Pairing your AirPods or AirPods Pro with a powerful MacBook is unlike any other experience. You’ll be able to experience capabilities such as Apple’s Spatial Audio, as well as multipoint communication between your computer and an iPhone or iPad. Of course, there are Apple’s easy dashboard controls, which you can see directly on your desktop screen. To use any of these features, however, you must first connect your Apple earphones to your computer.
connect AirPods to your MacBook
Fortunately, this is one of the most straightforward operations in the world of ecosystem devices. We won’t leave you hanging, so we’ve put together this step-by-step tutorial on pairing your Apple audio with your Apple computer.
For AirPods already connected to an iPhone
It’s simple to use AirPods on a Mac that have previously been synced with an iPhone. Simply make sure that both the iPhone and the Mac are logged in to iCloud using the same Apple ID. However, if your iPhone is used by numerous individuals or you want a separate account for your Mac at work, this option may not be available.
Step 1: Turn on the AirPods and place them in your ears.
Step 2: On your Mac, choose the Control Center symbol from the Menu Bar, which is adjacent to the Spotlight Search icon on Big Sur or later, and next to the Wi-Fi icon on Catalina.
Step 3: Select the AirPods from the drop-down menu. They are commonly identified as [Your Name]’s AirPods. When the AirPods connect, a chime sounds.
No extra setup is required! If the AirPods do not appear in the Control Center menu, go to the next stage.
For brand-new AirPods on MacOS
When you first connect to AirPods on your Mac, you may find that there are extra steps involved, which takes a little longer to set up. Nonetheless, the techniques are simple to follow and quite foolproof.
Step 1: To access System Preferences, click the Gear symbol in the Dock or the Apple logo in the upper-left corner, then choose System Preferences.
Step 2: Click Bluetooth and ensure that it is switched on.
Step 3: Place the AirPods in the charging case. Make sure the lid stays open, as seen below.
Step 4: Look for the Setup button on the back of your AirPods case. Press and hold this button until the status LED flashes white. The AirPods are now in pairing mode.
Step 5: On the Mac, go to the Bluetooth menu. Under Devices, look for the AirPods under Nearby Devices. Click the “Connect” button.
