
To check your AirPods’ firmware version, you’re first going to need to connect them to your iPhone or iPad.

As long as your phone or tablet is connected to the internet, it will transfer and install any firmware upgrades to your headphones. Lastly, your AirPods need to be near your paired iPhone or iPad. This can be done with the included Lightning cable or on a Qi charger (where applicable). Second, the charging case needs to be attached to power. First, your AirPods need to be in the charging case.

How to Update Your Apple AirPods and AirPods Proīefore we jump into checking your AirPods’ firmware version, let’s take a second to discuss what’s required before your Apple earbuds will update themselves.
