How to connect your AirPods to a Mac

Requirements

The steps

  • With your AirPods or AirPods Pro in their case, open the lid. Press and hold either the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white. Or, the noise control button (on AirPods Max only). On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Then click, Bluetooth. Select AirPods in the Devices list. If your AirPods support it, click Enable to be able to say “Hey Siri” to start using Siri with your AirPods. You will be prompted to ask to improve Siri and Dictation.

  • Or, the noise control button (on AirPods Max only).

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