AirPods: Can you pair AirPods with Android?

Although it is often assumed, the AirPods cannot be used exclusively with an Apple device. Pairing is also possible with smartphones with Android installed, so you can listen to your music with the headphones. Nevertheless, you should pay attention to some things.

Connecting AirPods with Android: Here's what you need to watch out for

Generally, it's no problem to connect your Apple headphones to an Android device. However, you should pay attention to a few things.

1. To rule out problems in advance, you should use a current smartphone with an updated Android operating system.
2. Before setting up, make sure that the latest version of Android is installed and no further updates are possible.
3. In addition, you must have Bluetooth enabled on your smartphone.
4. Also important is that the battery is charged enough so that it does not fail during pairing.

Connect AirPods with Android: How it works

1. First, go to the settings on your smartphone and switch to the "Bluetooth" section.
2. Enable the feature if you haven't already and look for free available devices.
3. Legen Sie die AirPods nun in das Ladecase und lassen Sie den Deckel geöffnet.
4. Drücken Sie die Setup-Taste auf der Rückseite des Case und halten Sie diese, bis die LED weiß blinkt.
5. Nun sollten sich die Kopfhörer und Ihr Smartphone automatisch koppeln.