AirPods Pro 2 audio stops working after macOS 15.2 (Build 26) update

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AirPods Pro 2 audio stops working after macOS 15.2 (Build 26) update

AirPods Pro 2 audio stops working after macOS 15.2 (Build 26) update

Hi everyone,

After updating my Mac to the latest macOS version (build 26), I’m facing a recurring issue with my AirPods Pro 2. They connect successfully, and audio works fine initially. However, after some time, the audio stops playing through the AirPods—even though the media (YouTube, Spotify, etc.) continues to play normally on the screen.

The AirPods remain connected in Bluetooth settings, but I can’t hear anything through them. The only workaround is to disconnect and reconnect the AirPods, but the issue appears again after a while.

This problem is happening frequently, and I noticed it started after updating to the latest version (running on M4).

Has anyone else faced this issue? Is there any fix or workaround?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

MacBook Air (M4, 2025)

Posted on Dec 2, 2025 9:43 PM

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Ingo2711

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Dec 3, 2025 1:00 AM in response to _ishpreet

Do you have Beta software installed on your Mac? macOS 26.1 is the latest official macOS version.

Apple security releases - Apple Support

If you installed macOS 26.2 Beta, this is probably the reason for your issue with your AirPods Pro 2

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Ingo2711

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Dec 4, 2025 3:01 AM in response to _ishpreet

Any chance your AirPods Pro2 have been updated beyond the latest official version 8B21?

About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support

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_ishpreet Author

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Dec 3, 2025 9:05 PM in response to Ingo2711

@Ingo2711

I’m currently running macOS 26.1 on both of my Macs — the M3 and the M4. My AirPods Pro (2nd generation) work perfectly on the M3, but the issue occurs only on the M4. So it doesn’t seem related to beta software. The problem happens after some time of use: the AirPods stay connected, music continues playing, but no sound comes through the AirPods. This keeps happening repeatedly on the M4.

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Ingo2711

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Dec 3, 2025 10:43 PM in response to _ishpreet

Maybe you should tell Apple Techs directly about your findings by using the Feedback link, so that they can look into that.

Feedback - AirPods - Apple

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_ishpreet Author

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Dec 4, 2025 2:54 AM in response to Ingo2711

Thanks, I’ll definitely send the feedback through the official Apple Feedback link. Hopefully this helps the Apple tech team look into the issue more closely.

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