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Can you pair two different AirPods to the same device?

As an owner of both the regular AirPods and AirPod Pros, I was frustrated when I found out that it wasn’t possible to pair two different AirPods to the same device. After some research, I’ve learned more about how AirPods work and the various ways you can pair them. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing what I’ve learned and how I solved the problem, as well as other solutions I discovered.

In general, you can always have multiple AirPods paired to the same device, but you usually can only play audio to a single set of AirPods at a time. However, you can use the AirPlay feature on iPhone to play music to multiple sets of AirPods at the same time.

The good news is yes! You can absolutely share audio and music using two AirPods on one device.

Now, the question is how?

Below we will show you precisely what you must do to make this happen.

Key Takeaways
– You can pair two different AirPods to the same device but you can only play audio to one set of AirPods at a time.
– You can use AirPlay to get two sets of AirPods to play music simultaneously.
– You can connect two AirPods to an iPhone or iPad but not to a laptop using any OS other than iOS.
– You can get two different AirPods to work together as long as they are a left and a right AirPod and they are both from the same generation.
– You can connect AirPods to multiple phones but you can only listen to one device at a time.

Can you pair two different AirPods to the same device?

Paring two AirPods with one Apple device is pretty simple. The instructions below are for devices using iOS 13 after one device is already connected.

  • First, open the phone’s charging case lid, then hold down the pairing button on the back of the unconnected set of AirPods until you get a white flashing light.
  • Then, bring the set closer to the Apple device for pairing.
  • You’ll then tap the pop-up menu to confirm that you wish to pair the second set of AirPods to your device.
  • Now, begin playing music.
  • You should now hear the music playing through the second set of AirPods you just paired.
  • Next, tap the AirPlay button.
  • Then, choose the AirPods you first connected.
  • Finally, music should play through both sets of AirPods simultaneously.

It’s as easy as that!

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Can you connect two AirPods to one laptop?

Unfortunately, if you’re using any OS other than iOS, such as Windows 10 or Linux, Apple doesn’t make it possible for you to connect two sets of AirPods to a computer or laptop.

In a non-iOS system, the AirPods will be seen as “special devices” instead of generic Bluetooth devices. This means that you would only be able to connect one set of AirPods.

However, you can connect another set of generic Bluetooth buds to the same laptop for simultaneous playback.

Read more: Why is my AirPods case flashing orange?

Can you connect two AirPods to one iPhone?

You can connect two AirPods to one iPhone by following the steps mentioned above.

Can you connect two AirPods to one Android phone?

The answer is no. While you can connect a single set of AirPods to an Android phone, you cannot access the same feature found exclusively on Apple devices.

Read more: Can AirPods be used in a different case?

What if AirPods Don’t Connect?

If you’re experiencing connection issues with your AirPods, try pressing and holding the setup button on the AirPod charging case for at least 10 seconds.

You should notice a white flashing status light, which tells you that the AirPods are ready to connect.

Now just hold the charging case with your Airpods docked and the lid open, next to the iPad, iPhone, or other Apple device. If you still can’t connect, then you may want to try resetting your AirPods.

How to Reset Your AirPods

If you’re still having connection issues, performing a factory reset might solve your problem.

  • First, press and hold the setup button for no less than 15 seconds.
  • The status light should start flashing amber a couple of times before flashing white.
  • Now, your AirPods should be fully reset to factory settings. Once this process is complete, you’ll need to re-pair them to your devices before you can use them again. 

Can 2 AirPods work together?

As shown, if you have an iPhone, you can get two pairs of AirPods to work together. However, what if you want to get a left and a right AirPod to work together when they are from a different set?

The answer is that you can get two different AirPods to work together as long as they are a left and a right AirPod and they are both from the same generation.

To pair them together, you just need to put them both in the same charging case then pair them to the phone.

Can you connect AirPods to 2 different phones?

Airpods can be connected to multiple phones. However, you cannot listen to multiple phones at the same time. It is only possible to listen to one device at a time.

Pros and Cons of Pairing Two AirPods to One Device

Pros:

  • You can pair two different AirPods to the same device.
  • You can use AirPlay to get two sets of AirPods to play music simultaneously.
  • You can connect two AirPods to an iPhone or iPad.
  • You can get two different AirPods to work together as long as they are a left and a right AirPod and they are both from the same generation.
  • You can connect AirPods to multiple phones.

Cons:

  • You can only play audio to one set of AirPods at a time.
  • You cannot connect two AirPods to a laptop using any OS other than iOS.
  • You can only listen to one device at a time.