{"id":7892,"date":"2021-12-15T02:10:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T08:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/blog\/?p=7892"},"modified":"2022-06-29T02:42:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T08:42:36","slug":"how-to-connect-airpods-to-macbook-or-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devtest.esrgear.com\/blog\/how-to-connect-airpods-to-macbook-or-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect AirPods\u00a0to MacBook or iPad?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s this thing about getting used to connecting AirPods\u00a0to your iPhone only rather than with your iPad or MacBook.<\/p>\n

But before I go into details, I\u2019d like to share a personal experience with you because I can relate to what it feels like being stuck on connecting to the iPad and MacBook.<\/p>\n

It would have been a different scenario if I had not experienced such but then, I\u2019d be kind to let you know that I\u2019ve had my fair share of experience too.<\/p>\n

In the past, I would rather prefer to listen to music, podcast, binge watch my favorite tv series or join a skype or zoom meeting on my iPhone.<\/p>\n

I had always felt awkward while among my colleagues at work and we have to hold an in-house zoom meeting because I didn\u2019t know how to connect my AirPods\u00a0to my MacBook.<\/p>\n

On one of my episodes of awkward moments, I had an impromptu meeting to join but my phone was nowhere in sight, despite having my MacBook sitting on my desk in front of me, I scampered and ended up scattering my work table just to find my phone \u2013 it was that bad.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

However, one day, the story changed, and that marked a turning point and eventually erased my fears about connecting my phone with my iPad or MacBook<\/p>\n

Like me, some folks would rather prefer to watch a movie on their iPhone rather than on their iPad or MacBook because connecting AirPods\u00a0to the latter feels like stress to them.<\/p>\n

If you have your iPhone and yet you side-line your iPad or MacBook during a meeting session just to join by connecting your AirPods\u00a0to your phone?<\/p>\n

Get in here if you\u2019ve been avoiding connecting your AirPods\u00a0to your iPad or MacBook. This article contains some life-changing tips that could help get rid of the stress so, it doesn\u2019t feel weird the next time when you need to connect to your iPad or MacBook.<\/p>\n

Let me take you on a jolly ride as I teach you the steps on how to connect your AirPods\u00a0to your MacBook or iPad. Don\u2019t forget to bring some yummies to munch on \u2013 you\u2019d need it.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive right in. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

How to Connect AirPods to MacBook<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Just as a reminder, there is so much you can achieve using your AirPods; You can use your AirPods\u00a0to listen to music, use Siri, or take phone calls while they’re close and ready to use with your Mac.<\/p>\n

However, if you have your AirPods\u00a0paired with your iPhone, there are certain things you should know before connecting with your MacBook.<\/p>\n

Your AirPods\u00a0are ready to use with your Mac\u00a0if you’ve already connected them to your iPhone (your Mac\u00a0must support Handoff and you must be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID).<\/p>\n

Here are the steps to follow if your AirPods\u00a0are paired with iPhone before connecting with your MacBook;<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Remove the AirPods from their case.<\/li>\n
  2. Select AirPodsfrom the Sound control option in your Mac’s menu bar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If your <\/strong>AirPods<\/strong>\u00a0aren’t connected to your iPhone, you can use your <\/strong>Mac<\/strong>\u00a0to connect them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"How<\/p>\n

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    1. Open the cover of your AirPods case with your AirPods<\/li>\n
    2. When the status light flashes white, press and hold either the set-up button on the back of the case or the noise control button (on AirPodsMax only).<\/li>\n
    3. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then Bluetooth on your Mac.<\/li>\n
    4. In the Devices list, choose AirPods.<\/li>\n
    5. If your AirPodssupport it, click Enable to start utilizing Siri with your AirPods\u00a0by saying “Hey Siri.”<\/li>\n
    6. If you’re asked how you’d like to improve Siri and Dictation, choose one of the following options:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n