How do I pair my airpods on the PC if I cannot see them?

Denise 0 Reputation points
2026-09-15T21:14:18.2+00:00

I tried pairing my airpods on my PC and do not see them.

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  1. Clary-N 16,010 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-09-16T01:44:38.8966667+00:00

    Hi Denise,

    I can see that the AI Answer has already covered the basic pairing steps. Were you able to try them and did the AirPods appear at any point?

    Could you also confirm whether the PC can detect and connect to other Bluetooth devices and whether the AirPods appear normally on a phone or another computer? Please press Win + R, type winver and share the Windows version and build shown.

    In the meantime, fully charge the AirPods and their case, then temporarily turn off Bluetooth on any nearby devices they normally connect to. Restart the PC and install any available updates under Settings > Windows Update.

    If the AirPods still do not appear, open the Get Help app and run the Bluetooth troubleshooter. You can also open Device Manager, expand Bluetooth, select the Bluetooth adapter and choose Update driver > Search automatically for drivers. If Windows does not find a newer driver, check the PC manufacturer’s support site for the latest Bluetooth driver for your exact model.

    Please let me know what you find and I’ll help you with the most suitable next step.

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  2. AI answer

    2026-09-15T21:14:29.5533333+00:00
    1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on the PC.
    2. Put the AirPods into pairing mode so they become discoverable. For AirPods, this typically means placing them in the case, opening the lid, and using the case button until they are ready to pair.
    3. On the PC, select the Network, Sound, or Battery icon next to the time and date on the taskbar.
    4. Select Manage Bluetooth devices from the Bluetooth quick setting.
    5. Look under New devices and select the AirPods if they appear, then follow any prompts and select Done.

    If the AirPods still do not appear:

    • Make sure they are still in pairing mode and nearby.
    • If the device is not displayed in the list, the Bluetooth devices discovery setting might need to be set to Advanced.
    • Turn Airplane mode off.
    • Try turning Bluetooth off and back on.
    • Remove the Bluetooth device and pair it again if it was previously added.

    Windows can also show a Swift Pair notification for supported Bluetooth devices when they are nearby and discoverable. If that notification appears, select Connect.

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