We've heard from a number of Which? Tech Support members with questions about how to use pairing mode on AirPods. The process varies depending on your AirPod's generation, but our experts can lend a helping hand.
Keep scrolling for step-by-step instructions on how to pair your AirPods. Plus, Which? members can see how Apple's headphones have performed in our rigorous lab tests.
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'I’ve just purchased a new laptop, but I’m struggling to get my AirPods connected. Can you help me with the pairing process?'
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Activate pairing mode
How you connect your AirPods to a laptop or desktop computer can differ, depending on the age of your AirPods.
To get started, place your AirPods in their charging case (AirPods Max should remain outside the case). Then, open the lid and follow these steps:
Once your headphones are in pairing mode, they’re ready to appear in your device’s Bluetooth menu.
On Windows 10, try this:
Start menuSettings DevicesAdd Bluetooth or other deviceBluetoothConnect.On Windows 11, try this:
Start menuSettings Bluetooth & DevicesAdd device BluetoothConnectOn macOS, try this:
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