While AirPods are primarily designed for Apple devices, you can connect them to Chromebooks as well. Obviously, just like connecting AirPods to an Android device, you’ll lose some of the functionality, such as Siri, auto-switching between devices, auto-pairing, and more. But you can still enjoy high-quality audio and active noise cancellation. How to connect AirPods to Chromebook? This post will definitely help you a lot!

How to connect AirPods to Chromebook?

Connecting AirPods to a Chromebook is a straightforward process, as Chromebooks support Bluetooth devices. Here’s a step-by-step guide to connect your AirPods:

Note:

Close all music or video apps on your iPhone or other Apple device before connecting. When AirPods are connected to an Apple device, there may be issues with pairing with your Chromebook (or any other device) during playback.

Step 1. Enable bluetooth on your Chromebook:

Click on the time at the bottom right of the screen to open the system tray and notification panel. 

Click on the Bluetooth symbol. If Bluetooth is disabled, click on it to toggle it on.

Step 2. Place your AirPods in pairing mode:

Put your AirPods in their case if they aren’t already.

Open the lid of the AirPods case, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until you see the status light flash white, indicating that the AirPods are in pairing mode.

Step 3. Connect the AirPods with the Chromebook:

On your Chromebook, with Bluetooth enabled, click on the Bluetooth symbol in the system tray.

Select “Bluetooth settings” from the dropdown list, which will open the Bluetooth settings menu. 

You should see your AirPods listed under “Unpaired devices.” They may appear as “AirPods,” your custom name for them, or simply “Headphones.” 

If your AirPods don’t automatically appear in your Chromebook’s Bluetooth list, press and hold the settings button on the back of the case until your Chromebook detects them.

Click on your AirPods, and when prompted, select “Connect.”

Step 4. Finish pairing and confirm the connection:

Once the AirPods are connected, you should see them listed as a paired device.

The status light on your AirPods should stop flashing, indicating a successful connection.

To check if they are the default audio output, click on the sound icon in the system tray. Your AirPods should be listed as the output device.

You may also need the video to connect.

Why Won’t My AirPods Connect to My Chromebook?

If you are unable to connect, make sure the AirPods are sufficiently charged and retry the pairing process.

If the Chromebook can’t find the AirPods, ensure that they are not connected to another device, as the AirPods can’t be connected to two devices simultaneously. You might need to restart your Chromebook or reset your AirPods.

How to Disconnect AirPods from Your Chromebook?

To disconnect AirPods from your Chromebook, navigate to your laptop’s Bluetooth settings and disable the connection. Alternatively, press and hold the pairing button on the back of the AirPods charging case until it disconnects.

Take Away Notes

How to connect AirPods to Chromebook? Just follow the specific 4 steps: enable Bluetooth on your Chromebook, place your AirPods in pairing mode, connect the AirPods with the Chromebook, and finish pairing and confirm the connection. If there is any trouble when connecting, be careful to check the mode of the AirPods.

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