How to Set up Apple AirPods With iPhone and iPad
Before you begin, ensure your iOS device is updated to the latest operating system and your iPhone is unlocked and on the Home screen. Then, follow these steps to set up your AirPods on your iPhone or iPad.
Open Control Center, then tap the Bluetooth icon. (To open Control Center on iPhone X and later, swipe down from the upper-right corner. On iPhone 8 and earlier, swipe up from the bottom. ) With your AirPods in the charging case, hold the case close to the iPhone or iPad, then open the case. You’ll see a setup screen on your iOS device. Tap Connect. If you haven’t set up Hey Siri yet on your iOS device, the setup wizard will guide you through this process. Tap Done when finished. Your AirPods are ready to go. When signed into your iCloud account, your AirPods are automatically configured to work with your other devices.
Why Do AirPods Have Such Great Sound?
The Apple AirPods earbuds deliver amazing sound, true wirelessness, feel great in your ears, and support advanced features like Siri and automatic audio balancing when you take one out but leave the other in.
(To open Control Center on iPhone X and later, swipe down from the upper-right corner. On iPhone 8 and earlier, swipe up from the bottom.)
One thing that makes the Apple AirPods powerful and useful is their custom-made W1 chip. The W1 supports many AirPods features, but one of the most convenient is their setup. Apple designed the AirPods to connect quickly and more easily than other Bluetooth devices.
Requirements for Using AirPods
You can use AirPods with devices other than the iPhone and iPad. AirPods work with Android, and you can connect AirPods to a Mac. You can also connect AirPods to an Apple Watch and pair AirPods to an Apple TV.
To use Apple AirPods with these devices, you’ll need:
An Apple Watch running watchOS 3 or higher. A Mac running macOS 10. 12 (Sierra) or higher. An Apple TV running tvOS 10. 2 or higher. A device from another manufacturer that supports Bluetooth audio.
