As an iPhone user, I had many questions when I first got my AirPods. One of the most pressing questions was whether or not I could pair them with more than one device. After a few hours of research, I realized that the answer was yes – and I was excited to learn more. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you how I was able to pair my AirPods with multiple devices and some other solutions I discovered during my research.
| Key Takeaways for AirPods |
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| – AirPods can be paired with multiple devices but can only be active on one device at a time. |
| – To connect your AirPods to more than one device, you just need to pair them the regular way and connect them in your device’s Bluetooth settings. |
| – You can connect two pairs of AirPods to a single iPod Touch, iPad, or iPhone and use them at the same time using Apple Audio Sharing. |
| – To use your AirPods with non-Apple devices, ensure the Bluetooth is turned on and select the AirPod device from the list of Bluetooth devices when they appear. |
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Can I pair my AirPods with more than one device?
AirPods can be paired with multiple devices. However, you can only listen to the audio coming from one device at a time. It is not possible to listen to multiple devices at the same time.
To connect your AirPods to more than one device, you just need to pair them the regular way. You put them in the case, turn on Bluetooth on your device, open the lid of the case, press the button and connect the AirPods in your device’s Bluetooth settings.
How many devices can AirPods connect to?
AirPods can connect to multiple devices but be active on only one device at a time. The Bluetooth connection allows one unique device to connect at a time, therefore, limiting multiple simultaneous connections.
In addition, an individual AirPod can connect to a device while the other is charging, but it is not possible to connect the AirPod simultaneously to another device.
Read more: What does the green light on the AirPods case mean?
Can you sync AirPods with more than one iPhone?
The Apple Audio Sharing capability permits connecting two pairs of AirPods to a single iPod Touch, iPad, or iPhone.
The audio will then be broadcast simultaneously to two different AirPods without a lagging sound. Pairing a second AirPod is simple by opening the AirPod case close to the iPhone or other Apple device you wish to connect.
Read more: Can AIrPods Pair with kindle Fire?
How to connect AirPods to multiple phones?
Connecting AirPods to multiple devices is easy using Apple’s Bluetooth connectivity. A few setup steps will allow your AirPods to connect to various iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple Watch with Bluetooth connectivity.
Here are steps to connect to Apple or any other Bluetooth device. Make sure your device has the latest version of iOS installed first. These are the steps to follow for connection.
- Go to the Home Screen
- Open the AirPods charging case and hold it next to your iPhone, and a setup animation should appear on the iPhone.
- Tap Connect when it is available, then Tap Done.
- Read the next three suggestions if using AirPods Pro or AirPods 3rd generation.
- If “Hey Siri” has already been set up on your iPhone, then connecting to connect AirPods Pro, AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation) should automatically connect and provide your AirPods with the “Hey Siri” capability. If “Hey Siri” has not been set up on the iPhone, you will be guided through the setup.
- Tap Done when the AirPods are connected.
- If you are signed in with iCloud, the AirPods will automatically connect with any of your devices signed in with the same iCloud Apple ID.
How to pair AirPods with non-Apple devices?
However, not all AirPod functions will work, including Siri, but you can listen to audio and talk with the connected AirPods.
To use your AirPods as a wireless headphone with Android, Windows, or other non-Apple devices, follow these steps:
- Ensure the Android device Bluetooth is turned on and go to Settings>Connections>Bluetooth.
- Select one of the following based upon your AirPods version:
- AirPod 1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation or AirPods Pro, press the setup button on the back of the AirPods case with the AirPods in the case and lid open until the status light flashes white.
- On AirPods Max, press and hold the noise control button until the status light flashes white.
- Select the AirPod device from the list of Bluetooth devices when they appear
Pros:
- AirPods can be paired with multiple devices.
- Pairing a second AirPod is simple by opening the AirPod case close to the iPhone or other Apple device you wish to connect.
- The Apple Audio Sharing capability permits connecting two pairs of AirPods to a single iPod Touch, iPad, or iPhone.
- You can connect your AirPods to non-Apple devices by ensuring the Bluetooth is turned on and selecting the AirPod device from the list of Bluetooth devices when they appear.
Cons:
- AirPods can be paired with multiple devices but can only be active on one device at a time.
- Not all AirPod functions will work when connected to non-Apple devices.
- It is not possible to listen to multiple devices at the same time.
- An individual AirPod can connect to a device while the other is charging, but it is not possible to connect the AirPod simultaneously to another device.
