How to Connect AirPods Pro to Your Devices

Introduction

If you’re an iPhone user, chances are you’ve come across Apple’s latest wireless earbuds – AirPods Pro. One of the main advantages of these earbuds is the easy connection to Apple’s ecosystem of devices. Whether you’re an Apple Watch, iPad or Mac user, connecting your AirPods Pro should be a breeze.

In this article, we will go through step-by-step instructions for connecting AirPods Pro to different Apple devices. Additionally, we’ll cover some common issues users face while connecting their AirPods as well as best practices for resetting and exploring accessibility settings.

Step by Step Guide

The following section provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect AirPods Pro to various Apple devices. Follow the relevant instructions to connect your AirPods to the device of your choice.

How to Connect AirPods Pro to iPhone

Pairing your AirPods Pro to your iPhone is quick and easy. Follow these steps to connect your AirPods Pro:

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on your iPhone
2. Open the lid of the AirPods Pro case and wait for the light to flash white.
3. On your iPhone, go to Settings -> Bluetooth and locate your AirPods Pro. Click on the connect button next to it. Once the AirPods are connected to your iPhone, you will see a checkmark next to AirPods Pro.

You may also connect your AirPods Pro to your iPhone via the Control Center:

1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your iPhone screen.
2. Press and hold the ‘Audio’ icon in the top-right corner of the Control Center. This will bring up the AirPlay menu.
3. Locate your AirPods Pro from the list of available devices and click on them to connect.

How to Connect AirPods Pro to iPad

Connecting your AirPods Pro to an iPad is just as easy. Follow these steps to connect your AirPods Pro to your iPad:

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on your iPad
2. Open the lid of the AirPods Pro case and wait for the light to flash white.
3. On your iPad, go to Settings -> Bluetooth. Locate your AirPods Pro and click on the connect button next to it. Once the AirPods are connected to your iPad, you will see a checkmark next to AirPods Pro.

You may also connect your AirPods Pro to your iPad via the Control Center:

1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your iPad screen.
2. Press and hold the ‘Audio’ icon in the top-right corner of the Control Center. This will bring up the AirPlay menu.
3. Locate your AirPods Pro from the list of available devices and click on them to connect.

How to Connect AirPods Pro to Mac

Connecting your AirPods Pro to your Mac is a little different than connecting to an iPhone or iPad, but still easy to do. Follow these steps to connect your AirPods Pro to your Mac:

1. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on your Mac
2. Open the lid of the AirPods Pro case and wait for the light to flash white.
3. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and go to ‘System Preferences.’
4. Click on Bluetooth, and once the AirPods are discovered, click the ‘Connect’ button next to them.

Note: Alternatively, you can connect your AirPods Pro to your Mac via the Bluetooth menu in the menu bar. Click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and select your AirPods from the drop-down menu.

How to Connect AirPods Pro to Apple Watch

Connecting your AirPods Pro to your Apple Watch is simple and convenient. Here’s how to connect your AirPods Pro to your Apple Watch:

1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on both your Apple Watch and iPhone connected to the Watch.
2. Open the lid of the AirPods Pro case and wait for the light to flash white.
3. On your Apple Watch, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the Control Center.
4. Tap the AirPlay icon and select your AirPods from the available options.

Troubleshooting Tips

While connecting your AirPods to your Apple devices is usually trouble-free, some users may run into issues. Here are some common issues and their solutions:

Not Connecting/ Pairing with Device

If your AirPods don’t seem to be connecting or pairing with your device, follow these steps:

1. Make sure your AirPods are charged.
2. Try resetting your AirPods – either perform a hard reset or a soft reset (see section VII for more details).
3. Forget your AirPods from the Bluetooth settings on your device and try connecting them again.
4. Ensure that your AirPods are selected as the default audio output on your device.

Sound Quality Issues

If you are experiencing sound quality issues with your AirPods Pro, try the following solutions:

1. Ensure that the AirPods are seated in your ear securely and facing the correct direction.
2. Make sure that the volume on your device is turned up, and there is no disturbance in the audio source.
3. Clean your AirPods as well as the charging case extensively.

Voice Commands

If you’re an iPhone or Apple Watch user, you can connect your AirPods Pro via Siri voice commands. Follow these steps for voice command connection:

Pairing with iPhone

1. Put your AirPods in your ears and activate Siri.
2. Ask Siri to connect to your AirPods by saying “Hey Siri, connect my AirPods.” Alternatively, you can ask Siri to play music or initiate a phone call through your AirPods.

Pairing with Apple Watch

1. Make sure your AirPods are in your ears and within range of your Apple Watch.
2. Activate Siri on your Apple Watch and ask Siri to connect to your AirPods.

Shortcuts

Shortcuts allows you to automate actions on your device through a single phrase. You can use Shortcuts to quickly connect your AirPods to your Apple devices. Here’s how to set it up:

Using Shortcuts app on iPhone

1. Download the Shortcuts app from the App Store, if you don’t have it already.
2. Open the app and click on ‘Create Shortcut.’
3. Tap ‘Add Action’ and search for ‘Set playback destination.’
4. Select your AirPods Pro from the list of available options and save the shortcut.

Setting up shortcuts on Apple Watch

1. Open the Shortcuts app on your Apple Watch.
2. Create a new shortcut by clicking on ‘Create Shortcut.’
3. Select ‘Audio,’ and choose ‘Choose audio device.’
4. Select your AirPods Pro and save the shortcut.

Automatic Switching

AirPods Pro supports automatic switching between Apple devices, which means that once your AirPods Pro are connected to a device, they can automatically connect to other devices in your Apple ecosystem.

Requirements:

1. Ios/iPadOS/MacOS/WatchOS 14.0 or later.
2. Signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all devices.
3. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on across devices.
4. The devices are near each other.

Here’s how to set up automatic switching feature:

1. Connect your AirPods to one of your Apple devices.
2. Bring another Apple device that you use with your AirPods and unlock it.
3. Make sure your AirPods are connected to the first device, then go the connected device AirPlay menu and select your AirPods on the control center.

Resetting AirPods Pro

If your AirPods Pro are not connecting or pairing properly, you may need to reset them.

Hard Reset

Follow these steps to perform a hard reset on your AirPods Pro:

1. Put your AirPods back in the charging case and keep the lid open.
2. Press and hold the button on the back of the case for about 10 seconds until the LED light flashes amber, then white.
3. Your AirPods are now reset and ready to connect to a device.

Soft Reset

If a hard reset doesn’t work for you, try a soft reset following these steps:

1. Go to Settings -> Bluetooth on your device
2. Locate your connected AirPods Pro and click on the ‘i’ icon next to it.
3. Click on ‘Forget This Device’ and confirm.
4. Once you’ve removed the AirPods from the connected devices, put them back in the charging case and connect them again to your device.

Accessibility Settings

AirPods Pro supports several accessibility settings, including the Live Listen feature, for users who are hearing impaired.

Enable Live Listen on AirPods Pro

1. Go to Settings -> Control Center -> Customize Controls.
2. Tap the ‘+’ button next to Hearing, then close Settings.
3. Put your AirPods in your ears and connect them to your device.
4. Open Control Center and tap the ear icon.
5. Tap ‘Live Listen’ to activate.

Conclusion

In this article, we covered different ways to connect your AirPods Pro to Apple devices. We also discussed troubleshooting tips, resetting, setting up automatic switching, and using voice commands, shortcuts, and accessibility settings. We hope that these instructions have helped you connect your AirPods Pro hassle-free.

Now, it’s time for you to test these methods and find the one that works best for you. If you face any difficulty, the Apple Support website offers useful resources and guides to help you out.