<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/b2JFdq6nBNs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><bi-shortcode id="summary-shortcode" data-type="summary-shortcode" class="mceNonEditable" contenteditable="false">Summary List Placement</bi-shortcode><p>Apple's <a href="http://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/196318/614286/10014'subId1=bi_080619-connect-airpods-to-pc&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fapple-airpods-with-charging-case-latest-model-white%2F6084400.p%3FskuId%3D6084400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AirPods</a> are completely wireless Bluetooth earbuds, designed primarily for iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad. But AirPods work with all sorts of other devices as well, including Android phones and PCs.</p><p>Of course, if you use AirPods with a PC, you won't get their connectivity to Sirithat only works when the buds are connected to an iPhone or iPad.</p><p>But if you want to use your AirPods with your PC computer when they're not paired with your iPhone, here is how to get them up and running.</p><h2><strong>How to connect AirPods to a PC</strong></h2><p><strong>1. </strong>Make sure your AirPods are in the case and are charged.</p><p><strong>2. </strong>Start Settings from the Start menu. It's the gear-shaped icon above the power button. You can also type "Settings" in the Start menu search box.</p><p><img src="https://static3.businessinsider.com/image/5d49e341100a2418562781e4-2153/airpod-1.jpg" border="0" alt="airpod 1" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Open Settings from the Start menu."></p><p><strong>3. </strong>Click "Devices."</p><p><strong>4. </strong>At the top of the "Bluetooth & other devices" section, make sure Bluetooth is turned on (the switch should be slid to the right and colored blue).</p><p><img src="https://static5.businessinsider.com/image/5d49e356100a2415b6003694-1951/airpods-2.jpg" border="0" alt="airpods 2" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in Settings, then click the Add Bluetooth button."></p><p><strong>5. </strong>Click "Add Bluetooth or other device"</p><p><strong>6. </strong>In the Add a device window, click "Bluetooth."</p><p><strong>7. </strong>Open the lid of your AirPods case.</p><p><strong>8. </strong>Press and hold the small button on the back of the case for several seconds, until the status light on the front of the case starts blinking white.</p><p><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5d49e390100a2413b478333c-2400/airpods-3.jpg" border="0" alt="airpods case button" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="The button on the back of the case puts the AirPods in pairing mode."></p><p><strong>9. </strong>The AirPods should appear in the list of devices available for pairing (they might first appear as "Headphones," and then change to "AirPods" after a few moments). Click "AirPods."</p><p><img src="https://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5d49e3e7100a2413ea156af5-1921/airpods-4.jpg" border="0" alt="airpods 4" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="After the AirPods are in pairing mode, you should see them appear in the list of available devices."></p><p>Windows will connect to the AirPods and display a success message. You can now listen to your PC audio through the AirPods.</p><p><img src="https://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5d49e415100a24140404eb13-1913/airpods-5.jpg" border="0" alt="airpods 5" data-mce-source="Dave Johnson/Business Insider" data-mce-caption="After the Bluetooth setup is complete, you can click &quotDone&quot and close Settings."></p><section data-track-content="" data-post-type="post"><h2>Related coverage from<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-analytics-post-depth="100" data-analytics-module="body_link" data-uri="4c86c1c3a45644bf07d168dc4c802e5e">Tech Reference</a>:</h2><ul><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-see-airpod-battery">How to check the battery life of your AirPods on various Apple devices, including your AirPods case</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-airpods-pair-with-phone-device">How to use AirPods and pair them with almost any phone or device</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-customize-airpods">How to customize all of your AirPods' features using an iPhone or iPad</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-turn-on-bluetooth-on-windows-10">How to turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 10 computer, and use it to connect a Bluetooth device</a></h3></li></ul></section><p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-earbuds'tht" >The best earbuds you can buy</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-connect-airpods-to-pc#comments">Join the conversation about this story »</a></p>
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