{"id":127,"date":"2025-06-02T14:10:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T14:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-connect-airpods-to-mac\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","slug":"how-to-connect-airpods-to-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/02\/how-to-connect-airpods-to-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect AirPods to Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>AirPods are some of the best wireless earbuds out there and are a sensible purchase if you\u2019re within Apple\u2019s product ecosystem, especially if you\u2019re working on a Mac. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connecting them up to a Mac is relatively easy, and we\u2019re here to walk you through every step of the process, whether you\u2019re using a Mac Mini, a MacBook or an iMac.<\/p>\n<p>So, without further ado, here\u2019s how to connect AirPods to your Mac.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hardware-used\">Hardware Used<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-macbook-pro-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MacBook Pro 13\u2033 (2020)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>macOS Big Sur<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/airpods-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirPods (2nd Gen)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-version\">The Short Version<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the lid of your AirPods case<\/li>\n<li>Hold the setup button on the back<\/li>\n<li>Go into \u2018Bluetooth\u2019 within the macOS \u2018System Preferences\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Select your AirPods within the devices list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1651574131571\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open the lid of your AirPods case<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/How-to-reset-Apple-AirPods-Step-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Firstly, open the lid of your AirPods case, which will turn them on from standby.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1651574147740\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Hold the setup button on the back<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/04\/How-to-reset-Apple-AirPods-Step-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Now, press and hold the button on the back of the AirPods case until the status light on your AirPods case turns white.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1651574148896\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Go into \u2018Bluetooth\u2019 within the macOS \u2018System Preferences\u2019<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/How-To-Connect-AirPods-To-A-Mac-3.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Open up \u2018System Preferences\u2019 and then head into \u2018Bluetooth\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find it about halfway down on the third row, sandwiched between \u2018Network\u2019 and \u2018Sound\u2019. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1651574153324\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select your AirPods within the devices listu003cbr \/u003e<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/05\/How-To-Connect-AirPods-To-A-Mac-4.png\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Make sure Bluetooth is actually activated. It should let you know in bold writing directly below the big, blue Bluetooth icon.<\/p>\n<p>Click on your AirPods from the devices list \u2013 they should be labelled as \u2018Your Name\u2019s AirPods\u2019, with your actual name instead of the placeholder.<\/p>\n<p>Your AirPods should now sync up with your Mac, allowing you to listen to music without disturbing your colleagues. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1654079877525\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why won\u2019t my AirPods connect?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If this process does not work, double check your Mac\u2019s Bluetooth is activated and ensure your AirPods have enough battery life. <\/p>\n<p>If they\u2019re still not working, try resetting your Mac and AirPods. Unpairing your AirPods and starting a new connection can sometimes work too. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1654080011029\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do my AirPods say Paired but not connected?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If this occurs, it likely means the firmware is out of date for at least one of your devices. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AirPods are some of the best wireless earbuds out there and are a sensible purchase if you\u2019re within Apple\u2019s product ecosystem, especially if you\u2019re working on a Mac. 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