How to Connect Airpods on Windows 11
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to connect Apple AirPods with your Windows 11 PC, you’d be glad to know that it’s possible to do so, even without the help of a third-party program.
While AirPods are designed to work with Apple mobile devices, it’s still possible to use them on a Windows device with barely any compromises in functionality. Here, you’ll learn how to connect Airpods on Windows 11, as well as how to make your PC remember it when next you try connecting.
Do Airpods Work on a Windows 11 PC?
Pairing AirPods with previous iterations of Windows is pretty much a hassle-free process, and the same can be said of Windows 11. Provided your PC has Bluetooth, Airpods will work seamlessly as they’ll connect to your PC just like any other Bluetooth-enabled device.
The only caveat I can think of is that the Airpods sensors may not sync your inputs as optimally as they would with an Apple device. However, the Airpods can remember the pairing state with your PC and other devices you regularly use them for, allowing you to switch between them seamlessly.
Connecting Airpods on Windows 11
Connecting your Airpods on Windows 11 only takes a few seconds. Follow the steps below to do just that:
- Press Windows key + I to launch the Settings app
- Navigate to the left pane and select Bluetooth & Devices
- On the right pane under Bluetooth & Devices, use the toggle bar next to the Bluetooth option to enable it
- Next, click Add Devices (+) at the top section
- Put your AirPods in their case, and then leave the case open
- Press and hold the button on the Airpod’s case
- Let go of the button as soon as you see a white light flashing on the case (Where the light flashes from varies depending on the version of Apple Airpods you have)
- Back to your PC, click Bluetooth under the Add a Device section
- Your PC will begin a search for nearby Bluetooth devices. Wait for it to detect your Airpods
- Once the connection is established, navigate to the bottom of the window and click Done
You should be able to use your Airpods from here.
How to Re-establish Connection with Airpods on Windows 11
Unlike on iPhone and Mac, where your Airpods connect automatically once you open their casing, it’s a little more complicated when it comes to a Windows PC. However, you can re-establish connection easily with the steps below:
- Turn on Bluetooth on your PC
- Remove the Airpods from their case and place them on the keyboard or anywhere close to your PC
- Move your cursor to the bottom-right corner of the taskbar and click on the speaker icon
- Next, click the > icon next to the volume control slider
- From the list of devices, select Headphone (Airpods)
Connection should be re-established with your PC from here.
Final Notes
That’s all for connecting your Airpods with a Windows 11 PC. I do hope you find this guide helpful. It’d also interest you to know that your Airpods can be connected to all your devices simultaneously, but can only work with one at a time.
