{"id":78,"date":"2024-10-20T22:02:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-20T22:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-connect-airpods-4-to-android-devices\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","slug":"how-to-connect-airpods-4-to-android-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/20\/how-to-connect-airpods-4-to-android-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How to connect AirPods 4 to Android devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>Although it\u2019s not as instantaneous as connected to an iPhone, pairing AirPods to an Android device is still a seriously straightforward process that doesn\u2019t take long.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re keen to invest in one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-android-phones-3438996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best Android phones<\/a> of 2025 but don\u2019t want to forgo your trusty AirPods, then this guide will see you through.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to learn how to connect AirPods 4 to Android devices. If you have an older generation of AirPods, then scroll down to our Troubleshooting section, as the steps are slightly different. Otherwise visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-wireless-earbuds-3442893\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best wireless earbuds<\/a> list for AirPods alternatives.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need\">What you\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AirPods 4 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-airpods-4-with-anc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirPods 4 with ANC<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Android smartphone or tablet<\/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>Make sure your Android has Bluetooth turned on<\/li>\n<li>Open the case with the AirPods inside<\/li>\n<li>Hold your AirPods next to your Android device<\/li>\n<li>Double tap the front of the AirPods case<\/li>\n<li>Tap your AirPods on your Android\u2019s list of Bluetooth devices<\/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-1741711749075\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Make sure your Android has Bluetooth turned on<\/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\/2025\/03\/connect-airpods-to-android-1-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Generally to check your Android has Bluetooth turned on, you\u2019ll need to enter its Settings app and tap Bluetooth. Just be wary that the steps may differ depending on your handset.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741711785008\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open the case with the AirPods inside<\/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\/2025\/03\/connect-airpods-to-android-2-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Make sure the AirPods are placed correctly inside the case, and are charged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741711813718\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Hold your AirPods next to your device<\/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\/2025\/03\/connect-airpods-to-android-3-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Keep your AirPods close to your Android phone, ensuring the case remains open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741711840086\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Double tap the front of the 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\/2025\/03\/connect-airpods-to-android-4-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Once you do this, you\u2019ll notice the light will start flashing white.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741711865421\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  5.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap your AirPods on your Android\u2019s list of Bluetooth devices<\/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\/2025\/03\/connect-airpods-to-android-5-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">After the case starts flashing white,<strong> <\/strong>you should see the AirPods appear on your Android\u2019s Bluetooth devices list. Tap this to pair the two together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741711894653\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you connect older AirPods to Android?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can connect older AirPods to Android devices but the process is slightly different. Open the charging case, keeping your AirPods placed inside, then press and hold the setup button on the case\u2019s back until the status light flashes white.<\/p>\n<p>These steps will work with all AirPods 3 and older, plus AirPods Pro.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741711915024\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you connect AirPods Max to Android?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, it\u2019s possible to connect AirPods Max to an Android device. Simply press and hold the noise control button until the status light flashes white, and the AirPods Max should appear on your Android\u2019s Bluetooth devices list.<\/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>Although it\u2019s not as instantaneous as connected to an iPhone, pairing AirPods to an Android device is still a seriously straightforward process that doesn\u2019t take long. 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