Low charge notification for unknown AirPods

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Low charge notification for unknown AirPods

I routinely have a notification that drops down, from the top of my iPad screen, to tell me a set of AirPods has low charge level. I do not believe they are mine, because I’ve both named mine differently and confirmed the charge level was nearly full.

I checked my Bluetooth settings and do not have a generic set of AirPods, even as an unconnected option.

It has also happened in more than one location, suggesting it’s not really picking up these mystery AirPods.

What might cause this?

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Nov 28, 2024 2:29 AM

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Answer 1

WheelieNick

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Nov 28, 2024 5:16 AM in response to S-S-R

Have you tried the force restart?

Press and quickly release the volume button closest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button until the device begins to restart

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S-S-R Author

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Dec 1, 2024 9:34 AM in response to S-S-R

I’m 500 miles from the last location I received this message. It happened twice this morning. First time said 15% charged, the second said 18% about 15 minutes later. Where can I go for help, if this community isn’t aware of a fix.

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S-S-R Author

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Dec 29, 2024 5:44 AM in response to S-S-R

This continues!

I’ve updated the IOS and restarted the iPad. The notification drops down, from the top of the screen, to give random low battery warnings. They go up and down, between 0% and about 18%. Not round 10% levels, etc. I’ve immediately checked my Bluetooth settings and they are not listed as either connected or unconnected. My actual AirPods are titled with my name and this warning is titled generically. Further, I’ve then connected my real AirPods, which showed the different name and are nearly full battery.

This feels like a virus. Is that possible on an iPad? Is there anti virus software recommended?

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