How to Connect AirPods to Windows 11

Contrary to popular opinion, you can actually connect AirPods toWindows 11and use it without any limitations, just like otherAirPods alternatives. In fact, Microsoft is going out of its way to bring wideband speech support for AirPods on Windows 11. Just that, some of the AirPods features and controls are not natively available on Windows 11, however, it can be used forvideo calls, watching movies, playing music, and games without any latency issues. So without any wait, let’s go ahead and learn how to pair AirPods to Windows 11.

Connect AirPods to Windows 11 (2022)

Connect AirPods to Windows 11 (2022)

  1. First of all, press theWindows 11 keyboard shortcut“Windows + A” to open the Action Center or Quick Settings, as they are calling it now. Here,turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11by simply clicking on it. Now, right-click on it and open “Go to Settings”.

  2. Here, click on “Add device” to connect AirPods to Windows 11.

  3. Next, click on “Bluetooth“.

  4. Now, open the lid of your Apple AirPods and press and hold the button located on the case. Thelight will turn whiteand it will start blinking. You can release the button now. It means your AirPods is now discoverable to Windows 11. Note that, both the AirPods should be inside the case during the pairing process.

  5. Move back to your Windows 11 PC and yourAirPods will appear. Click on it and that’s all. Instantly, your AirPods will be connected to Windows 11. In case, it’s not showing up on the top, scroll down.

  6. You can nowstart the music, join video calls, or play games and the audio will be routed to your AirPods. Now thatWindows 11 supports Apple’s wideband speech(Build 22526 or later, Dev channel), you will get superior voice quality on Windows 11 with AirPods.

  7. If the audio is not going through the AirPods, open the Action Center again and click on thearrow iconnext to the volume slider.

  8. Here,select your AirPodsand the audio will be routed right away.

  9. In case, you have got thenew Bluetooth menu in Windows 11’s Quick Settings, you canmanage your AirPodsright from the Action Center. No need to open the Settings page on Windows 11.

Pair AirPods to Windows 11 and Enjoy Music and Games

Pair AirPods to Windows 11 and Enjoy Music and Games

So that is how you can connect Apple’s AirPods to Windows 11 and experience latency-free gaming and music. While some of the AirPods controls are not available on Windows 11, you can still enable ANC by pressing and holding the stem. This will turn on or off the ANC. Anyway, that is all from us. If you want toview Apple ProRAW or ProRes media files on your Windows 11 PC, follow our linked guide. And toopen HEIF, HEIC, or HEVC files on Windows 11, we have a handy tutorial for you. Finally, if you have any questions, let us know in the comments section below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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