AirPods User Guide About your AirPods Which AirPods do I have? Use controls and gestures with your AirPods Get information about your AirPods Rename your AirPods Which AirPods do I have? Use controls and gestures with your AirPods Get information about your AirPods Rename your AirPods Pair and charge Pair AirPods with an Apple device Pair AirPods with a non-Apple device Switch AirPods between Apple devices Charge AirPods Pair AirPods with an Apple device Pair AirPods with a non-Apple device Switch AirPods between Apple devices Get the right fit Find the right fit with AirPods Pro Remove and attach ear tips on AirPods Pro Find the right fit with AirPods 3, 4, or 5 Find the right fit with AirPods Pro Remove and attach ear tips on AirPods Pro Find the right fit with AirPods 3, 4, or 5 Play and share audio Play audio on your AirPods Share audio on iPhone or iPad Share audio on Apple TV 4K Play audio on your AirPods Share audio on iPhone or iPad Share audio on Apple TV 4K Make calls, listen to messages, and translate with AirPods Make and receive phone and FaceTime calls Make and answer calls with AirPods 1 or 2 Make and answer calls with AirPods 3, 4, or 5, or AirPods Pro Make and answer calls with AirPods Max Listen and respond to messages Translate in-person conversations Make and receive phone and FaceTime calls Make and answer calls with AirPods 1 or 2 Make and answer calls with AirPods 3, 4, or 5, or AirPods Pro Make and answer calls with AirPods Max Make and answer calls with AirPods 1 or 2 Make and answer calls with AirPods 3, 4, or 5, or AirPods Pro Make and answer calls with AirPods Max Listen and respond to messages Translate in-person conversations Spatial Audio, noise control, and AirPods settings Control Spatial Audio and head tracking Switch between listening modes Adjust listening mode settings Change settings for AirPods or AirPods Pro Change settings for AirPods Max Customize EQ Control Spatial Audio and head tracking Switch between listening modes Adjust listening mode settings Change settings for AirPods or AirPods Pro Change settings for AirPods Max Use accessibility features Get started with accessibility features Set headphone accommodations Use and customize Transparency mode Play the same sound in both of your AirPods Play background sounds Use Live Listen Change force sensor or button settings Adjust the volume of sound effects Get started with accessibility features Set headphone accommodations Use and customize Transparency mode Play the same sound in both of your AirPods Play background sounds Use Live Listen Change force sensor or button settings Adjust the volume of sound effects Use hearing health features with AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 Track your heart rate during workouts with AirPods Pro 3 Use AirPods with camera apps Find your AirPods Restart, unpair, or reset AirPods Safety, handling, and support Important safety and handling information FCC compliance statement ISED Canada compliance statement Ultra Wideband information Class 1 Laser information Apple and the environment Disposal and recycling information Important safety and handling information FCC compliance statement ISED Canada compliance statement Ultra Wideband information Class 1 Laser information Apple and the environment Disposal and recycling information Copyright and trademarks Pair AirPods with your Apple devices to listen to music, movies, messages, and more. You can also use your AirPods to make and answer phone calls and FaceTime calls with compatible devices. After you set up your AirPods with one Apple device (like your iPhone), your AirPods connect automatically to your other Apple devices where you’re signed in to the same Apple Account . If you aren’t sure which AirPods you have, see Which AirPods do I have? Pair AirPods with iPhone or iPad Pair AirPods with Mac Pair AirPods with Apple Watch Pair AirPods with an Apple TV device Pair AirPods with Apple Vision Pro Pair AirPods with iPhone or iPad Before you begin, make sure your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS installed . When pairing, your device must also be connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network, or you may not have access to Find My features. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, then do one of the following: AirPods or AirPods Pro: Open the case with your AirPods inside, then hold it next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears. AirPods Max: Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, and within 60 seconds, hold them next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears. You can also connect AirPods Max to your device using an audio cable . Tap Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, then do one of the following: AirPods or AirPods Pro: Open the case with your AirPods inside, then hold it next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears. AirPods or AirPods Pro: Open the case with your AirPods inside, then hold it next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears. AirPods Max: Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, and within 60 seconds, hold them next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears. You can also connect AirPods Max to your device using an audio cable . AirPods Max: Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, and within 60 seconds, hold them next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears. You can also connect AirPods Max to your device using an audio cable . Follow the onscreen instructions, then tap Done. Follow the onscreen instructions, then tap Done. If you don’t see the setup animation, you can pair AirPods with your device manually . Step-by-Step Help: Get guided and personalized support if you need help pairing your AirPods with your iPhone. Open Step-by-Step Help. Pair AirPods with Mac Before you begin, make sure your Mac has the latest version of macOS installed .

Go to the System Settings app on your Mac. Go to the System Settings app on your Mac. Click Bluetooth in the sidebar. Click Bluetooth in the sidebar. Make sure Bluetooth is on, then do one of the following: AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your Mac, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5, or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your Mac, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. You can also connect AirPods Max to your device using an audio cable . Make sure Bluetooth is on, then do one of the following: AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your Mac, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your Mac, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5, or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your Mac, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5, or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your Mac, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. You can also connect AirPods Max to your device using an audio cable . AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. You can also connect AirPods Max to your device using an audio cable . In the list of devices, select your AirPods, then click Connect. In the list of devices, select your AirPods, then click Connect. Tip: You can also show Bluetooth settings in the menu bar to make it easier to pair your AirPods. Pair AirPods with Apple Watch Before you begin, make sure your Apple Watch has the latest version of watchOS installed . Go to the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Go to the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Tap Bluetooth, then tap your AirPods on the Bluetooth screen to connect. Tap Bluetooth, then tap your AirPods on the Bluetooth screen to connect. If you don’t see the setup animation, you can pair AirPods with your device manually . Pair AirPods with an Apple TV device Before you begin, make sure your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD has the latest version of tvOS installed . Go to the Settings app on your Apple TV device. Go to the Settings app on your Apple TV device. Scroll down, select Remotes and Devices, then select Bluetooth. Scroll down, select Remotes and Devices, then select Bluetooth. Do one of the following: AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: Open your AirPods case, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5, or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. Do one of the following: AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: Open your AirPods case, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: Open your AirPods case, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5, or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5, or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. Below Headphones, select your AirPods. Below Headphones, select your AirPods. Pair AirPods with Apple Vision Pro Before you begin, make sure your Apple Vision Pro has the latest version of visionOS installed . For the most immersive experience, you can pair AirPods 4, AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), or AirPods Pro 3, which provide Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency when paired with Apple Vision Pro (using a proprietary wireless audio protocol). AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 1, AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning), and AirPods Max wireless headphones use Apple AAC Bluetooth ® Codec to ensure excellent audio quality; however, Bluetooth connections aren’t lossless. Go to the Settings app on Apple Vision Pro. Go to the Settings app on Apple Vision Pro. Do one of the following: AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: With your AirPods in the charging case, open the lid, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5 , or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, then press and hold the listening mode button on AirPods Max for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. Do one of the following: AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: With your AirPods in the charging case, open the lid, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 1, 2, or 3, or AirPods Pro 1 or 2: With your AirPods in the charging case, open the lid, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5 , or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5 , or AirPods Pro 3: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the AirPods case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, then press and hold the listening mode button on AirPods Max for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, then press and hold the listening mode button on AirPods Max for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. Below Other Devices, tap your AirPods. Below Other Devices, tap your AirPods. For more information about using AirPods with Apple Vision Pro, see the Apple Support article Use AirPods with Apple Vision Pro . Note: Lossless Audio only works when connected to Apple Vision Pro. Availability varies by region. Connect AirPods Max with an audio cable You can connect AirPods Max to your device using a supported audio cable. AirPods Max 1: Connect an Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable to the charging port on your AirPods Max and to the headphone jack on your device. AirPods Max 1: Connect an Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable to the charging port on your AirPods Max and to the headphone jack on your device. AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2: Connect an Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable to the charging port on your AirPods Max and to the headphone jack on your device. You can also connect a USB-C to USB-C cable from your AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2 to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with a USB-C port. For full functionality, turn on Bluetooth on the connected device. (Requires iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, or later.) AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2: Connect an Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable to the charging port on your AirPods Max and to the headphone jack on your device. You can also connect a USB-C to USB-C cable from your AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2 to an iPhone, iPad, or Mac with a USB-C port. For full functionality, turn on Bluetooth on the connected device. (Requires iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, or later.) Pair AirPods with a device manually If you try to connect your AirPods to your device and you don’t see the setup animation, you can pair AirPods with your device manually. Do one of the following: AirPods 4 or 5 , or AirPods Pro 3: Open the charging case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button on AirPods Max for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. If you have AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2, you can also pair your AirPods with your device by connecting them using a USB-C to USB-C cable. Other AirPods models: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white. Do one of the following: AirPods 4 or 5 , or AirPods Pro 3: Open the charging case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the case so the status light flashes white. AirPods 4 or 5 , or AirPods Pro 3: Open the charging case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then double-tap the front of the case so the status light flashes white. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button on AirPods Max for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. If you have AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2, you can also pair your AirPods with your device by connecting them using a USB-C to USB-C cable. AirPods Max: Press and hold the listening mode button on AirPods Max for about 5 seconds, or until the status light flashes white. If you have AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) or AirPods Max 2, you can also pair your AirPods with your device by connecting them using a USB-C to USB-C cable. Other AirPods models: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white. Other AirPods models: Open the case with your AirPods inside, hold it next to your device, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white. Go to the Settings app on your device (on Mac, go to the System Settings app). Go to the Settings app on your device (on Mac, go to the System Settings app). Tap or click Bluetooth, then select your AirPods when they appear in the list. Tap or click Bluetooth, then select your AirPods when they appear in the list.