Make sure your AirPods are charged before attempting to pair them with your Chromebook.
If you see “Bluetooth off,” click the switch to enable Bluetooth. [2] X Research source
The process to connect your AirPods will be the same each time you want to connect, except your AirPods will now appear under “Paired Devices. "
Click the clock at the bottom-right. Click Bluetooth. Click the gear icon. Click the menu next to your AirPods and select Disconnect.
Close the lid of your AirPods and wait 15 seconds. [4] X Research source Re-open the lid. Press and hold the setup button on the AirPods case until the light begins to flash white. On your Chromebook, click the time, and select Bluetooth. Toggle Bluetooth off and then back on. Click your AirPods in the list to connect.
Click the clock at the bottom-right corner. [5] X Research source Click the gear icon. Click About Chrome at the bottom of the left panel. Click Check for updates and follow the on-screen instructions. If no update is available, restart your Chromebook and try to pair again.
Connect the AirPods to an iPhone or iPad and listen to any audio for at least 30 seconds. [6] X Research source Put the AirPods in the case and close the lid. Connect the charging case to a power source, such as a Lightning cable or Qi-compatible wireless charger. Make sure your iPhone or iPad is connected to Wi-Fi. Allow your AirPods and case to charge for at least 30 minutes while your iPhone or iPad remains nearby.
Place the AirPods into the charging case and close the lid. After 30 seconds, open the lid. On your Apple device, open the Settings app and tap Bluetooth. Tap the small “i” in a circle next to your AirPods. Tap Forget This Device and then again to confirm. Press and hold the setup button on the AirPods case until the light flashes amber, and then white. Restart your Chromebook and then pair your AirPods.
Hey Siri: The ability to summon Siri is only available with Apple devices. Double-tap customization: If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, you can customize the action that occurs when you double-tap your AirPods. This feature isn’t available on a Chromebook. Spatial Audio: This special sound feature is only available with AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro when connected to Apple devices. Automatic switching between devices. If you’re using AirPods with Apple devices, your AirPods will automatically connect to those devices when in range. Unfortunately, you’ll need to manually connect your AirPods when you want to use them on your Chromebook. Automatic ear detection: Removing one AirPod from your ear when paired to an Apple device will pause the audio—your Chromebook will just continue playing audio because it won’t know that you’ve removed an AirPod. Single-ear listening is possible on a Chromebook, but you’ll need to have both AirPods out of the case to connect. Fast battery checking. You won’t see a battery notification on your Chromebook when you connect your AirPods, unlike when connecting to an iPhone or iPad.
