Just because Apple’s AirPods are designed for other Apple devices doesn’t mean they will only work with Apple devices.
Yes, you can. Your AirPods Set it up on your PC or Android mobile device. It’s not as easy as setting up AirPods on your iPhone or Mac, but it’s not too complicated either.
To connect your AirPods to a Windows PC or Android, follow these steps:
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How to Connect AirPods to PC
- AirPods Charging caseMake sure it is at least partially charged.
- Open the top of the AirPods charging case, However, do not remove your AirPods from the case.
- Tap and hold Circular Button Press and hold the button on the back of your AirPod charging case for a few seconds until the light inside the case flashes white.
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- Next, open the Bluetooth settings on your PC. Bluetooth icon You can find it in your system tray (bottom right of the taskbar) or by searching for and selecting “Bluetooth” on the taskbar. Bluetooth and other device settings.
- click “Add Bluetooth and other devicesClick ” ” at the top of the Settings screen.
- On the Add device page, Top Options For Bluetooth.
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- click AirPods Options Select from a list of all Bluetooth discoverable devices.
- Wait about 30 seconds, Connection confirmation screen Once your AirPods and PC are paired and connected.
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When taken Your AirPods When you take them out of the charging case, they will automatically connect to your PC. If your AirPods can’t connect to your PC, don’t panic. Just close the Bluetooth settings on your AirPods case and your PC, and repeat the pairing process above. Every time you take them out of the charging case, your AirPods will automatically connect to your PC after a few seconds. If for some reason they don’t connect, follow these steps:
- Click to open your PC’s Bluetooth settings. Bluetooth icon It will appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your taskbar. Or, search for “Bluetooth” in your taskbar and clickBluetooth and other device settings” is displayed.
- Scroll down to the Audio section of the Bluetooth list and click A.About irPod list.
- this is Re-establish the Bluetooth connection Between your PC and AirPods.
Keep in mind that Siri is exclusive to Apple, so you won’t be able to use the voice assistant while your AirPods are connected to your PC.
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Pairing AirPods with your Android phone
Connect your AirPods Connecting to an Android device is similar to connecting to a PC: First, make sure your AirPods are charged and in their case.
- Swipe down At the top of your Android device screen
- Touch and hold bluetooth icon
- turn on bluetooth
- Tap Pair a new device
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- Open the lid of the AirPod case. However, do not remove the AirPods from the case.
- AirPod Case Back Buttons Hold it down until the case flashes a white light.
- AirPods appear It will appear in the Bluetooth devices list.
If you can’t find your AirPods in your Android’s Bluetooth device list, check under Available Devices in Bluetooth settings.[その他]Click and then[更新]You can also click to refresh the Bluetooth list.
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That’s it, you’re done! Now you can easily connect Your AirPods Connect to your Windows PC or Android device. If your AirPods don’t appear in your PC or Android Bluetooth device list, restart the Bluetooth pairing process. Also, keep in mind that Apple-specific features, like Siri, aren’t available when you use AirPods from your PC or Android device.
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