If you want to know how connect AirPods to a PC with Windows, you've come to the right article. In this article we are going to show you how we can connect all AirPods models to a PC with Windows 10 and Windows 11, since the process for both operating systems is the same.
If you regularly use AirPods in different Apple products, you know how they work. When paired with an Apple device, that pairing is done automatically with all other Apple products.
That is no need to pair them again with the Mac, iPod or iPads with which we want to use them as long as they are associated with the same Apple ID. We just have to take them out of the box and the pairing is done automatically.
In this way, we can pair all Apple products using only one of the two connections offered by AirPods. This allows us to pair the AirPods to a Windows PC without losing sync with all Apple products.
Who says a Windows PC, says a Android device, a smart TV or any other device with bluetooth connection.
But if we try to associate it with another non-Apple device, the first non-Apple device to which it was linked will no longer be linked and we will have to associate it again to be able to use it.
AirPod models
At the time of publishing this article, March 2022, Apple is offering all customers who are interested in purchasing AirPods, 4 models with different features:
- 2nd and 3rd generation AirPods
- AirPods Pro
- AirPods Max
2nd and 3rd generation AirPods
Although the 2nd generation AirPods offer us a different design than the 3rd generation, inside, we find practically the same features and functionality.
The main difference between the two models is that the 2nd generation model currently sold by Apple, its charging case does not support wireless charging, functionality if available in the 3rd generation model.
Although the 2nd generation AirPods came to the market with two versions: case of wireless charging and charging case via lightningCurrently, Apple only offers this model.
AirPods Pro
The AirPods Pro is the most complete version of the AirPods, a version that includes a Noise Cancellation that isolates us completely from the outside.
The AirPods Pro charging case is compatible with the wireless charging, although it also allows us to charge them through a lightning cable located at the bottom of the charging case.
AirPods Max
AirPods Max are Apple's top-of-the-line headphones. these headphones, whose official price is 629 euros (although we can find them on Amazon for No products found.), are designed for music lovers who want to enjoy high-fidelity music available on Apple Music and other platforms.
Unlike AirPods and AirPods Pro, AirPods Max is cloth covered, which undoubtedly makes your cleaning tasks easier.
Another difference with AirPods and AirPods Pro is that this model includes 2 buttons:
- Digital crown that allows us to manage the volume level and manage music playback.
- Button to activate the noise cancellation system and ambient mode.
How to connect AirPods to a PC
Before connecting our AirPods to a PC we must make sure that our equipment has a bluetooth connection. If that is not the case, No products found. we can find USB that add this connection to any computer.
Next, we carry out the following steps:
- We access the Windows configuration options.
- Next, click on Devices.
- In the right column, click on Bluetooth and other devices.
- In the left column, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
- Now, we must hold button located on the back of the AirPods charging case until the outer light starts to flash.
- We return to our PC. In the window Add a device, click on Bluetooth (Mice, keyboards, pens or audio and other bluetooth devices).
- Seconds later, the username AirPods name will be displayed.
- Click on its name and automatically, our Windows PC will be linked to the AirPods.
How to connect AirPods Pro to a PC
- We access the Windows configuration options (Windows key + i) and then click on Devices.
- In the right column, click on Bluetooth and other devices.
- In the left column, click on Add Bluetooth or another device.
- Now, we must hold down the button located on the rear of charging case of the AirPods Pro until the outer light starts blinking.
- Next, we return to our PC. In the window Add a device, click on Bluetooth (Mice, keyboards, pens or audio and other bluetooth devices).
- Seconds later, the name will be displayed AirPods Pro of username.
- We click on that name and automatically, our PC with Windows will be linked to the AirPods.
How to connect AirPods Max to a PC
- First, we access the Windows configuration options.
- Next, click on Devices > Bluetooth and other devices.
- In the left column, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
- In AirPods Max, we must press and hold the button to turn noise cancellation on and off until the status led flashes.
- Next, we return to our PC. In the window Add a device, click on Bluetooth (Mice, keyboards, pens or audio and other bluetooth devices).
- Seconds later, the username AirPods Max name will be displayed.
- Click on its name and automatically, our Windows PC will be paired with AirPods.
How to use AirPods in Windows
Once we have linked it, every time we want to establish communication with them and that play the sound of our PC, we must perform the following steps:
- We access the Windows configuration options (Windows key + i)
- Next, click on Devices.
- In the right column, click on Bluetooth and other devices.
- We remove the AirPods from the charging case or the case if it is AirPods Max.
- Then click on the name of our AirPods in this section and polish in Connect.
Once we stop using them and store them in the charging case, will be automatically disconnected from the computer, but they will still be paired for next time use.