Hi there, @Meachie47. 👋
To be clear, are you using your AirPods when this happens?
If so, have you noticed any error messages? What does it say?
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In the meantime, let's try re-pairing the Bluetooth connection between your device and the phone to get a fresh connection.
To remove the pairing, please go into the Bluetooth settings menu on your phone, find the appropriate connection, and select "Forget this device."
Once you've done so, refer to the owner's manual for your device for how to reconnect to your phone.
Let me know. 🎧
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