No, AirPods Pro 3 batteries are not user-replaceable. They're sealed units. Apple offers official battery service.

Apple Battery Service:

| Item | Cost | |------|------| | One AirPod | $49 | | Charging case | $49 | | Both AirPods | $98 |

With AppleCare+: Free if battery under 80% capacity

How to Tell If Battery Is Degraded: No official battery health indicator. Judge by runtime:

• Should get: ~8 hours listening
• Degraded: Under 5 hours

Third-Party Repair: Not recommended. Sealed design usually results in damage during opening. Apple doesn't sell replacement batteries.

Expected Lifespan:

• Years 1-2: Full capacity
• Years 2-3: Gradual degradation
• After 3 years: May need service

AppleCare+ Math: AppleCare+ = $49 for 2 years One battery service = $49 per unit If you need any battery service, AppleCare+ pays for itself.

Connection issues with AirPods Pro 3 are usually fixable. Here's what to try, from quick fix to full reset.

Quick Fix (Try First): Put AirPods in case → close lid → wait 15 seconds → open lid. This fixes many connection issues.

Full Reset (Fixes Most Problems):

1. Put both AirPods in case
2. Close lid, wait 30 seconds
3. Open lid
4. Press and hold back button 15 seconds
5. Light flashes amber → white
6. Hold near iPhone to re-pair

Common Problems:

| Issue | Fix | |-------|-----| | Won't connect | Double-tap case front until white flash | | One AirPod only | Clean contacts, check charge, reset | | Random disconnects | Disable Automatic Ear Detection | | Wrong device switching | Set to "When Last Connected" on unwanted devices |

Interference Sources: Move away from WiFi routers, other Bluetooth devices, microwaves.

If Nothing Works: Settings > Bluetooth > "Forget This Device" → reset AirPods → re-pair.

Still not working? Contact Apple - may be hardware defect.

AirPods Pro 3 require iOS 18.1 minimum, with iOS 26 needed for hearing health features.

Minimum Requirements:

| Device | Version | |--------|---------| | iPhone | iOS 18.1 (iPhone XS or later) | | iPad | iPadOS 18.1 | | Mac | macOS Sequoia 15.1 |

Features by iOS Version:

| Feature | iOS 18.1 | iOS 26 | |---------|----------|--------| | Pairing, playback | ✅ | ✅ | | ANC, Transparency | ✅ | ✅ | | Spatial Audio | ✅ | ✅ | | Heart rate monitoring | ✅ | ✅ | | Hearing test | ❌ | ✅ | | Hearing aid feature | ❌ | ✅ |

Check Your Version: Settings > General > About > iOS Version

Update: Settings > General > Software Update

Important:

• If buying for hearing features, ensure your iPhone supports iOS 26
• Some users report setup issues until updating to latest iOS
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