#AirPods

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 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.

Apple has launched the new AirPods Max, featuring USB-C and better connectivity with improvements across various elements. It comes in a variety of new colors - Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight and will be available at $549, the same price the original AirPods Max retailed for.

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.

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.

Apple might launch the new AirPods Max 2 with USB-C, new color options, and touch controls. According to several rumors, AirPods Max might miss out on Adaptive Audio features due to the presence of the older H1 chipset. Apple AirPods Max are expected to arrive in late 2024 and boast a similar price tag as the original AirPods Max.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking to buy a pair of new AirPods during the Black Friday sale? There are exciting deals and offers available on all AirPods models, including AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, AirPods 3rd Gen, and more. Simply head to Apple's website to get a $75 gift card on your purchase or retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to get discounts of up to 38% on AirPods.

AirPods work well with a variety of devices, including your computers. Here’s how to connect AirPods to a laptop or PC.

Wondering how to clean AirPods or AirPods Pro? Read on to learn how to clean any AirPods model and the charging case without damaging them.

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.