How To Connect Airpods To Pc Or Laptop 2025 Guide

How to Connect AirPods to a Windows PC or Laptop

The steps to connect your AirPods to a Dell laptop, HP laptop, or any other Windows laptop are the same. That said, there’s a slight difference between how you pair Bluetooth devices on Windows 10 and Windows 11. You need not worry as we’ve mentioned both of them here.

To connect AirPods to a Windows 11 laptop, press Windows + A to access Quick Settings or Action Center and turn on Bluetooth. Then, right-click the Bluetooth icon, and choose Go to Settings.

Then, click “Add device“.

From the list of options, choose Bluetooth.

To connect your AirPods Pro to a Windows 10 laptop, click the Windows icon and go to Settings -> Devices > Bluetooth & Other devices, and toggle on Bluetooth.

Then, click Add Bluetooth or Other Device and select Bluetooth from the list.

Now, bring your AirPods closer to your laptop. Don’t forget to check the AirPod’s battery level to make sure they have enough power.

With both the AirPods inside the case and the lid open, press and hold the Setup button on the back side of the case for about 15 seconds. The status light will turn White and start blinking. Once you are here, release the button.

After a few seconds, your AirPods will appear in the list of available Bluetooth devices on your laptop. Click on the name to connect your AirPods to your PC.

You should see a pop-up saying, “Your device is ready to go”. Click Done and that’s it! You’ve successfully connected your AirPods Pro to your PC. You can now enjoy music and join calls on your laptop using your AirPods.

If audio isn’t routed through AirPods, click the Volume icon, then click the small arrow and choose your AirPods. Now, the audio will be routed to your AirPods.

To remove your AirPods from your laptop, go to Bluetooth settings, locate your AirPods name, click the three dots, and choose Remove Device.

Some features like automatic in-ear detection, gesture customization, and battery status of AirPods aren’t natively available on Windows laptops. That said, you can watch movies, take video calls, listen to music, and play games without any issues.

How to Connect AirPods to a MacBook

Thanks to the seamless connectivity within the Apple ecosystem, it’s even easier to connect your AirPods to a MacBook. If you’ve already connected your AirPods to an iPhone, they will automatically connect to your Mac that’s signed in with the same Apple Account. Otherwise, you can also connect your AirPods to a MacBook manually.

Press & hold the setup button at the back of the charging case until the status light flashes white. Then, go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Bluetooth.

Toggle on the Bluetooth and then locate your AirPods under the Nearby Devices section and hit the Connect button. 

For more details on how to pair and use your AirPods/AirPods Pro with a MacBook, refer to our dedicated guide.