How to Pair AirPods 5 to PC (Windows 10 / 11), by HowToDevices on YouTube. 2 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Place both AirPods in the charging case and leave the lid open. Keep the case close to your PC during pairing.
Put the AirPods into pairing mode. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 5 seconds, until the status light flashes white.
On your PC, open Settings, then go to Bluetooth and devices. Make sure the Bluetooth switch is turned on.
Click Add device, then choose Bluetooth from the list of options.
Wait while Windows scans. Your AirPods appear in the list of discoverable devices within a few seconds.
Click your AirPods name to connect. Windows pairs them and shows them as connected.
Open the sound settings and select the AirPods as the output device. Also check the microphone is set to the AirPods if you plan to make calls.
Play a short audio clip to confirm sound comes through the AirPods. Close the case lid when you finish to save battery.
Tips and common mistakes
If the AirPods do not appear, turn Bluetooth off and on again, then repeat the pairing mode step.
Keep the case lid open while pairing, since closing it can stop the AirPods from being found.
Disconnect the AirPods from your iPhone or iPad first, as they may stay linked to the last Apple device.
Charge the case before you start so the AirPods do not power off halfway through pairing.
Questions
Why can't my PC find my AirPods?
The AirPods are probably not in pairing mode or are still connected to another device. Hold the case button until the light flashes white, then scan again in Windows Bluetooth settings.
Do I need to pair again every time?
No. Once paired, the AirPods usually reconnect when you open the case near the PC with Bluetooth on. You can also click Connect in the Bluetooth device list.
Can I use the AirPods microphone on Windows?
Yes, but the mic quality is lower than a dedicated headset. Set the AirPods as both the output and input device in Windows sound settings.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
