Do you own a pair of Airpods and want to know how to connect AirPods to MacBook Air? If yes, then you are at the right platform.
In this blog, you will discover the ways to connect AirPods to MacBook with a quick guide. Since the AirPods can be connected using Bluetooth so you can use them with non-Apple devices or Bluetooth devices such as Android.
In some scenarios, users may not be able to pair AirPods with their devices. To tackle such situations, we will also discuss a number of ways on how to reset AirPods. Stay tuned!
How to Pair AirPods to MacBook?
AirPods can be paired with Mac, iPhone, Android, and other Bluetooth devices. Here, we will know how to connect AirPods to MacBook Air.
Note: If you use the second generation of AirPods, you need to make sure that your MacBook has macOS Mojave (10.14.6 or later). And, for the AirPods Pro, it requires macOS Catalina (10.15.1 or later).
In case you have signed in to your iCloud account on your iPhone and Mac then your AirPods can be connected easily. All you need to place the AirPods in your ears and choose the Bluetooth menu or volume control (in the menu) on your Mac computer. This will allow you to pick the AirPods from the device list.
When connecting AirPods, if you don’t see the volume control or Bluetooth menu then you can connect your AirPods with your Mac by following these steps. Learn how to pair AirPods to MacBook.
- On your Mac computer, click on the “Apple” menu located on the top left.
- Go with the “System Preferences” option.
- Choose the “Bluetooth” option.
- If your Bluetooth is not turned on, enable it now.
- Now, put the AirPods in its charging case and then open its lid.
- Press the setup button available at the back of your AirPods case. Keep pressing it until it flashes a White light.
- Select the AirPods from the list of “Devices”.
- Then, click on the “Connect” button.
After implementing these steps, you can try playing music on your MacBook. If the sound plays on your Mac speaker (and not on the AirPods) then you can click on the volume control or Bluetooth menu. And, make sure that the AirPods are selected as an output device.
Connecting AirPods with Non-Apple Devices
On non-Apple devices, you cannot use Apple smart features such as Siri. But you can set up AirPods on your Android or other Bluetooth devices to listen to the music or receive phone calls. Below are the following steps you can follow to pair AirPods with your non-Apple devices.
- On the non-Apple device, go to the “Settings” and make sure the “Bluetooth” is enabled. If you are connecting AirPods on Android then you can go to the Settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth.
- Now, put the AirPods in its charging case and then open its lid.
- Press the setup button available at the back of your AirPods case. Keep pressing it until it flashes a White light.
- When the AirPods appears in the Bluetooth devices list, you can click on it.
In certain cases, AirPods users fail to pair with the device. If your AirPods not connecting to Mac, then you don’t need to worry. We have also brought the best solutions to fix the AirPods pairing issue. Read below.
Why Won’t My AirPods Connect?
Most users ask why my AirPods won’t connect. There can be numerous reasons behind this problem. Therefore, we are listing all the possible solutions that you may try to make your AirPods work efficiently.
1. Ensure Your macOS is Updated
As mentioned earlier, your Mac requires a relevant macOS depending on the AirPods generation. For example, for the AirPods Pro, it requires macOS Catalina (10.15.1 or later) and the second generation of AirPods requires macOS Mojave (10.14.6 or later).
Your AirPods won’t connect, if you are using the AirPods on the unsupported macOS might not let you connect AirPods with Mac. So the first thing to take care of is that your Mac OS is updated and relevant.
2. Remove AirPods from the Device List
Another way to fix the problem is to remove the AirPods from the list of available devices and then add it again. For that, you can follow the following steps.
- On your Mac computer, click on the “Apple” menu located on the top left.
- Go with the “System Preferences” option.
- Choose the “Bluetooth” option.
- Select the AirPods from the list of “Devices”.
- Click “X” located next to it.
- Now put the AirPods in your charging case.
- Take your charging case near to your MacBook. Then, open the lid of the case.
- Choose “AirPods” from the list of “Devices”.
- Click on the “Connect” option.
3. Forget Your AirPods as Bluetooth Device
By forgetting the AirPods from the Bluetooth device list, you can fix the pairing issue and then you can connect your AirPods again.
- On your Mac, click on the “Apple” menu located on the top left.
- Click on the “System Preferences” option.
- Select the “Bluetooth” option.
- PIck the AirPods from the list of “Devices”.
- Click “X” located next to it.
- Here, click on the “Forget Device”.
After that, you can wait for a while and then try connecting your Airpods with a MacBook to check if it works fine.
4. Connect AirPods as the Output Device
If your AirPods not connecting to Mac, make sure you connect your AirPods as the output device. Here is how to do this.
- First of all, enable “Bluetooth” on your Mac computer.
- Then, place your AirPods in a range then open its case.
- Now, go to “System Preferences”.
- Click on the “Sound” option.
- Here, choose “Output”.
- Then, select your AirPods to get connected as an output device.
5. Reset Your AirPods
If you are struck by this question “why won’t my AirPods connect”, then you can reset your AirPods. Because when nothing works, resettings the AirPods completely fixes the problem. Learn how to reset AirPods Pro following different methods.
5.1. Use Charging Case Button
- Make sure that both the AirPods are in the charging case with enough battery.
- Press the setup button available at the back of your AirPods case. Keep pressing it until it flashes a White light.
- Open the case lid.
- Now, connect your AirPods to the MacBook.
5.2. Reset AirPods Pro on iPhone
- On your iPhone, launch the “Settings” app.
- Go to the “Bluetooth” section. This will show the connected AirPods.
- Tap on the “i” button next to the “AirPods”.
- Select the “Forget This Device’ option and tap again to confirm the action.
- Now, put both the AirPods in the charging case and shut its lid.
- After 30 seconds, open the lid.
- Press the setup button available at the back of your AirPods case. Keep pressing it until it flashes a White light.
- Connect your “AirPods” again. To do so, move your AirPods close to the iPhone and follow the instructions.
These methods are specifically mentioned to reset your AirPods so that you can use them as a new and output device on Mac.
Wrap up
Connecting your AirPods with the Mac computer is pretty easy. All it requires is your AirPods with enough charging and the compatible Mac OS. Yet if you find it hard to connect AirPods and think why aren’t my AirPods connecting then there must be minor errors which can be fixed quickly.
For instance, you can remove your AirPods from the Devices list, update macOS, connect AirPods as output devices, reset AirPods, or forget your Bluetooth device to connect it again.
We hope, after executing the aforementioned tricks, you can pair your AirPods with the Mac computer or laptop successfully.
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