AirPods 5, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max 2 have firmware 9B47 listed as their latest version on Apple’s firmware support page. Apple describes the update as delivering bug fixes and other improvements.
The list also includes AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. For AirPods Pro 2, 9B47 covers the versions with USB-C and Lightning MagSafe charging cases. AirPods Max 1 has separate firmware versions: 7E108 for USB-C and 6F25 for Lightning.
Updates install automatically when the AirPods are charging near an iPhone, iPad or Mac connected to Wi-Fi, within Bluetooth range. Apple’s instructions call for the latest iOS, iPadOS or macOS version, with Bluetooth enabled and the AirPods connected to that device.
For AirPods and AirPods Pro, connect the case to power, place the earbuds inside and leave the lid shut. Keep them within Bluetooth range of the Apple device for at least 30 minutes, then lift the lid to reconnect and check the firmware version. If the earbuds still will not update, Apple recommends resetting them and repeating the process. For AirPods Max, connect a charging cable to the bottom-right earphone and a USB power source, keep the headphones within Bluetooth range, and allow at least 30 minutes before reconnecting and checking.
To check the installed version on an iPhone or iPad, open Settings, select Bluetooth and tap the Info button beside your AirPods, then look under About. On a Mac with current macOS, open System Settings from the Apple menu, select Bluetooth and click the AirPods’ Info button.
