Why are my AirPods not connecting to my laptop?

If you can’t connect to your Mac

Put both AirPods in the charging case and make sure that both AirPods are charging. To make sure that Bluetooth is on, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. If your AirPods are connected, make sure that they’re selected as your audio device.

Can I connect AirPods to Windows laptop?

To connect your AirPods to a Windows 10 computer, put them in the case, open it, and press and hold the case’s button until the light starts flashing. Finally, go to Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices and click Add Bluetooth or other devices.

Can I connect AirPods to any laptop?

AirPods work with any device designed to connect to an audio output or input device via Bluetooth. That means AirPods can work with laptops, but only if the laptop supports Bluetooth. If the laptop doesn’t have Bluetooth, then you will need to add a Bluetooth dongle before you can connect your AirPods.

Why will my AirPods pair but not connect?

Your AirPods might be paired but not connected if the OS/firmware of your devices is outdated. Moreover, the wrong configuration of the Bluetooth adapter or your PC may also cause the error under discussion. … Moreover, disable Bluetooth on all the Apple devices in the vicinity & check if the AirPods issue is resolved.

How do I change AirPods between devices?

Switch manually
  1. Open Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  2. Touch and hold the audio card in the upper-right corner of Control Center to control audio.
  3. Tap , then choose the device that you want from the list.

Where is the button on AirPods?

The button on the back of your AirPods case is the setup button and is used in some cases when pairing them with your device.