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Apple’s AirPods are designed for use with other Apple products, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them with your Windows PC. Pairing AirPods with a PC initially isn’t exactly intuitive at first because you have to use the charging case along with the AirPods, but it’s easy once you know the process. Also, you can see – how to reset an iPad
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How to pair AirPods with a Windows device
Follow these simple steps to pair and connect a fresh set of Apple AirPods with your PC:
- Make sure the AirPods are at least partly charged before putting them in their charging case.
- Remove the AirPod charging case’s cover (do not remove AirPods from the case).
- For a few seconds, press and hold the circular button on the charging case’s backside until the light within the case blinks white.
Click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray to the right of your taskbar to access Bluetooth settings, or search for “Bluetooth” in the taskbar search box and select the “Bluetooth and other devices settings” option when it appears.
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5. At the top of the settings page, click “Add Bluetooth or other devices.”
6. On the following “Add a device” page, select Bluetooth as the top option.
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7. From the list of discoverable devices, choose AirPods.
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8. Once your AirPods and PC are paired and linked, you should get a connection confirmation screen within a few seconds.
- Note: If you get a connection issue, shut your AirPods case and restart the procedure using the steps above.
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9. Take the AirPods out of their case.
10. Simply insert them into your ears and you’re ready to go.
AirPods connect to a PC in the same way that any other Bluetooth device does. Put your AirPods back in their charging case and seal the top when you’re ready to disconnect them.
How to Reconnect AirPods to a Windows PC
When you remove your AirPods from the charging case, they should automatically connect to your PC within a few seconds. If they don’t connect for whatever reason, you may quickly reconnect them by following these simple steps:
1. Click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray all the way to the right of your taskbar to open Bluetooth settings, or search for “Bluetooth” in the taskbar search box and select the “Bluetooth and other devices settings” option when it appears.
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2. Under the “Bluetooth and other devices” category, scroll down to the Audio section and click on the AirPods listing.
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3. To link your AirPods and PC, click Connect.
4. If you’re wearing your AirPods, you’ll get an audio confirmation, and your Bluetooth settings page will say “Connected voice, music” next to the AirPods item.
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If your AirPods still won’t connect, put them back in their case, shut your Windows Bluetooth settings, and go through the steps again. If you’re still experiencing problems, repeat Step 3 but click “remove” to unpair your AirPods and then start the pairing procedure all over again.
