Here are a few ground rules on how to clean AirPods to fix only one AirPod working: So make sure you don’t do any extra damage while removing that dirt. AirPods Pro are water-resistant “to a certain degree,” according to Apple. The thing to remember is AirPods of the 1st and 2nd generations, as well as the charging cases you use with your AirPods, aren’t waterproof. However, you have to be very careful with the liquid. Just like the clothes you wear, AirPods require regular cleaning to function properly. If this is no help, there are at least four other solutions you can try: Clean your AirPods, delicately Wait a few minutes and then re-pair AirPods with your iOS device or Mac once again. Whether it’s left AirPod not working or the right one suddenly disconnecting, the first thing to try is put them both back into the case and make sure they are charging. Without a doubt, the most common AirPods troubleshooting question is the following: “Why is only one of my AirPods working?” There might be many reasons why this happens - from sound balance problems to complex hardware defects.
One is better than none, but it’s not enough.
