If you have just bought a pair of New AirPods or AirPods Pro, you might be pleased to know that AirPods are designed to automatically connect to iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices.
Similar to other Bluetooth enabled devices, AirPods are automatically detected by iPhone and get listed on the Bluetooth screen of your Apple device.
Hence, all that is required to connect AirPods with iPhone or iPad is to enable Bluetooth on your device, place AirPods in the charging case (with lid open), bring this assembly near the iPhone and follow the on-screen prompts.
Connect AirPods to iPhone or iPad
You can follow the steps below to Connect AirPods with your iPhone or iPad.
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth > move the Bluetooth toggle to ON position.
2. After this, place AirPods in the Charging case and bring the case near iPhone (with its lid open).
3. You shoud find AirPods connecting to your iPhone. If not, tap on the Connect option.
4. Next, press and hold the Setup button located at the back of AirPods Charging Case for a few seconds.
Once AirPods are connected, you may need to go through the next 2 to 3 screens, depending on the model of your AirPods.
Remove AirPods from iPhone
If you are no longer going to use AirPods and want to sell them or give them away, you need to make sure that AirPods are removed from your iPhone.
1. On your iPhone go to Settings > Bluetooth > tap on the i icon located next to your AirPods Name.
2. On the next screen, tap on Forget this Device option.
3. On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Forget Device to confirm.
After this, these AirPods will no longer be connected or linked to your device.