How to connect AirPods to Mac and Android Bluetooth

How to connect AirPods to Mac and Android Bluetooth

Are you frustrated to connect AirPods to Mac and Android via Bluetooth? Keep reading this article which is covering all you need to know on how to fix this issue.

AirPods one of the best wireless earbuds in the world from apple company and are a sensible purchase if you’re within Apple’s product ecosystem, especially if you’re engaged on a Mac.

Connecting them up to a Mac is relatively easy but some times complicate, and we’re here to teach you every step of connecting airpods to mac, Bluetooth in android devices, whether you’re using a Mac Mini, a MacBook or an iMac.

photo: apple website

Also you will Learn how to set up your AirPods with your Mac by yourseft  on Android device, or another Bluetooth device to listen to music, take phone calls, and more.

Connecting AirPods to Mac

Tech requirements

• If you’re using AirPods (2nd generation), ensure that your Mac has macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later.
• AirPods Pro (1st generation) require macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later.
• AirPods (3rd generation) require macOS Monterey or later.
• AirPods Pro (2nd generation) require the latest version of macOS.

If you are setting up your AirPods with your iPhone and your Mac is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, your AirPods might be ready to use with your Mac. Put your AirPods in your ears and Tap either the Bluetooth menu  or the volume control button   in the menu bar on your Mac. Then from the list choose your AirPods and now enjoy music, podcast or movies.

Do the below tasks If you do not see your airpod in the Bluetooth list  or volume control   menu, pair your AirPods with your Mac:

1. On your Mac, go System Settings from the Apple menu , then select Bluetooth.
2. Ensure that Bluetooth is on.
3. Insert both AirPods in the charging case and open the lid.
4. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light turn white.
5. Select your AirPods in the Devices list, then choose Connect.

If you can’t connect to your Mac

1. Make sure that you have a latest version on operating system, read more about latest version of macOS here.
2. Insert both AirPods in the charging case and ensure that AirPods are charging.
3. Turn on Bluetooth, select Apple menu  > System Settings, then tap Bluetooth.
4. If your AirPods are connected, remember to selected as your audio device. If your AirPods is in the list of devices but they don’t connect, Tap the X on the right of your AirPods to delete them from the devices list.
5. Close the airpods lid, wait 20 seconds, then open the lid again. Press and hold the setup button on the charging case for few seconds. The status light should turn white, this flashing light means that your AirPods are ready to connect.
6. Hold the charging case, with your AirPods inside and the lid open, next to your Mac.
7. Follow the instractions displayed on the screen of your Mac.
8. Test your AirPods. If you still can’t connect, reset your AirPods.

If sound still plays from your Mac speakers, click either the Bluetooth menu  or the volume control  in the menu bar and make sure that your AirPods are selected as the output device.

Also read: How to Fix the “ChatGPT Is at Capacity Right Now”

How to connect airpod with android Bluetooth

AirPods can be used as a Bluetooth headset with a non-Apple device such as android devices. You can’t use Siri, but you can listen and talk. Setting up your AirPods with an Android devices or other non-Apple device, follow below steps:

1. On your non-Apple device, open settings for Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth .If you using an Android phone, go to Phone Settings > Connections > Bluetooth and turn on bluetooth.
2. With your AirPods in the charging case, open the lid.
3. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white.
4. When you see AirPods in the list of Bluetooth devices, select them.

Photo: Apple website

Switch devices automatically

Your AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation) and your AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation) can switch automatically between your Mac with macOS Big Sur, iPhone with iOS 14, and iPad with iPadOS 14 or later. Your devices need to be signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication.

For example, while listening to music on your Mac, you answer a call on your iPhone. Your AirPods automatically switch from the music on your Mac to the phone call on your iPhone.

In some situations, a notification about your AirPods appears on the screen of your Mac. When you hold the pointer over the notification, a Connect button appears. Click Connect to confirm that you want your AirPods to switch to your Mac or stay with your Mac.

If you want to turn off automatic switching for your Mac, open Bluetooth preferences on your Mac while your AirPods are in your ears. Click the Options button next to your AirPods in the list of devices. Click Connect to This Mac, and then choose When Last Connected to This Mac. To turn this feature on again, choose Automatically.

Conclusion

As now finishing reading this article you are now familiar on How to connect AirPods to Mac and Android via Bluetooth and troubleshoot by yourself.