How to connect AirPods to iPhone?

You can connect AirPods to iPhone in just a few seconds if Bluetooth is on and the AirPods case has enough battery. Most pairing problems happen because the AirPods are already linked to another nearby device or are not in the right pairing state.

Steps

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone.
2. Open the AirPods case near the iPhone.
3. Wait for the pairing prompt to appear on screen.
4. Tap Connect and test audio playback after setup.

If AirPods do not connect

• Charge the AirPods and the case first.
• Move other paired Apple devices farther away for the first setup.
• Reset the AirPods if they were previously linked to another device.

Pro Tip

• Rename your AirPods after pairing if you use them with multiple Apple devices, because it makes switching and troubleshooting easier later.
• Keep the case lid open during pairing so the iPhone can detect them properly.
• If sound connects to the wrong device, open Bluetooth settings and confirm the active output manually.

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