#AirPods
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How to Connect AirPods to Your Chromebook
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Some Apple products like the AirPods work like any Bluetooth accessory on any Bluetooth-compatible device, including Chromebooks. If you have a pair of AirPods or AirPods Pro, you can connect them to a Chromebook, just like you'd connect any Bluetooth accessory.
AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Update Arriving Soon: Check Availability In Your Region
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AirPods 2 hearing health features will only be available to users in the U.S. and Canada. To use AirPods 2 as hearing aids, you must install iOS 18.1 on your iPhone or iPadOS 18.1 on your iPad.
AirPods Not Connecting to iPhone? 9 Fixes You Can Try
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If your AirPods aren't connecting to your iPhone, you can reconnect your AirPods, clean any build-up, and check your AirPods battery. Also, make sure your iPhone is up to date and you've selected your AirPods as audio output. You can also check for firmware updates or reset your AirPods to fix connectivity issues.
How to Find Your Lost AirPods Case
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You must enable Find My on your paired Apple device to track your lost AirPods. If your AirPods case has at least one earbud inside it, you can use the Find My app or iCloud to find your lost AirPods case. If you own an AirPods Pro 2 model, you can easily find an AirPods case without earbuds in it. In case you can't find the AirPods case, you can buy a replacement case from Apple.
How to Customize AirPods on iPhone (2024)
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Apple offers a Headphone Accommodations feature that lets you customize AirPods on an iPhone for a more enjoyable experience. To customize AirPods on your iPhone, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Audio & Visual -> Headphone Accommodations, then turn on the Headphone Accommodations toggle and adjust the options. You can also customise Transparency mode and build a more personalised sound profile with the Custom Audio Setup option.
How to Connect AirPods to Apple Watch (2024 Guide)
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When you connect your AirPods to your iPhone running iOS 12 or later, they will be automatically connected to your Apple Watch that uses the same Apple ID. To use AirPods with your Apple Watch, go to Control Center -> AirPlay and select your AirPods. You can also pair your AirPods and Apple Watch manually, For this, you need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartwatch and put your AirPods in the pairing mode.
How to Connect AirPods with an Android Phone
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You can connect your AirPods with an Android phone via Bluetooth, and it works as well as any other wireless earphones. Features like ANC, transparency mode and gesture controls do work, but certain features like Spatial audio, audio sharing, device switching and Find My remain exclusive for Apple devices.
How to Connect and Use AirPods with Nothing Phone
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Nothing OS has built-in AirPods support, allowing users to see current battery levels and automatic detection of AirPods version. You also see an AirPods icon in the Bluetooth quick settings tile. This feature is available on all Nothing smartphones. However, these are the only things that this feature allows you to do.
How to Disable “AirPods Found Moving With You” Notification
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If you see an "AirPods Found Moving With You" alert on your iPhone, it means the Find My app has noticed an unknown pair of AirPods have the same direction and location as you for quite a while. To disable these alerts, you can try to find those AirPods, Identify the owner, or Disable AirPods. If you get alerts for a known pair of AirPods, you can reset your AirPods or enable Family Sharing.
How to Use AirPods as Hearing Aids
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Apple offers a Live Listen feature that turns your iPhone into a microphone that sends sound to your AirPods in real-time. With this feature, you can use your AirPods as hearing aids. Go to Settings > Control Center and add the Live Listen feature. Once you've done this, open the Control Center, tap on the Hearing button, and then tap on the Live Listen feature.
Mute and Unmute Notification Popup on AirPods Is Annoying and Here’s the Fix for it
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After updating to iOS 17, many users reported a weird issue where a mute/unmute message appears every time they connect their AirPods to iPhones. If you're also facing this, go to Settings -> Your AirPods and change the End Call setting to "Press Once". If this doesn't work, you can also reset your AirPods or check for firmware updates to fix constant mute/unmute messages on AirPods.
Why Is One AirPod Louder than the Other and How to Fix It
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There are various things you can do if your one AirPods is louder than the other. You can clean your AirPods, adjust the audio balance or restart your connected device to fix imbalanced audio output on your AirPods. Also, you can disable Spatial Audio and head-tracking or check for firmware updates. If nothing works, you can reset your AirPods or get them diagnosed at the nearest Apple Store.
Apple is planning to revamp its AirPods lineup this year and as per analyst Jeff Pu, the company is planning to launch AirPods Lite that could start at $99. While it is not shared what features will the budget AirPods variant bring, the existence of the models has also been corroborated by the likes of Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple suppliers will begin mass production of two new models of the fourth generation of AirPods in May. We are likely to see an "entry-level" and a "mid-tier" option in the AirPods 4 lineup. The new models are expected to arrive with an updated design, better fit, improved sound quality, and a USB-C charging case. They are expected to arrive in September or October.
3 Best AirPods Apps for Android
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AirPods don't play well with Android devices but if you want to enjoy certain features that are exclusive to iOS, apps like MaterialPods, AndroPods, Assistant Trigger should help. These apps offer features like pop-up animations, Google Assistant integration, battery status, in-ear detection, and more to enhance your AirPods experience on Android.
With Samsung entering the Smart Ring product category, Apple is also exploring ideas to better and super-charge its wearable category. As per Mark Gurman, some of the ideas that Apple has discussed internally include a smart ring, smart glasses and AirPods with cameras. These products can help Apple target audience that want smart, health features.
How to Stop Siri from Reading Messages on AirPods
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Among the various features of AirPods lies the ability to have incoming message notifications announced through Siri. This helpful function keeps users connected without constantly picking up their devices. However, there are moments when the auditory announcement might not be suitable. In those annoying moments, knowing how to stop Siri from reading messages on AirPods is a simple yet valuable skill for users seeking control over their notifications.
How to Tell If Your AirPods Are Fake
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Spotting a fake AirPods requires attention to detail and familiarity with an authentic pair of AirPods or Pro. As for how you can tell the fake apart from the real ones, we have listed 7 methods in our guide. By examining the outer packaging, checking serial number, testing audio performance, and checking Find My support, you cam protect yourself from falling victim to fake AirPods in the market.
How to Find AirPods That Got Lost or Stolen
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Apple offers the Find My app to locate and find lost devices. You must enable Find My on your paired Apple device to track your AirPods. Once set up, you can find your lost or stolen AirPods using iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or iCloud. If you can find your AirPods, you can Mark Your AirPods as Lost in the Find My app.