This glitch seems to occur more frequently when youre watching a movie or listening to music.
If you go to Bluetooth prefs, Windows usually says your AirPods are connected.
But thats the most confusing part.
Windows says your earbuds are connected, but theres no sound coming through them.
Lets see how you could solve this problem.
On Windows 10, go toSettings, selectUpdate, and Security, and then selectTroubleshootin the left-hand pane.
Click onAdditional troubleshootersand launch theBluetooth Troubleshooter.
On Windows 11, go toSystemand scroll down toTroubleshoot.
Then click onOther troubleshooters, and launch theBluetooth Troubleshooter.
cycle your system and see if the problem persists.
Maybe one of them is interfering with your earbuds.
If the issue is gone, reconnect your Bluetooth devices one by one to identify the culprit.
Update Windows
ensure youre running the latest Windows version on your setup.
Go toSettings, selectWindows Updateand check for updates.
reset your rig after installing the latest updates and check the results.
My AirPods Pro used to disconnect all the time from my laptop.
But the problem magically disappearedafter installing Windows 11.
modernize your AirPods Driver
double-check to modernize your AirPods driver to the latest version.
Note: On some computers, Windows wont list your AirPods under HID.
confirm to update Windows to the latest version and implement the latest AirPods driver.
Additionally, switch to a Balanced power plan and prevent Windows from turning off your AirPods to save power.
If the issue persists, reset your AirPods.