Connecting your AirPods 4 to a laptop is a pretty straightforward process, whether you’re using a Mac or a Windows PC.

Here is how to get them paired up and ready to go:

How to connect airpods 4 to Macbook

If you are using an Apple laptop (MacBook Pro or MacBook Air) and your Mac is already signed into the same Apple ID as your phone, your AirPods 4 might already be connected! If not, here is how to do it manually:

1. Open the lid: Keep your AirPods 4 inside their charging case and open the case lid.
2. Put them in pairing mode: Since the AirPods 4 don’t have a physical button on the back of the case like older models, look at the front of the case. Double-tap the front center area (near the status light) while the lid is open. The status light will start flashing white, letting you know they are ready to pair.
3. Open Mac settings: On your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and open System Settings, then click on Bluetooth.
4. Connect: Find your AirPods 4 in the list of “Nearby Devices” and click Connect.

How to connect airpods 4 to Windows Laptop

Connecting to a Windows laptop is just like pairing any other Bluetooth device:

1. Open the pairing window: On your laptop, open the Start Menu, go to Settings (the gear icon), and select Bluetooth & devices. Make sure your Bluetooth is turned on, then click Add device and choose Bluetooth.
2. Put the AirPods in pairing mode: Open the AirPods 4 case lid. Double-tap the front center of the case until the status light flashes white.
3. Pair them up: Watch the “Add a device” window on your Windows screen. Your AirPods 4 should pop up in the list after a few seconds. Click on them, and Windows will take care of the rest.

Quick Tip: If your laptop ever struggles to play audio through them later on, just click the sound/speaker icon in your taskbar (bottom right on Windows, top right on Mac) and make sure your AirPods are selected as the active output device.