How to Make AirPods Automatically Switch Devices

If your house is anything like mine, we have one pair of AirPods but two users. So how the hell can we use them both?

Well, obviously we could both be listening to the same music or podcast at the same time while each wearing an AirPod, but our musical tastes vary depending on what we're doing. We might also not be together when using the AirPods. So we have to make the AirPods switch devices, which can be tricky because the AirPods want to connect to the previous device they were connected to.

Follow this article to learn more.

Automatically switch devices with AirPods

Currently, AirPods only automatically switch between your iPhone and Apple Watch. It just means that if you connect your AirPods to an iPad, you'll have to manually switch back to your iPhone or Apple Watch.

1. Simply sign into your Apple account on the devices you want to automatically pair with your AirPods and place it near your AirPods case.

It's that simple with Apple devices that are synced together.

Manually switch between devices using AirPods

For any other devices you want to connect your AirPods to, you'll just have to do it the old-fashioned way.

Connect to iPhone

Connecting to your iPhone is your easiest option. It will also probably be your most frequent use.

1. Make sure your Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
2. Open your AirPods.
3. Place the AirPods case near your iPhone.
4. A connection animation will appear on your iPhone, and you need to click connect
5. Congratulations! Your AirPods are now connected.

Switch to Apple Watch

Once you've connected your AirPods to your iPhone, you can seamlessly switch to your Apple Watch.

1. You must play your music from your Apple Watch.
2. Slide the Center de contrôle on the screen.
3. Then select the Bluetooth and choose your AirPods.

Switch to iPad

1. Open the Center de contrôle and select the Bluetooth option.
2. Choose your AirPods.

Switch to Mac

1. Open the Parameters application.
2. So choose Bluetooth preferences.
3. Make sure your Bluetooth is on.
4. Now select Show Bluetooth in menu bar. This will put the Bluetooth icon at the top of your screen for easy access.
5. Once you click on the Bluetooth icon in your menu bar, you can select your AirPods and choose to connect them.

While AirPods connect easily to Apple devices, they can connect to other devices. Below, you'll find out how to use your AirPods with non-Apple devices.

Switch to Chromebook

1. Using your Chromebook, make sure your Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Now choose the Menu tab at the bottom right of your screen.
3. Open the AirPods case and leave the AirPods inside.
4. Press and hold the implement button on the back of the AirPods case. This will allow the AirPods to be discovered by other Bluetooth sources.
5. The AirPods will flash white. Then you can choose them from your Chromebook's Bluetooth menu.

Switch to Android

1. Go to Parameters app on your Android device.
2. Now select Bluetooth.
3. Open the AirPods case and leave the AirPods inside.
4. Then press and hold the implement button on the back of the AirPods case.
5. The AirPods will flash white. Then you can choose them from Bluetooth menu on your Android device.

Switch to PC

1. Open the Parameters application on your PC.
2. Now choose features from the menu.
3. Then select the Bluetooth and other devices tab and to choose Add Bluetooth or other device.
4. Then choose Bluetooth among the options..
5. Open the AirPods case and leave the AirPods inside.
6. Press and hold the implement button on the back of the AirPods case.
7. The AirPods will flash white. Then you can choose them from your PC's Bluetooth menu.

Connect devices with AirPods

Even though the automatic connection of AirPods is limited to exclusive Apple products, you can easily switch between almost any Bluetooth-enabled device with them.

Did you manage to switch between devices with your AirPods? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments.