How to connect AirPods to your computer

How to Connect Your AirPods to a Windows 10 Computer

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.

1. Put your AirPods inside their charging case. Close the case and wait a few seconds.

   Note: Make sure that the battery level of your AirPods isn’t too low. For best results, charge them until the battery level is above 20%. Check out our guide to find out how to check your AirPods battery level.

2. Then open the AirPods case. Keep the case open with the AirPods inside until you have finished connecting them to your computer.
3. Next, press and hold the button on your charging case until the LED starts flashing. Apple calls the circular button on the back of your AirPods case the Setup button. You will see the LED light on the inside of the older AirPods case, or the front of the new AirPods Pro case.
4. Then open the Windows Start Menu. This is the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
5. Next, select Settings. This is the gear icon above the power button.
6. Then click Devices. If you don’t see this screen, try expanding the window by or clicking the box icon in the top-right corner of the window. If you still don’t see Devices, click the home icon in the top-left corner of the window.
7. Next, click Bluetooth & other devices. You will see this in the left sidebar, but this should already be selected by default.
8. Then click Add Bluetooth or other devices. You will see this next to the plus sign at the top of the window.

   Note: First make sure that the slider under Bluetooth is turned on. Otherwise, you won’t be able to connect your AirPods to your computer.

   
9. Next, select Bluetooth. Once you select this as the kind of device that you want to add, a list of available Bluetooth devices that are available to connect with will open.
10. Then select your AirPods from the list. Allow your AirPods to pair with your Windows PC. You should see a window informing you that your device is ready to go.
11. Finally, Click Done. Now, you can take your AirPods out of the charging case and use them with your Windows computer.

Troubleshooting AirPods Audio Issues with Microsoft Teams

If you're using your AirPods with Microsoft Teams and can't hear audio during meetings, try these solutions:

1. Check Teams audio settings - Make sure your speaker isn't muted in the Teams application.
2. Verify audio output devices - Open Windows Device Manager to ensure your AirPods are properly recognized by your system.
3. Confirm AirPods are selected as output - Click the audio icon in your system tray and select your AirPods as the output device.
4. Update your software - Ensure both Windows and Microsoft Teams are updated to their latest versions.