Although AirPods don’t work as seamlessly with Windows laptops/PCs as Macs, you can still connect them and listen to audio. If you’re wondering ‘How?’, we’ve got you covered. Below is an easy step-by-step on how to pair/unpair and disconnect AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max with a Windows laptop/PC. But, before we get to that, here’s a quick look at the features on the AirPods that you won’t find on Windows:
- Tap to access Siri AirPods won’t summon Siri when tapping or pressing on stem
- Double Tap Functionality – You lose the double tap functionality to play/pause a song and skip to the next or previous track
- Automatic ear detection – AirPods won’t stop music once you take them out of your ears
- local audio Users will also miss out on spatial audio when connected to a Windows laptop. This feature provides a theatre-like music listening experience
How to connect AirPods to Windows 11 laptop
Even though you don’t get access to all the features the AirPods provide with an iPhone or MacBook, connecting them to a Windows laptop is the same as connecting any other audio device via Bluetooth. This way.
- First, make sure the AirPods are in their case and have at least 20% battery
- Now open the case and take further action on your laptop
- Click on the ‘Windows’ logo from the bottom taskbar and search for “Settings”. Alternatively, the settings can also be found on the Quick Settings panel.
- Open Settings and go to the ‘Bluetooth & devices’ section
- Grab your AirPods and press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case. Keep holding it until the LED lights start flashing, which indicates the AirPods are in pairing mode
- On your Windows 11 laptop, click ‘Add device’
- A popup window will appear with several options. Select ‘Bluetooth’
- The laptop will start searching for nearby bluetooth devices, so make sure to bring your airpods close to the laptop
- Now click on ‘AirPods’ once it appears in the list
- Click ‘Done’ and you are all set to use the AirPods with your Windows laptop
How to connect AirPods to Windows 10 laptop
On Windows 10, the Bluetooth settings are located in a slightly different place than in Windows 11. However, the process for pairing AirPods or any other Bluetooth device is pretty similar. To keep an eye.
- Once the AirPods are in their charging case, open the lid
- Now on your Windows 10 laptop, click on the ‘Windows’ logo in the bottom right corner and search for ‘Settings’. Alternatively, the settings can also be found in the Quick Settings panel.
- Once you’re in Settings, select ‘Device’
- Then select ‘Bluetooth & devices’ from the left column
- Now go back to your AirPods and hold the setup button until the LED starts flashing
- On the next screen click on ‘Add Bluetooth to other devices’ and a popup window will appear
- Select ‘Bluetooth’ among many other options
- Select ‘AirPods’ and your AirPods will be paired with your Windows 10 laptop
How to Disconnect Airpods from Windows Laptop
Here’s how to quickly disconnect AirPods if you want to switch to the other paired or unpaired earphones on your Windows laptop.
- Go to Bluetooth settings as directed in the above steps
- Now find the other paired devices from the list and hit ‘Connect’
- Your AirPods will automatically disconnect
- To pair new audio devices, follow the same procedure as for pairing AirPods
How to remove airpods from bluetooth on windows laptop
Unpairing your AirPods from Bluetooth settings can be done in the following way:
- Open Settings on your Windows laptop
- go to bluetooth section
- From here, find your AirPods and click on ‘Remove device’ on Windows 10. For Windows 11, select the vertical three dots and click ‘Remove device’.
- This will completely unpair your AirPods and won’t automatically connect to the Windows laptop until you pair them again
general question
1. What to do when AirPods unable to connect to Windows laptop?
If AirPods are unable to connect and pair with Windows laptop, there are several troubleshooting methods you can do.
- enough battery Make sure the AirPods have at least 20 to 30 percent charge
- reset airpods Reset AirPods by pressing and holding the setup button on the back of the charging case for 30 seconds while keeping the lid open
- Latest software version – If your AirPods are connecting and pairing with other devices, it may have something to do with your Windows laptop. Make sure it is running on the latest version by going to the Updates section within Settings
- Latest Bluetooth Drivers – Many times, audio drivers on Windows laptops are out of date, which can result in connectivity issues with Bluetooth devices. To solve this, go to Google and download the latest drivers specifically for your model of laptop.
