AirPods Heart Rate Sensor Issue

First reported on 9to5mac on June 25, 2026.

Users are reporting that the heart rate sensor on their AirPods Pro 3 devices is not working properly, causing issues with fitness tracking and overall device functionality.

What it looks like

• Heart rate sensor not working properly
• Fitness tracking issues

How to fix it

1. Open the AirPods Pro 3 settings on your iPhone.
2. Check if the heart rate sensor is enabled.
3. Reset the AirPods Pro 3 to their default settings.
4. Contact Apple support if the issue persists.

Affected products

• AirPods Pro 3

Sources

• Here’s how the AirPods’ heart rate sensor fares against Apple Watch and other wearables — rss:9to5mac

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