Switching AirPods between 2 iPhones

[gamecockguy]

Since installing iOS 17 I am unable to switch quickly between two iPhones. I use one for work and one is my personal. Both are on ios17. Previously, while on a call I could press and hold the speaker button and it would give me audio options. I then selected Bluetooth/airpods. Now that option does not show up and I’m having to go into Bluetooth settings which takes time and is frustrating. Anybody else experiencing this or have a fix? I’ve reset network settings, and I’ve removed the AirPods and repaired them. Nothing seems to work. I am wearing the AirPods when trying to switch. Again, never had an issue until ios17. #Help

 

[chabig]

Are both phones signed into the same iCloud account?

 

[gamecockguy]

Are both phones signed into the same iCloud account?

No. Two accounts.

 

[Paddle1]

No. Two accounts.

Apple intends for the AirPods to seamlessly switch on one ID so they've likely made it more difficult to do what you were doing. Whether it was intentionally removed or an oversight I don't know.

 

[gamecockguy]

Apple intends for the AirPods to seamlessly switch on one ID so they've likely made it more difficult to do what you were doing. Whether it was intentionally removed or an oversight I don't know.

Interesting that it worked fine before iOS 17 and on two different accounts. At this point the convenience of using AirPods, no longer exist for me. It’s easier to plug-in headphones.