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Use your iPhone to set up your AirPods

With just a click you’ll be instantly connected and playing your Mac's audio through your AirPods. Powerful gestures and automation allow you to connect and change listening mode, microphone input, and output volume, without ever having to open up System Preferences or the Bluetooth menu. See it in action Pre-order Ships November 11. The first app that was released to help make sure that your AirPods switch seamlessly to your Mac was ToothFairy. It's a $4.99 Mac app that makes the connection quicker and also seems to make that.

If you're setting up your AirPods for the first time, make sure that your device is up to date. Then follow these steps:

1. Go to the Home screen.
2. Open the case—with your AirPods inside—and hold it next to your iPhone.
3. A setup animation appears on your iPhone.
4. Tap Connect.
5. If you have AirPods Pro, read the next three screens.
6. If you have AirPods Pro or AirPods (2nd generation) and you already set up 'Hey Siri' on your iPhone, then 'Hey Siri' is ready to use with your AirPods. If you haven't set up 'Hey Siri' already and you have AirPods Pro or AirPods (2nd generation), you'll be guided through the setup.
7. Tap Done.
8. If you're signed in to iCloud, your AirPods are set up automatically with any of your supported devices that are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.

If you can't set up your AirPods, get help.

Learn how to set up your AirPods with a Mac or a non-Apple device, like an Android phone.

That means opening the AirPods case near your Mac will launch a pop-up to let you connect the two together. From that pop-up, it’s a one-click process to connect to your Mac, saving you minutes. Open the AirPods case and you’ll see your AirPods listed in the devices menu. Click on them and then click on Connect. In a couple of seconds, your AirPods will be connected to your Mac and ready to go. Pair AirPods to Mac. There are times when you’ll need to start the entire pairing process for AirPods on the Mac.

Listen with your AirPods

When you put your AirPods in your ears, they automatically play the audio from your device. If you take an AirPod out, audio pauses. Take them both out and audio stops. If you're listening with one AirPod and you take it out, the AirPod pauses. If you put it back in your ear within 15 seconds, play resumes automatically.

Learn how to choose the best-sized ear tips for your AirPods Pro.

Store your AirPods in the charging case. Storing AirPods loose in your pocket or bag can result in damage.

Switch devices

Here's how to switch from listening to one device with your AirPods to listening to another.

Switch automatically

AirPods are connected to your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Sound automatically switches between them.

With iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 or later, your AirPods (2nd generation) or AirPods Pro can automatically switch between your iPhone and iPad devices.* Your devices need to be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication. For example, while listening to music on your iPad, you answer a call on your iPhone. Your AirPods automatically switch from the music on your iPad to the phone call on your iPhone.

If you want to turn automatic switching off for a device, go to Settings > Bluetooth on that device with your AirPods in your ears. Tap the info button next to your AirPods in the list of devices. Tap Connect to This iPhone [or iPad], and then tap When Last Connected to This iPhone [or iPad]. To turn this feature on again, tap Automatically.

* Automatic switching will work with your Mac using macOS Big Sur.

Switch manually

If necessary, follow these steps to choose a different device to play audio or to switch the audio to different headphones or speakers.

On your iOS device

1. Open Control Center.
2. Touch and hold the audio card in the upper-right corner of Control Center to control audio.
3. Tap , then choose the device you want from the list.¹

On your Mac

Click the volume control in the menu bar and choose your AirPods Pro² or other speakers under Output Device.

Control audio with your AirPods Pro

• To play and pause your audio content, press the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod. To resume playback, press again.
• To skip forward, double-press the force sensor on the stem of an AirPod.
• To skip back, triple-press the force sensor.
• To change the volume, say 'Hey, Siri,' then say something like 'Turn down the volume.' Or drag the volume slider in the app you're listening to, on the Lock screen, or in Control Center. You can also open Now Playing on your Apple Watch and turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume.

AirPods Pro let you control how much you hear your surroundings. Press and hold the force sensor to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. You can select which modes the press-and-hold action switches between in Settings > Bluetooth > AirPods Pro > Press and Hold AirPods.

Control audio with your AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)

You can use your AirPods to use Siri and to control the playback of audio content.

With AirPods (2nd generation), by default, you use Siri by saying 'Hey Siri'. And when you double-tap an AirPod, you either play audio or skip forward.

With AirPods (1st generation), by default, you double-tap to use Siri.

Regardless of which model of AirPods you have, you can set each AirPod to do one of these when you double-tap it:

• Use Siri³
• Play and pause your audio content
• Skip to the next track
• Go back to the previous track

Learn how to choose what you want each AirPod to do when you double-tap it.

Use Siri

• With AirPods Pro and AirPods (2nd generation), you can say 'Hey Siri.'
• With AirPods Pro, you can set an AirPod to use Siri when you touch and hold the force sensor.
• With AirPods (1st and 2nd generation), you can double-tap to use Siri.

You can use Siri with your AirPods to ask questions and make phone calls. Siri can also control your music and check on your AirPods. Here are some examples of Siri requests:

• 'Play my Favorites playlist.'
• 'Turn up the volume.'
• 'How do I get home from here?'
• 'Skip to the next song.'
• 'Pause music.'
• 'How is the battery on my AirPods?'

Find more Siri examples.

Use the phone and get messages

When a call comes in while you're wearing either AirPod, Siri can announce the call. To answer with AirPods Pro, press the force sensor. To answer with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation), double-tap an AirPod. Later, you can press the force sensor on an AirPod Pro or double-tap an AirPod to hang up or switch to another call.

Siri can read your incoming messages through your AirPods Pro.

Charge your AirPods and case

To charge your AirPods, put them in the case and close the lid.⁴ AirPods shut down and charge whenever they're in the case.

You can charge your AirPods Pro in their wireless charging case with a Qi-certified charger. While the case is charging wirelessly, you can tap the status light to see the charge status. A green light means that the case—and AirPods, if they're inside—is charged more than 80 percent. You can also plug the case in to an Apple Lightning to USB cable—either USB-C or USB A.

You can charge your AirPods (1st or 2nd generation) in the Wireless Charging Case or AirPods Charging Case. If you have the Wireless Charging Case, you can charge wirelessly with a Qi-certified charger. You can charge either case by plugging it in to an Apple Lightning to USB cable.

Learn more about charging.

What you need

If you have AirPods Pro, you need at least one of these:

• iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 13.2 or later
• iPad with iPadOS 13.2 or later
• Apple Watch with watchOS 6.1 or later
• Apple TV with tvOS 13.2 or later
• Mac with macOS 10.15.1 or later

If you have AirPods (2nd generation), you need at least one of these:

• iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.2 or later
• Apple Watch with watchOS 5.2 or later
• Apple TV with tvOS 12.2 or later
• Mac with macOS 10.14.4 or later

If you have AirPods (1st generation), you need at least one of these:

• iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 10 or later
• Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later
• Apple TV with tvOS 11 or later
• Mac with macOS Sierra or later

1. AirPods appear only when they're nearby and ready to use.
2. If you don't see the volume control in the menu bar, learn how to add it.
3. If double-tapping to use Siri doesn't work, go to Settings > Siri & Search and make sure that Allow Siri When Locked is on.
4. If you have both AirPods (2nd generation) and AirPods (1st generation), make sure that you keep them separate. Your AirPods won't charge if you put one of each model in a charging case.

Connecting a pair of AirPods to an iPhone or a Mac is often a ridiculously easy affair. Apple deserves a lot of credit for making the process so seamless. Like with anything, however, there are instances where you will run into issues getting your AirPods to work correctly.

A while back, we talked about dealing with AirPods-related connectivity problems on the iPhone. This time, we shift our focus to the Mac.

If your AirPods fail to connect to your Mac, then several troubleshooting tips can help patch things up. Let's get started.

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1. Check Compatibility

If you are struggling to set up your AirPods with a Mac for the first time, it's worth checking for compatibility issues. Depending on the model of the AirPods, a Mac must have the following versions of macOS installed to establish a connection.

AirPods Pro — macOS 10.15.1 or later

AirPods (2nd generation) — macOS 10.14.4 or later

AirPods (1st generation) — macOS Sierra 10.12 or later

In case you're unsure about the version of macOS running on your Mac, open the Apple menu and select About This Mac. You should see the relevant information listed underneath the default Overview tab on the window that shows up.

If your Mac falls beneath the required compatibility threshold, head over to Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update to update macOS. If you use macOS High Sierra or earlier, open the App Store and click the Updates tab instead.

2. Enable Bluetooth

Often, we overlook the most trivial of things. In this case, check if your Mac has its Bluetooth enabled. To do that, start by clicking the Bluetooth icon on the menu bar.

Note: On macOS Big Sur, you may want to open the Control Center to check the Bluetooth status.

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If Bluetooth appears disabled, click Turn Bluetooth On. Or, activate the toggle next to Bluetooth. Your AirPods should then connect automatically. You can also connect manually by pointing to your AirPods and selecting the Connect option.

3. Charge AirPods

If you've had your AirPods outside the charging case for a few hours, then they could have no charge remaining. Try putting them into the case for at least 15 minutes. You must also charge the charging case itself if the status indicator on it doesn't light up.

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4. Restart Mac

Restarting your Mac can also help resolve AirPods-related connectivity issues. Before doing that, however, put both AirPods inside the charging case.

Once your Mac reboots, take your AirPods out again. If they don't connect automatically, open the Bluetooth menu, and try connecting to them manually.

5. Forget and Reconnect

Removing your AirPods from the list of connected Bluetooth devices on your Mac and attempting to reconnect them again can also help.

Step 1: Put your AirPods into their charging case.

Step 2: Bring up the Bluetooth menu and select Open Bluetooth Preferences.

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Step 3: Click the 'X' icon to the right side of your AirPods, and click Forget Device.

Step 4: Open the charging case. Once your AirPods shows up within the Bluetooth Preferences pane, click Connect.

Did that help? If not, read on.

6. Reset AirPods

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If the fixes above failed to work, try resetting your AirPods. The process is quite similar to removing and reconnecting a pair of AirPods, except for a few additions.

Step 1: Start by putting your AirPods into their charging case. Wait for 30 seconds and open the lid.

Step 2: Select Open Bluetooth Preferences on the Bluetooth menu to bring up the Bluetooth Preferences pane.

Step 3: Click the 'X' icon next to your AirPods, and click Forget Device to remove them from your Mac.

Step 4: With the lid open, press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for about 15 seconds. Release it when the status light on it starts to flash amber.

Step 5: Close the lid, and then re-open it. Click Connect once the AirPods shows up within the Bluetooth Preferences.

Your Mac should likely have no issues connecting to your AirPods after that.

7. Disable Automatic Switching

Do you have an iPhone with iOS 14 installed? If so, your AirPods will disconnect from your Mac and automatically switch to your iPhone if you start playing music on it.

To prevent that from happening, open the Settings app on your iPhone and select Bluetooth. Connect to your AirPods (if it isn't already) and tap the i-shaped icon next to it. Then, select the Connect to This iPhone option. On the following screen, select When Last Connected to This iPhone.

That also applies to any iPad starting iPadOS 14. If you have one around, you may want to repeat what you just did to prevent your AirPods from switching to your iPad automatically.

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Fix the Connection

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Hopefully, you ended up connecting your AirPods to your Mac. If the fixes above didn't work (and if you can't connect them to your iPhone as well), you may be dealing with a faulty set of AirPods. If so, it's best to book an appointment at the local Genius Bar.

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Did You Know

You can see the remaining charge of your Apple AirPods on the battery widget of your iPhone.

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