Apple just released new AirPods Pro 3 firmware and more

Apple is rolling out brand new firmware for select AirPods models today, including the AirPods Pro 3. Here are the details on how to update.

Latest AirPods firmware arrives two months after the last update

The new AirPods firmware is here, debuting almost two months after the last notable update.

Today’s new AirPods firmware is under construction 9B47. The previous version was 9A348, which shipped with iOS 27 in September.

The latest firmware is being rolled out for AirPods models equipped with the H2. Currently it is only available on certain models, but it should eventually debut on:

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

So far, the release notes have not yet been published, but they will be added to this web page soon. It’s likely that the firmware will only include “bug fixes and other improvements,” but we’ll keep you posted if anything more substantial materializes.

You can’t manually trigger AirPods firmware installation like you can iPhone software updates. Instead, updates happen automatically in the background. Here are Apple’s official instructions for getting the fastest installation:

1. Make sure your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS and Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Make sure your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
3. Connect your iPhone, iPad or Mac to Wi-Fi.
4. Connect your charging case to power.
5. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the charging case lid closed and keep your AirPods within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
6. Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
7. Open the charging case cover to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
8. Check the firmware version again.

Have you installed the latest AirPods firmware? Have you noticed anything different? Let us know in the comments.

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