How to Pair and Use AirPods or AirPods Pro with Mac / Apple Watch

 

How to Pair AirPods or AirPods Pro with Mac

If you’ve already paired your AirPods or AirPods Pro with your iPhone or iPad, they’ll automatically be paired with your Mac as well (as long as you’re using your iCloud account on all devices).

To connect to AirPods that are already paired, all you have to do is open the Bluetooth menu, select your AirPods, and then click the “Connect” option.

You can also pair AirPods directly to your Mac. To do this, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth. Here, make sure that Bluetooth is enabled and then press and hold the “Setup” button on your AirPods charging case.

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After a couple of seconds, you’ll see your AirPods in the Devices list. Here, simply click the “Connect” button.

You can now connect or disconnect your AirPods from the Bluetooth menu.

How to Use AirPods or AirPods Pro with Apple Watch

If you’ve paired your AirPods with your iPhone, they’ll be paired to your Apple Watch as well.

To use AirPods or AirPods Pro directly with your Apple Watch, go to the wearable’s Control Center, tap the “AirPlay” button, and choose your AirPods.

You can also bypass your iPhone and pair your AirPods directly to your Apple Watch from the Settings app.