Operate AirPods - how it works

The AirPods from Apple have different functions, like listening to music and making phone calls. To use them, it is necessary to know beforehand how to operate the Apple headphones properly. You can get an overview of the different operating options in this article.

Operate: How to pair your AirPods before use

Before you can operate the AirPods from your iOS device or Mac, it is necessary to pair the Apple headphones with the respective device. To pair the devices, please first make sure that the Bluetooth function is enabled and you have installed the latest software version on the device. Then, open the AirPods case, hold it close to the device you want to pair and tap "Connect" in the graphic that appears.

These are the control options you have with AirPods

Depending on which version of AirPods you have and which device you use them with, you can use the Apple headphones to control both music playback and phone calls.

1. To start music playback, please open the control center on your iOS device, press and hold the audio card, and select the AirPods.
2. If you want to listen to music from your Mac with the AirPods, first click the "Volume Control" in the menu bar, and then select the AirPods under "Output Device".
3. Erhalten Sie einen Anruf, nehmen Sie diesen auf den AirPods an, indem Sie auf den Kraftsensor drücken oder doppelt auf einen AirPod tippen.
4. Die Verwendung von Siri ist bei älteren AirPods durch Doppeltippen möglich. Haben Sie die AirPods der 2. Generation oder die AirPods Pro, aktivieren Sie Siri, indem Sie „Hey Siri“ sagen.