How to connect My Airpods to my computer

I did everything according to the instructions, as you wrote. But bluetooth still can't see my headphones.

Hi Padraig,

I'm Amr, an independent advisor.

Follow these steps to connect your AirPods to a Windows laptop.

1. Put the AirPods into their charging case
   Close the case and wait a few seconds. Ideally, the AirPods should have at least 20% battery before you pair them to your laptop.
2. Open the AirPods case
   Open the case and leave the AirPods inside while you follow the rest of these steps.
3. Press and hold the Setup button
   The Setup button is the small, circular button on the backside of the case. Hold it down until you see the LED lights flashing on the inside (older AirPods) or front (AirPods Pro).

The Setup button puts the AirPods into pairing mode, an essential step for pairing any Bluetooth device.

4. Open the Start Menu
   Click the Windows logo on your laptop to open the Start Menu on your laptop. With Windows 10, you’ll find it in the bottom left corner. Windows 11 users will see it in the bottom taskbar.
5. Go to Settings
   Find the gear-shaped icon and click it to open Settings.
6. Open Bluetooth & devices
   Windows 11 users should click Bluetooth & devices on the left-hand column. If you’re on Windows 10, click Devices on the Settings icon menu, then click Bluetooth & devices on the left column.
7. Add a new Bluetooth device
   On Windows 10, click Add Bluetooth to other devices next to the grey plus icon. Windows 11 users must click the blue Add Device button within the Devices row.
8. Choose Bluetooth
   A pop-up screen will give you the options of Bluetooth, Wireless display or dock, and Everything else.

Choose Bluetooth.
9. Select your AirPods
After a few seconds, a list of available Bluetooth devices will load on the Add a device window. Click the icon for your AirPods.

10. Click Done
    A window will pop up, declaring, “Your device is ready to go.” Click Done.

I hope this is helpful. If you require any additional assistance, don't hesitate to respond to this.

This is a user-to-user support forum. We're users just like you helping other users to find solutions to their problems.

Best Regard
Amr

ok thank you it worked

Instructions unclear. I created a nuclear bomb

Hi Padraig,

I'm Amr, an independent advisor.

Follow these steps to connect your AirPods to a Windows laptop.

1. Put the AirPods into their charging case
   Close the case and wait a few seconds. Ideally, the AirPods should have at least 20% battery before you pair them to your laptop.
2. Open the AirPods case
   Open the case and leave the AirPods inside while you follow the rest of these steps.
3. Press and hold the Setup button
   The Setup button is the small, circular button on the backside of the case. Hold it down until you see the LED lights flashing on the inside (older AirPods) or front (AirPods Pro).

The Setup button puts the AirPods into pairing mode, an essential step for pairing any Bluetooth device.

4. Open the Start Menu
   Click the Windows logo on your laptop to open the Start Menu on your laptop. With Windows 10, you’ll find it in the bottom left corner. Windows 11 users will see it in the bottom taskbar.
5. Go to Settings
   Find the gear-shaped icon and click it to open Settings.
6. Open Bluetooth & devices
   Windows 11 users should click Bluetooth & devices on the left-hand column. If you’re on Windows 10, click Devices on the Settings icon menu, then click Bluetooth & devices on the left column.
7. Add a new Bluetooth device
   On Windows 10, click Add Bluetooth to other devices next to the grey plus icon. Windows 11 users must click the blue Add Device button within the Devices row.
8. Choose Bluetooth
   A pop-up screen will give you the options of Bluetooth, Wireless display or dock, and Everything else.

Choose Bluetooth.
9. Select your AirPods
After a few seconds, a list of available Bluetooth devices will load on the Add a device window. Click the icon for your AirPods.

10. Click Done
    A window will pop up, declaring, “Your device is ready to go.” Click Done.

I hope this is helpful. If you require any additional assistance, don't hesitate to respond to this.

This is a user-to-user support forum. We're users just like you helping other users to find solutions to their problems.

Best Regard
Amr

Hi

I have a different problem and I can't find the answer anywhere

My airpods got connected to my surface laptop 4 and I've been using it without any problem for the past 8 month but yesterday when i connected the airpod they would contact for a second and discount on it own a minute late, also when it's connected it does not activate and the sound keeps coming out of laptop speakers.i checked and it seems like air pods connect to other devices with out any problem. I changed with a Xiaomi phone and samsung phone and it worked out perfectly.the battery is also full

So i don't understand why connecting to laptop is not possible .