Connecting your AirPods
or AirPods Pro
to your iPhone or Android device
is simple.
Here's how to get started.
We'll go over
how to connect them
to your iPhone automatically,
to your Android device manually,
and how you can switch
to listening on your AirPods
from another device.
Before you start,
make sure your iPhone is updated
to the latest version of iOS.
If you're using an iPhone,
your AirPods will connect
automatically.
Just bring your AirPods
next to your iPhone,
then open the case.
If you're reconnecting
your AirPods with your iPhone,
press and hold the button
on the back of your AirPods case
to reset them.
When the prompt appears,
tap Connect.
When they're connected,
the status light on the case
will blink and then go solid.
Follow the onscreen prompts,
and when you're ready, tap Done.
If Find My is enabled,
your AirPods will appear there
automatically.
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To connect
your AirPods manually,
or if you're using
an Android device,
you can connect
via Bluetooth settings.
On an Android device,
go to Settings,
and then select Bluetooth.
Next, bring your AirPods
close to your device
and open the case.
Press and hold the button
on the back of the case
until you see
the status light flash white.
Then select your AirPods from
the list of Bluetooth devices
and follow
the onscreen prompts.
Listening on speakers
or a different set of headphones
and want to switch
to your AirPods?
To choose
what you're listening on,
first make sure
your case is open.
Then open Control Center
on your iPhone
and touch and hold
the audio card
in the upper-right corner.
Next, tap the AirPlay icon.
Then choose the device you want.
Now you can make calls,
listen to a podcast
or your favorite song on repeat
with your AirPods
or AirPods Pro.
For more helpful tips,
subscribe to
the Apple Support Channel
or click another video
to keep watching.
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