Some users who have installed the macOS Big Sur update on their devices have noticed that the AirPods auto-switching function does not appear to work as expected.
Apple introduced the auto-switching feature with the iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and macOS Big Sur updates. It allows the AirPods to automatically switch between iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac based on what the user is using.
This is way more convenient than having to manually switch between connected devices without a doubt. Unfortunately, as we mentioned above, some are yet to get the feature working correctly.
According to several reports, users claim that the auto-switching feature works seamlessly with their iPhones and iPads, however, those who have the macOS Big Sur update installed on their Macs claim that they are required to manually switch devices.
We’ve shared a few users complaints below:
As you can see, the auto-switching feature for AirPods appears to work as expected on other devices but gives trouble on Macs running macOS Big Sur.
Moreover, the problem persists even after users perform generic actions such as toggling off Bluetooth or rebooting their computers. As highlighted by one user:
Given the fact that this feature was introduced exclusively with the latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates, it’s a shame that some users have to go through the hassle of figuring out how to fix it.
That said, at least one individual who was experiencing the issue appears to have fixed it by logging out of their iCloud account on their Mac and signing in again.
In order to log out from iCloud, follow the steps provided by Apple below:
Once done, all you have to do is sign in to iCloud again and reboot your Mac just for an extra measure. Doing this may fix the issue for you, however, a few have claimed that it does help.
At present, Apple has not acknowledged the problem publicly. Therefore, we cannot predict whether the Cupertino giant is working on a fix for it or not.
We will continue to track the situation and will post an update once more details surface on the matter.
In the meantime, keep an eye out on out dedicated tracker to know more about the status of bugs and issues on macOS Big Sur.
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