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How to pair AirPods with Android, Windows, or other devices?
Thanks to the “special magic” of the W1 or H1 chip, Apple’s AirPods are automatically connected to the iPhone and then connected to Apple Watch or even iPad and Mac via iCloud from there.
Besides, to pair with an Android phone or tablet, or Windows PC or tablet, you need to pair manually. The good news is, AirPods can pair with any devices that support Bluetooth headphones.
How to pair your AirPods with Android, Windows, or other devices
The procedure for pairing your AirPods with your Android phone or tablet, with your Windows PC or tablet, or with any other device or gaming system, is the same as pairing any set of Bluetooth headphones.
- Pick up your AirPods charging case and open it.
- Press and hold the pairing button on the back of the case.
- Launch the Bluetooth settings on your device.
- Select AirPods from the list.
- Confirm the pairing.