How to Ensure AirPods’ Connectivity

Apple has always been associated with esteemed performance and premium products. One of the most successful products by Apple is AirPods. The wireless earbuds were released back in 2016 and have been among the most demanded Apple products all over the world. Their demand is reasonable as they facilitate simplicity and facilitate several key features for the users to capitalize on.

You can filter out background noises, pick phone calls, and even connect to Siri via them. You can connect the AirPods with your iOS device via establishing a Bluetooth connection among them. AirPods are built to offer top-notch performance, and being an Apple product, the same is expected from them as well. However, if, for any reason, your AirPods are unable to connect to your macOS or iOS device, then you can opt to follow the mentioned instructions.

• How to ensure AirPods’ connectivity with the iOS devices

The majority of the users connect their AirPods with iOS devices like iPhone, iPad, or iPod. The first thing you need to ensure that your iOS device has the iOS 10 update in the case of original AirPods and iOS 12.2 in the case of the 2nd gen AirPods. Obviously, a system update above the mentioned ones is even better.

Here is how you can connect the AirPods to any iOS device:

1. Switch ON the Bluetooth for your device from the Control Center.
2. Put the AirPods in the case and ensure that they are charging.
3. Verify AirPods as the preferred audio device on your iOS device.
4. Close the case lid for around twenty seconds and wait.
5. Open the case, and if you see a white light flashing, then the AirPods can be connected.
6. If you do not see the light, then press the setup key from the back of the case.
7. Hold the button down until the light starts flashing.
8. Open the case while keeping the AirPods inside, and put it beside the iOS device.
9. Read the instructions regarding AirPods connection and follow them thoroughly.

Verify if they are functioning or not and enjoy it.

• How to Connect AirPods to Mac

Follow and ensure the presented steps to effectively connect AirPods to macOS devices:

1. Ensure your Mac device has macOS Sierra or higher for original AirPods.
2. The requirement changes to macOS 10.14.4 or higher in the case of AirPods 2nd Gen.
3. Launch the Apple menu on your Mac.
4. Tap on System Preferences.
5. Locate Bluetooth.
6. You should see the AirPods option in there.
7. Put the AirPods inside the charging case.
8. Open the case lid and place it next to your Mac device.
9. Repeat the steps up to the fifth one.
10. Select AirPods.
11. Tap Connect.

Check whether they work or not. If not, then you need to reset them.

• How to reset the AirPods

It does not matter what devices you are using; resetting your AirPods can fix it all. Follow the mentioned steps to reset them:

1. Open the Settings tab under the iOS devices.
2. Select Bluetooth.
3. Choose the information option (i) on AirPods.
4. Choose Forget The Device.
5. Confirm it.
6. Repeat the connection process as mentioned above, and establish a working connection.

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Daisy Martin is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at norton.com/setup and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world.