Apple releases firmware 9B47 for all AirPods with H2 chip

If you have any AirPods with an H2 chip, it’s time for an update. Apple has released firmware version 9B47 for all AirPods that use the H2. That includes:

• AirPods Pro 2
• AirPods Pro 3
• AirPods 4
• AirPods 5
• AirPods Max 2

The previous firmware was 9A348 which added support from Custom EQ and GymKit. A version 9A350 was released just for the AirPods 5, to bring them up to date with those features.

Apple has not yet disclosed the contents of this release on its AirPods Firmware page. It’s likely this is just “bug fixes and performance improvements,” as there aren’t any new iOS or macOS features that should require new firmware.

You can’t update your AirPods firmware manually. But there are steps you can take to check your firmware version and make sure that Apple updates your AirPods sooner rather than later.

How to update AirPods on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Make sure that your AirPods are in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Make sure that device is connected to Wi-Fi.

• Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid.
• Plug in the charging case (plug the USB cable into a power adapter and the charging case).
• Keep the lid of the charging case closed.
• Wait at least 30 minutes.
• Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
• Check the firmware version again.

How to check the firmware version of your AirPods

On iPhone or iPad: With your AirPods nearby and the case open, open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. You’ll see your AirPods listed at the top of Settings. Tap that, and scroll down to the bottom of your AirPods settings to see the Version.

On Mac: Open System Settings. Select Bluetooth, then click the (i) next to your connected AirPods. The Version will be listed there, along with other information.