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How to connect AirPods to Chromebook

How do you connect AirPods to a Chromebook? Read this quick guide for everything you need to know

Updated: Apr 26, 2023 1:38 pm
How to connect AirPods to Chromebook

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Need to know how to connect AirPods to Chromebook? There’s nothing better than a quick and easy guide to explain all the details and set you on your way as soon as possible. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know, with the choice of a video demonstration or an easy to follow step-by-step guide.

Chromebooks are great lightweight laptops for those working with a limited budget, and you’ll be pleased to know that they aren’t lacking in compatibility for external devices such as AirPods, much in the same vain as other laptops.

Can I connect AirPods to my Chromebook? Chromebook compatibility explained

AirPods connect to laptops and other devices via Bluetooth, so as long as your Chromebook has an operational Bluetooth connection, you should be able to connect the two with no problem.

However, be aware that you won’t get the same functionality out of your AirPods with a Chromebook as you would if you connected them to an Apple device such as a MacBook, iPad, iPhone, or other iOS product. For instance, you won’t be able to use Siri, or additional features like Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos, or AirPod battery detection. Compared to connecting AirPods to an iPhone, the pairing of the devices will be slower, possibly less stable (more liable to connection failures), and also drain the battery life of your AirPods quicker.

How do you connect AirPods to a Chromebook?

Step

1

Put the AirPods inside the charging case

airpods in charging case

  • Before beginning with the connecting process, put the AirPods inside their charging case and close the lid.
  • You need to make sure that the AirPods are sufficiently charged up before continuing: at least 25% battery life is the recommended minimum, but the more charged the better.

Step

2

Press the Setup Button

 

How to connect AirPods to Chromebook

  • Once the AirPods battery is sufficiently charged, open the case again.
  • Next, press the circular Setup Button on the back of the AirPods case (as pictured) until the light flashes. Newer AirPods and the AirPod Pro typically have this light located on the outside, whereas older models may have it on the inside.

Step

3

Ensure Bluetooth is switched on

  • Open the Quick Settings menu in the bottom right of your Chromebook desktop by clicking on the icon which shows the Wi-Fi connection, battery and time.
  • You should see a Bluetooth icon within the menu (as pictured). Make sure this is switched to On using the small drop-down menu beneath the icon.

Step

4

Scan for Bluetooth devices

  • Click on the Bluetooth icon in the Quick Menu and your Chromebook should automatically scan for any available Bluetooth devices.
  • If the AirPods don’t appear, make sure that the Setup light from Step 2 is still displaying, if not, press the Setup button again.

Step

5

Connect the AirPods to your Chromebook

Select AirPods from the list under the Unpaired devices section, and select Pair.

The process should now be complete! Test your AirPods to make sure they work.

Connect Airpods to Chromebook: Troubleshooting

If the AirPods aren’t appearing under Unpaired devices or if they simply won’t connect after you press Pair, try all of the following:

  • Check that your AirPods are fully charged and that the Setup Button is still activated.
  • Try moving your AirPods to different positions around the Chromebook and trying again.
  • Attempt to connect a different device via Bluetooth to your Chromebook to make sure there is not an issue with the Chromebook’s Bluetooth signal.

If all else fails, check out the Apple support page for more info.

How to disconnect the AirPods from the Chromebook

How to connect airpods to chromebook disconnect

If you want to disconnect the AirPods from your Chromebook at any point, simply navigate to the same screen as in Step 5, click on the AirPods underneath the ‘Paired Devices‘ section, then select ‘Remove from list‘.

How to connect AirPods to Chromebook FAQs

Do AirPods work on any Chromebook?

AirPods will work on any Chromebook device which has working Bluetooth support, which is the majority. This means you can connect them wirelessly as intended.

If you instead wish to use wired headphones such as EarPods, then you’ll be able to use the 3.5mm headphone jack that most Chromebooks include.

Which AirPods work on Chromebook?

As Bluetooth is universally recognized across these devices, you’ll be able to use any AirPods you wish on your Chromebook. The current list of supported AirPods is as follows:

  • AirPods 1st generation
  • AirPods 2nd generation
  • AirPods 3rd generation
  • AirPods Pro
  • AirPods Pro 2nd generation
  • AirPods Max

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How to connect AirPods to Chromebook : Final Word

This has been our how to connect AirPods to Chromebook guide. We hope it has been of use to you and you have successfully paired your Apple headphones to your Chromebook device. Do be sure to check out our other how-to Chromebook guides for more tips and tricks.


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