AirPods 3 will only connect to initial device

[bubsdaddy]

I purchased a pair of refurbished AirPods 3 on eBay. After I paired them the serial number shows up on apple’s site as out of warranty coverage which I presume means they are authentic. The only problem is whatever device I use to initially pair them is the only device they connect to. I have AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 and both of them connect to whatever device I need them to - ipad, MacBook, iPhone etc - easily. they won’t connect to any of my other devices even though they show up in the Bluetooth list.

Any suggestions?

 

[bubsdaddy]

They also show up on iCloud.

 

[fatTribble]

Did you go into Bluetooth settings for your Airpods 3 on each device and make sure they’re all set to connect automatically? Mine work fine just fyi.

 

[bubsdaddy]

Did you go into Bluetooth settings for your Airpods 3 on each device and make sure they’re all set to connect automatically? Mine work fine just fyi.

Odd. That option isn’t available.

 

[fatTribble]

Odd. That option isn’t available.

For me I click on the AirPods in Bluetooth (the info icon) and then it’s the top option

 

[bubsdaddy]

I think they are fakes. The live listen isn’t available either. They show up in Find My and play a sound. If they are fakes they are very close to the real thing.