About firmware updates for AirPods
Find out about changes and features included in the firmware updates for your AirPods.
Find your AirPods firmware version
Firmware updates are delivered automatically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad or Mac that’s connected to Wi-Fi. You can also use your iPhone, iPad or Mac to check that your AirPods have the latest version.
Find your AirPods firmware version on iPhone or iPad
To use your iPhone or iPad to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button
next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.
Find your AirPods firmware version on Mac
To use your Mac to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure you have the latest version of macOS. Press and hold the Option key, then choose Apple menu > System Information. Click Bluetooth, then look under your AirPods for the firmware version. In macOS Ventura or later, you can also choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Bluetooth, then click the Info button next to the name of your AirPods.
If you don’t have an Apple device nearby, you can set up an appointment at an Apple Store or with an Apple Authorised Service Provider to update your firmware.
Latest firmware versions
AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 7B21
AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 7B21
AirPods Pro 1: 6F21
AirPods 4: 7B20
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: 7B20
AirPods 3: 6F21
AirPods 2: 6F21
AirPods 1: 6.8.8
AirPods Max (USB-C): 7A291
AirPods Max (Lightning): 6F21
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Version 7B21 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 7B20 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 7B19 release notes
When used with an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later, AirPods Pro 2 with firmware update 7B19 enable three new features – a Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection.
The Apple Hearing Test feature provides scientifically validated hearing test results from the comfort of your home (intended for users 18 years or older).
The Hearing Aid feature provides personalised, clinical-grade assistance that is automatically applied to sounds in your environment as well as music, videos and calls (intended for users 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss).
The Hearing Protection feature helps users minimise exposure to loud environmental noise across listening modes (available in the United States and Canada).
Features require AirPods Pro 2 with firmware version 7B19 or later. All features may not be available for all countries or regions.
Version 6F21 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 7A304 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 7A302 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 7A294 release notes
When used with an iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11-supported iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, AirPods Pro 2 firmware update 7A294 makes the hands-free experience even more seamless by being able to nod your head “yes” or shake your head “no” to respond to Siri announcements such as calls, messages and notifications. This update also adds Voice Isolation to calls with AirPods Pro 2 to help ensure you come across clearly by removing background noise around you for whoever you’re speaking to. Gamers also now have the best wireless audio latency Apple has ever delivered for mobile gaming and can enjoy improved voice quality, including 16-bit, 48 kHz audio, when chatting with teammates and other players. In addition, this update includes performance improvements to Personalised Volume with AirPods Pro 2.
Version 6F8 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A326 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6F7 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A325 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A324 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A321 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A317 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6B34 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6B32 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A305 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A303 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 6A300/6A301 release notes
When used with iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, AirPods firmware update 6A300/6A301 takes the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) experience to the next level with Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness and Personalised Volume. This update also adds convenience and control on calls with press to mute and unmute for AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation) and AirPods Max, as well as significant improvements to the Automatic Switching experience for all available AirPods across Apple devices with the latest software updates.
Version 5E135 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5E133 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5B59 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5B58 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5A377 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5A374 release notes
Added features and capabilities to support the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Version 4E71 release notes
Bug fixes and other improvements