Instructions on how to use AirPods headphones for beginners

You own AirPods headphones but don't know how to use AirPods properly. The following TipsMake article will help you answer the problems you are facing and provide knowledge and answer your questions about how to use AirPods in the most detailed way. Let's follow along.

Learn about AirPods headphones

AirPods are True Wireless wireless headphones made by Apple. The headset is compatible with iPhones, iPads and some other smart devices. The AirPods headset line was launched on December 13, 2016 along with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. However, AirPods headphones are not sold with the phone but are sold separately at a reasonable price. 

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The connection of the AirPods wireless headphones is handled intelligently via the W1 or H1 processor. It also integrates many features such as optical sensors and accelerometers to know when to connect or pause. 

This line of headphones will be charged and stored in a compact charging box that can be conveniently placed in a pocket. Below the headphone box is a lightning port to plug in the headphone charging cable.

What devices are AirPods headphones compatible with?

As mentioned above, AirPods headphones are compatible with iPhone, iPad, and other devices. Specifically, AirPods are compatible with devices that support Blutooth 4.0 or higher. Although some AirPods features may only be available on apple devices that use iCloud. AirPods have all the following device functions:

1. iPhone 5 or later phones running iOS 10 or later.
2. iPod Touch 6th generation or later running iOS 10 or later.
3. 2013 iPads include Air, Mini 2 and later running iOS 10 or later.
4. Macs running macOS Sierra or later.
5. Apple TVs in 4th generation and later.
6. Apple Watch models run watchOS 3 or higher.
7. 2nd generation AirPods are compatible with devices running iOS 12.2 or higher, and MacOS 10.14.4 or higher or watchOS 5.2 or higher.
8. AirPods Pro is compatible with devices running iOS 13.2 or later. Compatible with WatchOS 6.1 and above, macOS Catalina 10.15.1. or later., tvOS 13.2 or later.

Instructions on how to connect Airpods with other devices

Below are 4 ways to connect AirPods to different devices. Follow along to learn how to use AirPods in the most optimal way.

How to use Airpods with iPad, iPhone

To be able to connect AirPods to Apple devices such as iPad and iPhone, you just need to follow these steps: 

1. Step 1 : Select Control Center - control center > Turn on Bluetooth mode

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1. Step 2 : While the headset is still in the box, open the AirPods headset cover and place it about 5 cm close to the connected device.  
2. Step 3: When a connection request message is displayed on the touch screen of your iPhone or iPad device, then select Connect.

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1. Step 4 : Select Done. So you have successfully connected AirPods. From now on, you just need to turn on Bluetooth and then put on the headset to use it immediately, no need to connect or use AirPods again.

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Note: If you want to connect AirPods to other Apple devices that share the same account, you need to do the following:

1. With a Macbook computer running macOS Sierra, you need to select AirPods at the volume icon on the menu bar without having to put two headphones in the box. 
2. With iOS 10 or watchOS 3 devices: Open Control Center and select AirPods.
3. With iOS 11, open Control Center and select the music icon, then select AirPods.

How to use Airpods with MacOS

To learn how to use AirPods with MacOS, follow these steps: 

1. Step 1 : Open the AirPods headset box (Note that the headset is still in the box).
2. Step 2 : Turn on Bluetooth on your Mac to scan the device.

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1. Step 3 : To connect, click Connect.

How to use Airpods with Apple Watch smart watch

1. Step 1 : Open the lid of the AirPods box, keeping it close to the Apple Watch at a maximum distance of 5 cm. Note that the headset must still be in the box.
2. Step 2 : Hold the round button on the back of the AirPods case until the LED light inside the case turns white.
3. Step 3 : On Apple Watch, go to Settings > Select Bluetooth > Wait for the Apple Watch to find AirPods > Then select AirPods to make the connection. Wait a few seconds and then a successful connection message will appear.

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How to use Airpods with other non-Apple devices

To use AirPods headphones with other non-Apple devices, the device must be compatible with the headphones and meet the above criteria. When the device fully meets the above criteria, you only need to perform the following steps: 

How to connect Airpods to Android phone

1. Step 1: Open the AirPods box and hold down the small button on the back until the light turns white.
2. Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth on your Android phone > Click find device > Click on the AirPods name and wait for connection.
3. Step 3: Take the headset out of the box and use as usual.

How to connect AirPods to Windows computer

1. Step 1: Go to Settings on your computer > Select Devices to check if Bluetooth is turned on or not.

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1. Step 2 : Select Add Bluetooth or other device .

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1. Step 3: Open and hold down the small button on the back of the AirPods box until the light turns white.
2. Step 4: In the Add a device list of the Bluetooth menu, you will see the name AirPods appear, click to pair.

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1. Step 5: Click Done to complete.

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Instructions for installing AirPods after connecting to the device

After connecting your AirPods, you can install additional settings to make your AirPods more 'cool'. Below are some instructions for installing AirPods after connecting to the device that you can refer to:

Rename AirPods

Go to Settings > Select Bluetooth > Find the name of your AirPods and press the i button  above  that line > Tap Name > Delete and enter a new name > Tap Done .

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Customize active noise cancellation feature

You can customize the active noise cancellation feature on AirPods headphones in the following ways:

Method 1: Turn on and off ANC from the AirPods Pro headphones themselves

AirPods Pro is equipped with a force sensor, which can quickly switch between ANC mode and TM mode. You just need to squeeze the body of the headset firmly and you will hear a tone indicating that the sound mode has been successfully switched.

Method 2: Turn ANC on and off using Control Center on iPhone

Open Control Center on iPhone > Press and hold the volume bar to access the AirPods control panel > Select  Noise Cancellation .

Method 3: Go to Settings to turn ANC on and off

Go to  Settings  > Select Bluetooth > Click on the letter  i  next to the name of AirPods Pro > Select  Noise Cancellation .

Method 4: Use Apple Watch to turn ANC on and off

While listening to music, go to the AirPlay icon >  Select  Noise Cancellation .

Turn on/off the Headphone Auto-detection feature

Go to Settings > Select  Bluetooth  > Find the name of AirPods and press and hold the i button  above that line > Select to turn on/off the Automatic ear detection  feature  .

How to increase volume

1. Method 1 : Press the physical volume up/down button on the iPhone.
2. Method 2 : Access  Control Center  > At the  Volume bar , you just need to drag the volume up or down.

Set Microphone mode on AirPods

Go to Settings > Select Bluetooth

 Settings  > Select  Bluetooth  > Press and hold the  i button  at the name line of your AirPods > Select  Microphone > Select Automatically switch AirPods , Always on left AirPod or Always on right AirPod depending on your needs.

Change the headset double tap function

Open Settings > Select Bluetooth > Press the i button above the name line of your AirPods > In the TWICE TAP ON AIRPODS section , select the desired headset > Adjust the action corresponding to double tapping on the ear listen to AirPods.

Change the function of the force sensor

Open  Settings  > Select  Bluetooth  > Press the i button above the name line of your AirPods > In the TWICE TAP ON AIRPODS section , select the desired headset > Adjust the operation on AirPods to correspond to the long press operation. transform force.

Cancel connection with phone

Open  Settings  > Select  Bluetooth  > Press the  i button  above the name of your AirPods > Select  Forget this device and you're done.

Instructions for charging Airpods

The capacity of the AirPods headset battery is considered to be quite long. You can refer to the battery life of the AirPods headset line as:

1. Get over 24 hours of listening and up to 18 hours of talk time when the headphones are regularly charged inside the charging case.
2. Use up to 5 hours of continuous listening and 3 hours of talk time after each charge.
3. Can listen for 3 hours and talk for 2 hours with just 15 minutes of charging.

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To be able to charge the AirPods headset, you just need to put the headset in the box and then use the lightning port to plug it into the charger similar to charging a phone.

To be able to use headphones without interruption, you should also pay attention to the characteristics of Airpods running out of battery such as:

- When the headset runs out of battery: During the process of wearing the Airpods headset, the battery will almost run out, there will be a warning tone and before the battery is completely depleted, it will alert again.

– Check the headset's battery status simply through these steps: 

Open the iPhone screen > Swipe from left to right > Drag to Battery Notification to know the remaining battery status of AirPods.

Or you can swipe the Control Center bar then select the battery icon to check the battery status of AirPods.

– Headphone battery status can be identified through the LED notification light on the box:

1. Red LED: Notifies that the battery is not full if you are plugged in to charge. In the unplugged state, the battery is currently below 80%.
2. Blue LED light: Notifies that the battery is full if the charger is plugged in. If the charger is not plugged in, the headset battery is above 80%.

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1. White LED light: Device is ready to pair.

Instructions on how to clean AirPods headphones

Cleaning headphones is also one of the things you need to do regularly. Because after a period of use, dust will stick to the headphones. If not cleaned, it is easy to damage the parts inside the headphones. At the same time, cleaning your headphones regularly is also a way to keep your ears cleaner. You can clean your headphones in the following way:

1. Prepare a dry, soft cloth and then moisten it with clean water to clean around the AirPods headphones. 
2. If there are stains that are difficult to clean with a damp cloth, you can use alcohol to clean easily.
3. Use a cotton swab to check and absorb water in the ear canals, if any.
4. In the grooves and openings of the headset, use a soft-bristled brush to clean thoroughly.
5. Use a soft, clean and dry bristle brush to remove dirt from the lightning charging port.
6. Use a cotton swab to gently clean the inside of the container. In particular, be careful when cleaning deeply in the charging ports to avoid damaging the metal contacts.
7. Clean the earplugs by yanking them off the headset to remove them, then rinsing them thoroughly with water. Wipe the earplugs with a soft cloth and let the earplugs dry completely before reattaching them to the AirPods.

Epilogue

Above is the information shared on how to use AirPods headphones simply and quickly by TipsMake. Hopefully the above sharing and tips will help you in using AirPods headphones effectively and optimally exploiting the features and uses of AirPods. If you find the article interesting and useful, please share it with everyone.

David Pac

Update 10 October 2023