Here is the latest firmware version for the Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro. The current firmware for the AirPods (1st gen) is 6.8.8. It was last updated in September 2019. The previous firmware version before this was 6.7.8.
The current firmware for the AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and AirPods (2nd & 3rd gen) is 4C165. It was last updated on December 9, 2021. The previous firmware version before this was 4A400.
| AirPods (1st Gen) | AirPods (2nd Gen) | AirPods Pro | AirPods Max | AirPods (3rd Gen) | |
| Current Version | 6.8.8 | 4C165 | 4C165 | 4C165 | 4C165 |
| Last Updated | September 2019 | December 2021 | December 2021 | December 2021 | December 2021 |
To check if your AirPods is up-to-date, go to Settings > General > About > AirPods.
To update your AirPods, simply put the AirPods into the charging case, connect the charging case to a power source, and make sure your iPhone is nearby. The AirPods should automatically update.