: AirPods battery draining fast.
- [Is Garmin Connect Down? Status and Sync Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/news/garmin-connect-down/): Is Garmin Connect Down: what's happening, which devices are affected and what to do now. Related fix: Garmin watch not syncing with Garmin Connect.
- [Is Fitbit Going Away? What the Google Move Means for You](https://gadget247news.com/news/fitbit-google-transition/): Is Fitbit Going Away: what's happening, which devices are affected and what to do now. Related fix: Fitbit not syncing.
- [AirPods and Apple Watch Recalls and Safety Notices](https://gadget247news.com/news/recalls/): AirPods and Apple Watch Recalls and Safety Notices: what's happening and what to do now. Related fix: Apple Watch problems and fixes.
- [Is Oura Down? Status and Sync Fixes](https://gadget247news.com/news/oura-down/): Is Oura Down: what's happening, which devices are affected and what to do now. Related fix: Oura Ring not syncing.
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