Key Highlights
- Apple AirPods offer wide compatibility with a variety of gadgets
- AirPods compatibility with MacBook is swift
- Pairing issues if there can be fixed manually
Apple is amongst the top favorites when we speak of consumer tech brands specifically smartphone OEMs with a niche for premium product range. The Apple iPhone series is the world’s most powerful smartphone lineup today so is the MacBook laptop series which is also taking care of the premium end consumers. Besides smartphones and tablets, Apple has also created its expertise with audio products and has been the first in the lot to introduce the concept of truly wireless earbuds with the AirPods.
Apple AirPods offer a wide range of connectivity and can be paired up with mobile devices beyond iOS, PadOS and MacOS. Of course, the pairing is seamless with the Apple devices running on these platforms. While the pairing process of AirPods with iPhone and other Apple products is swift, there could be scenarios when you experience pairing issues with your AirPods and MacBook. What can be done in such situations? Are there any troubleshooting steps that you can perform to connect AirPod with MacBook? We have listed the steps for a quick fix below:
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How To Fix AirPods And MacBook Pairing Issues
If you are experiencing connection issues while pairing your AirPod with MacBook, you can perform a few steps for a fix. But before you proceed, ensure the MacBook with which the AirPod is being paired runs on the latest macOS version. You can manually update the OS version and then perform the remaining steps.
Step 1: Power on your Apple MacBook
Step 2: Get the AirPods that you need to connect with the MacBook and put them inside the charging case. Ensure both earbuds are getting charged.
Step 3: Now, on your MacBook go to the Apple Menu and select System Settings.
Step 4: Tap on Bluetooth.
Step 5: Select the AirPods as the audio device if the they are already connected to the MacBook.
Step 6: If the AirPods show up as connected but they aren’t working, you will need to remove it from the paired list. Tap on the X to delete the AirPods from the connected devices list.
Step 7: Now, put the earbuds back in the case and close the lid for 15 seconds. Re-open the case’s lid after 15 seconds.
Step 8: You will now need to tap a hold the setup button on your AirPod’s charging case for 10 seconds. Wait for the white LED to flicker which will be an indication for the active pairing status.
Step 9: Bring the charging case with the AirPods inside right next to the MacBook. Make sure the lid is open.
Step 10: Complete the on-screen steps for the pairing.
Step 11: You might need to reset your AirPods if the aforementioned steps don’t fix the pairing issue. And if still the issue persists, you might need a service center visit.
