AirPods Volume Control Fixed Yet?

[Couchy]

I've seen quite a few topics with people having issues with controlling volume with Airpods. From what I've seen, it looks like at some point a few people were able to control their volume, but recently most people have not. In the music control on the Ionic, I am able to see the + and - which is what I presume is for volume control, but pressing these buttons does absolutely nothing. Is there an issue with our current version, or was volume control never really a thing. I just got my Airpods (and just got my Ionic last week), and I'm pretty disappointed that I can't use such a basic function as volume control. If this issue isn't addressed I will probably need to look into returning the Ionic and considering a different option...

[MiKESiLVER]

Alright guys. You both enjoy Fitbit!

The point of this thread is to point out the issue with AirPods and Fitbit compatibility. So far that issue is still not fixed. 

[modoc69]

Hi @MiKESiLVER  I just want to clarify that I started this post months ago when I bought my AirPods and I was very disappointed with Fitbit for this issue. However after experiencing  compatibility issues with other devices not in the Apple galaxy I realized I had pointed my finger against the wrong Company. At this point I fear that Fitbit will be never able to solve the issue  without the support of IT people from Apple and I this will not happen. So when I see people switching to Apple Watch for this reason I realize what is the Apple strategy and I do not  feel well thinking that I started  this conversation with few other people months ago. I would love seeing Companies cooperating for the benefit of the consumers. Hope you understand. I do not think anyone is stupid but a Company treat all of us as stupid. 

[Psychiatry1]

It has been over a year since Fitbit said ‘we are aware of this issue and we are working on it’.

Nothing has happened- my AirPods with Fitbit are so quiet that I think I am in a church.

Do I really have to fork out over£100 to get the Fitbit Flyers or do I switch to Apple watch where presumably I will have a smart watch this is actually smart? I want to stay loyal Give me a reason, Fitbit. 

[rjohnsonjr]

I found a quick and easy fix that worked for me and I hope it works for you.  First, setup AirPods on MacBook Pro; and  then, switch and set up AirPods on Ionic.  Instant fix.  I hope it last!!!!  Good luck!!!

[PatTheDog]

Didn't work for me. Volume still maxed out.

[RishabhGoel]

I think if you change the name of your airpods to something else like "Rishabh's Airpods" it starts to work, I tried this and it seems to work fine now.

[PatTheDog]

Hmmm, my AirPods are already named "Patrick's AirPods", but the volume controls on the Versa (on-screen or physical buttons) don't have any effect.

EDIT: I see this is the Ionic forum - I guess there's still no fix for the Versa then?

[Liesas]

Yes this works! Thank you! 

[Pirata99]

How did you make it work? Mine still max our volume on my ionic and AirPod pros

[Psychiatry1]

So did mine and it was so random nothing ever fixed it.I gave up and bought some running shorts so I could carry my phone to control the volume. Utterly stupid of Fitbit not to have sorted this years ago.

Shehram

Moderator Edit: Personal info removed

[MiKESiLVER]

Yes I did. I returned the Fitbit Ionic and bought the Apple Watch instead.
Sorry for being petty but I hope people don’t make the mistake of buying
Fitbit if they’re planning on using their AirPods.

[jcelebre2]

I also sold my Fitbit but went with a Garmin 645 music. Also works with my
AirPods when Fitbit wouldn’t

[rjohnsonjr]

This sound fix still works for me.  I did not try it with using my iPad instead of MacBook, but, try either one.  MacBook worked for me to fix the AirPods and Fitbit.  Good luck!

[peejmeister]

I hadn't been able to control the volume of my Airpods with my Ionic and read/tried everything - no joy.   I gave up about a month ago.  Today, I tried them again and W T F, my Ionic controls my Airpods volume just fine!   I just sat on a chat with Fitbit support for almost an hour for her to tell me:

Janine: But just to let you know, Fitbit device can't control the volume on Apple Airpods.

Me: never, ever?

Janine: Unfortunately, that is correct.

So, I don't know what the deal is but mine are working now.  I only bought the Airpods to use with my Ionic on my daily runs, and finally, after owning them both since Christmas, I have a use for these Airpods.  I hope others have found them to be working for them too, as I know MANY others had this same problem.  

[PatTheDog]

For anyone still following the thread, volume control is now working for me using a Versa and Apple AirPods 2. I haven't tried my AirPods Pro yet.

[amerigo5]

I just tried my Ionic with AirPods 3. It works when "Restore Music Control" is set to "On" from Bluetooth settings.