After years, Apple has finally given proper instructions to keep your AirPods firing at their best. Welcome to Product Support, a column devoted to helping you get the most out of the gadgets and software you already use.

For the first time, Apple has published instructions for how to install AirPods firmware yourself, bypassing the automated system.

Apple regularly releases new firmware for the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, but the company has historically provided limited information

Rather than leave it up to chance, you can take steps to update your specific AirPods model to the latest software version.

For years, Apple has refused to elaborate on how to install AirPods firmware updates, but finally here’s the step-by-step guide.

Macworld Every now and then, Apple’s wireless earbuds get a new firmware update—that’s the software that controls all the hardware on the device. Sometimes this is just random bug fixes where Apple doesn’t even tell you what’s fixed.