Trying to connect your AirPods to a Windows computer but they don’t appear in the Bluetooth search? Follow these steps to successfully pair them:
1. Charge and Prepare Your AirPods
– Ensure your AirPods have at least 20% battery.
– Place them in the charging case and close the lid for a few seconds.
– Keep the AirPods inside the case while following the next steps.
2. Put AirPods in Pairing Mode
– Open the lid of the charging case.
– Press and hold the Setup button (small circular button on the back of the case).
– Continue holding until the LED light on the case flashes white—this means your AirPods are now in pairing mode.
3. Enable Bluetooth on Your Computer
– Open the Start Menu and go to Settings.
– Click Bluetooth & devices (Windows 11) or Devices (Windows 10).
– Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
4. Add Your AirPods as a New Device
– Click Add device and select Bluetooth.
– Wait for your AirPods to appear in the list of available devices.
– Click on your AirPods to connect.
5. Complete the Connection
– A message will confirm, “Your device is ready to go.”
– Click Done, and your AirPods should now be connected.
6. Troubleshooting If AirPods Don’t Appear
– Restart your computer and try again.
– Toggle Bluetooth off and back on.
– Remove any old AirPods pairings from your Bluetooth settings.
– Reset your AirPods by holding the Setup button until the light turns amber, then try pairing again.
Following these steps should allow you to successfully connect your AirPods to your Windows PC.
For more “Windows 10” solutions, please check our Windows 10.
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