air pods stop playing music after starting

why does my apple music start and then stop using air pods4. I have tried syncing. It does not matter if I am on WIFI or cellular. My connection seems ok. Coffee house, Public library, or at home.

Please help!

Thanks,

Alan

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 26, 2025 2:20 PM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2025 11:15 PM


PS: Couple more possibile reasons:


See what to do: If the sound from your wireless headphones cuts out or is distorted - Apple Support


Is the firmware on the AirpPods up-to-date ? (Connected devices need up-to-date software as well)

See: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support


If needed: Tip: Leave AirPods connected to power overnight with the iPhone connected to wi-fi close by, so they can update automatically

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Nov 30, 2025 11:15 PM in response to TucsonAlan


PS: Couple more possibile reasons:


See what to do: If the sound from your wireless headphones cuts out or is distorted - Apple Support


Is the firmware on the AirpPods up-to-date ? (Connected devices need up-to-date software as well)

See: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support


If needed: Tip: Leave AirPods connected to power overnight with the iPhone connected to wi-fi close by, so they can update automatically

Nov 30, 2025 10:56 PM in response to TucsonAlan

Hi Alan,

welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Communitty :-)


Re: "air pods stop playing music after starting : why does my apple music start and then stop using air pods4."


May be any one of various reasons: Thank you for sharing what you've tried.


Eg: AirPods stop when you remove them, right ? .... what if they are not always remaining fitted securely

See : Find the right fit with AirPods 3 or 4 - Apple Support


Maybe AirPods are influenced by microwave ovens ...?

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


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