It’s amazing how Apple put so many functionalities into those little AirPods. The best things do come in small packages. Besides their unique capabilities, AirPods stand out for their user-friendly qualities, such as their seamless audio control.
Using only the AirPods and not your phone, you can simply pause, skip, and even alter the volume. Although you can accomplish these tasks with other wireless earphones, the ease of the AirPods elevates the experience.
In this article, I’ve covered how to skip songs with every iteration of AirPods and when they’re linked to an Android. I’ve also covered how to fix the skip feature if it stops working.
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How to Change Your Settings to Skip Songs on AirPods
Double-press the force sensor on the third generation AirPods and Pro to skip songs ahead, and triple-press it to skip songs backwards. Set the double-tap feature on AirPods of the first and second generations to skip ahead.
Click the digital crown on your AirPods Max twice to skip forward and three times to skip backwards. Here is how you can skip songs on all AirPods:
1. Skip Songs on 1st & 2nd Generation AirPods
To skip songs, double tap on the AirPods. Change the double-tap functionality if it’s not skipping music but instead calling Siri or pausing and restarting tunes. The steps to use double tap to skip songs are:
- Connect your AirPods to your iOS device.
- Then, go to Settings.
- Go to Bluetooth.
- Tap on the i icon beside the AirPods.
- Then, choose the AirPods that you want to use to skip songs.
That is all. You can now double tap on the selected AirPod to skip songs. Apart from this, you can also tell Siri to skip songs. All you have to do is choose double tap to access Siri and ask her to skip forward or backwards.
2. Skip Songs on 3rd Generation AirPods & AirPods Pro
The third generation and AirPods Pro make controlling audio much simpler than it was with the prior generations. One of the AirPods’ force sensors should be pressed. Three times to skip backwards, 2 times to skip forward, and once to pause and play. Siri may be used to control the audio as well. You need to adjust the settings if it’s not functioning that way.
Here’s how to skip a track using the force sensor:
- Go to Settings.
- Go to Bluetooth.
- Tap the i icon beside the AirPods.
- Then, choose Left or Right AirPod under Press and Hold AirPods.
- Now, select Next Track from the list.
3. Skip Songs on AirPods Max
Despite having a completely different design than the original AirPods, the AirPods Max uses the same audio control gestures. The right earcup has a digital crown on top of it. Pressing it three times will take you to the previous track while pressing it twice will skip a song.
4. Skip Songs on Spotify with AirPods
You’ll be glad to know that Spotify allows you to enjoy all of the AirPods’ functions, regardless of the AirPod generation you choose if Spotify serves as your primary music player. Simply run Spotify on your device and connect your AirPods to enable double tapping or double pressing to skip songs. Even Siri can skip songs for you if you ask her to.
How to Skip Songs with AirPods on Android
To enjoy the excellent sound quality of the AirPods, you don’t need an iOS device. They are compatible with Android devices. While you don’t have access to all of the AirPods’ functions when using them with Android, most of the essential ones are. Everything you need to know about utilizing AirPods with Android is covered in this section.
How to Connect AirPods with Android
The AirPods are outstanding even if Apple doesn’t permit connecting its products to non-Apple products. The AirPods pair with an Android device exactly as quickly as an iOS device; it just takes a little longer, roughly 5 seconds.
Here’s how to pair AirPods with an Android device:
- Open the lid while keeping the AirPods in their case.
- When you see the status light blinking amber and then white, press and hold the setup button on the casing for roughly 15 seconds.
- Keep the case close to your gadget.
- On the device, select Bluetooth under Settings.
- Choose your AirPods from the list of compatible devices.
- The Bluetooth pairing request must be approved.
You can proceed now. You won’t need to follow all these instructions the next time you try utilizing the AirPods. Open the AirPods case lid and place your Android device nearby while activating Bluetooth. The AirPods will instantly pair.
How to Skip Songs on Android using AirPods
When using the AirPods with an Android handset, several functionalities are not available. But the skip function is still present.
Here’s how to skip tracks on Android using AirPods:
When using the first and second generations of AirPods, you must double-tap one AirPod to move to the next song and three times back. Because you are using an Android device, double touching the other AirPod will automatically launch Siri, which you won’t see.
That AirPod can be set up to play and pause media and fast-forward or rewind. But you’ll need an Apple device to achieve it.
Press the force sensor twice in a row on the third generation AirPods and AirPods Pro to skip a track and to go back to the previous track three times.
Siri cannot skip tracks on Android, which is a disappointment. She hears only Apple users. What AirPods features are incompatible with Android can be found in the section after this one.
AirPod Features that Do not Work on Android
You cannot anticipate using AirPods with an Android to function like you would with an iOS device or a Mac. Naturally, some AirPods functions won’t be available.
The following AirPod features are incompatible with Android:
Siri
Since Siri is the virtual assistant for Apple goods, you won’t be able to utilize it when the AirPods are connected to an Android device.
Changing the Double-Tap
An iOS device or a Mac are required; an Android device cannot be used to personalize the double-tap.
Single AirPod Listening
This function can use just one AirPod while deactivating the other. Therefore, conserve battery. However, using Android is not a viable option.
Automatic Ear Detection
When you remove AirPods when automatic ear detection is active, the audio is automatically paused or resumes playing over the device speakers. It’s undoubtedly among the coolest features that Android users lack.
Checking the battery level
An Android device cannot display the AirPods battery level. There is, however, a solution to this issue. Apps that indicate the battery level can be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Automatic Switching
Additionally, Android users can no longer easily move between devices when they receive a call or other notification.
You will have to forgo these functionalities if you use AirPods with an Android. However, it’s not all bad because the AirPods still provide clear, high-quality audio and long battery life.
Why Can’t I Skip Songs on My AirPods?
The double-tap (for first and second-generation AirPods) or double-press (for third-generation AirPod & AirPods Pro) is set to anything other than skipping songs, which could be the main cause of your AirPods’ inability to skip songs. Or you’re using AirPods with an app you can’t stop using.
You should thoroughly diagnose using the following list before concluding that your AirPods are broken.
Here are some of the most common reasons why AirPods are unable to skip songs:
Setting the Wrong function
You may program the double-tap or double-press on your AirPods to contact Siri or to play and pause media in addition to skipping. Make sure that action’s Next Track checkbox is checked.
Using the Wrong App
On Apple Music and Spotify, AirPods can be used to skip music. There’s a strong probability that the app you’re using doesn’t allow AirPods to skip tracks if your AirPods aren’t.
Find the Right Spot
Of course, the AirPods won’t skip songs if you double-tap or double-press at the incorrect time. Ensure that you are in the proper location.
FAQs
Why are my AirPods not skipping songs when I double tap?
Of course, the AirPods won’t skip songs if you double-tap or double-press at the incorrect time. Ensure that you are in the proper location.
Why can’t I skip songs on my AirPods pro?
It’s possible you can’t skip songs on AirPods Pro because, unlike earlier models, you have to double-press the AirPods. This means that you can’t skip songs on older models of AirPods.
Where do you tap on AirPods to skip?
You can utilize the double-tap method on the left or right earpiece of your AirPods to skip songs. If double-tapping to skip songs on your left or right AirPod is not the default setting, you can change it through the settings on your iPhone or iPad.
Why are my AirPods not skipping songs when I double tap?
Change the settings of your AirPods as mentioned above in the article, or switch your AirPods to another device.
Double-press the force sensor on the third generation AirPods and Pro to skip songs ahead, and triple-press it to skip songs backwards. Set the double-tap feature on AirPods of the first and second generations to skip ahead. Click the digital crown on your AirPods Max twice to skip forward and three times to skip backwards.
Final Thoughts
Even after wearing AirPods for so long, I’m still in awe of how Apple fits these functions into such a little package. My admiration for AirPods has grown as a result of writing this post. It’s amazing how coolly even a simple action like skipping songs can be completed.
Here, I’ve covered how to utilize AirPods with Android, skip songs with all AirPods models, why skipping might not function with your AirPods, and how to fix it.
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