In September 2020, Apple introduced the world to a fundamentally unique product called AirPods. In a short time, the headset gained popularity around the world due to its simplicity and comfort in everyday life. After purchasing the device, it is recommended to read the instructions for using the headphones, which will allow you to experience all the advantages of the gadget and extend its service life. Apple Airpods headphones: how to use, everything about their setup, management, as well as other important issues - in our article.
Turning AirPods On, Off, and Reboot
To start working with the device, you need to carry out certain actions. The algorithm for using earpod headphones is as follows:
- On your phone, go to the home screen after pressing “Home”.
- Open the AirPods case and bring it to the iPhone.
- After the splash screen of the program for setting up the Apple headset is displayed on the main screen of the smartphone, click “Connect” and “Finish”.
After completing these steps, you can start using it. To turn off AirPods, you need to put them back in the case and then close the lid. This will put the gadget into an inactive state.
If there is a need to reboot the headset, they are placed in a case and then closed with a lid. On the back of the case there is a button for settings. It is pressed until the indicator lights up yellow. This will take up to 30 seconds. Following this, the diode should light up white. This indicates that the gadget has successfully rebooted.
How to find one earphone?
When searching for Apple Airpods, two situations may arise: you are looking for two headphones or one.
In any case, one green dot will be displayed on the map.
Therefore, when searching from a computer, having found one of the Airpods headphones, place it in the charging case, then repeat the search procedure for the second.
When using an iPhone, the procedure is simplified, since in the submenu one of the found or not lost headphones can be turned off by clicking on the corresponding “Off” icon. Left" or "Off" right".
What to do if you lost your case?
It is impossible to find a lost case using the Locator application, since it does not have a built-in sound speaker.
Where can I buy Airpods separately?
In the US, officially in retail sales you can replace a lost right or left earphone, as well as a charging case.
In Russia, on the official Airpods website, you can also order any of the headphones or a case at the same price as in the USA, taking into account the ruble exchange rate.
When ordering, be sure to indicate the serial number of the inserts. It can be found on the shipping box, receipt, or inside the lid of the charging case.
How to connect headphones to iPhone, Windows and MacBook
When connecting AirPods to an iPhone, first turn on Bluetooth on the phone. Next, pair the gadget with the smartphone. To do this, the kit must be inside the case.
Then you need to open the lid and turn the case over to the back side. After this, press the pairing button and hold until the indicator turns white.
Once AirPods are connected to Windows devices, the device will work without using a microphone. To pair the gadget you need:
- Enable Bluetooth on your laptop or computer.
- Click on the “Add Bluetooth device” item in the control panel.
- Make sure that the headphones are located inside the case.
- Press the pairing button on the case until the white indicator light appears.
- You will see the item “Headphones” appear on your device.
After completing these steps, you can use AirPods as a device for playing sound. To do this, left-click on the speaker icon on the taskbar and select AirPods from the list of connected devices.
The headset can work with all versions of Mac after macOS 10.12. With earlier versions of devices, AirPods will work as regular headphones.
If you have a shared account in your iCloud library, there are no problems connecting your headset to your Mac.
If the device is connected to the candy bar for the first time, a certain algorithm of actions is carried out. How to set up Apple AirPods:
- Enable Bluetooth on your computer.
- Open the case cover.
- Press and hold the button on the back of the case until the white indicator light appears. After this, the device should appear on the control panel.
- Click “Connect” to complete the pairing process.
After connecting the Airpods, a new “Options” item will appear. After clicking on it, the user will have access to several options for working with the gadget.
Also interesting: do Airpods connect to Android and step-by-step instructions on how to do this.
If you lost it somewhere else
The compactness of an Apple headset is not always a plus. If you can find it at home even without a connection, then if you lose it on the street, it’s difficult to do so. You can lose both accessories (in the case) one at a time. So what to do if your AirPods are lost ? Finding them is different in every situation.
How to find AirPods: if you lost them , Find My iPhone will help you. It's already on your device. Then follow the instructions:
- Make sure your headphones are connected to the same account as your phone. Otherwise it will be impossible to find them.
- Go to the Find iPhone app or Settings – Name (first line) – iCloud – Find iPhone.
- Enter your iCloud information if prompted.
- Select your headset from the list provided.
- A map will appear on the screen that will show where the device was last connected to your smartphone. You may have left them after your last use.
There is a possibility that the headset was lost some time after connection. Then it will be difficult to find her. Unless the connection disconnected where she left it.
What to do if Airpods won't connect
If there is no connection to the iPhone or other devices, you need to reset the device. Procedure algorithm:
- Place the headset in the case.
- Close the lid.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Open the case.
- Hold the setting button on the back of the case for 15 seconds until the indicator flashes yellow.
Connecting headphones to iPhone
If you just bought AirPods and have not yet connected them to your iPhone or do not know how to do this, we recommend that you read a separate article on our website, which describes in detail how to perform this procedure.
Read more: How to connect AirPods to iPhone
Using Siri
When using the Siri voice assistant, you can perform a number of actions with the original headphones, including:
- music playback;
- volume control;
- switching songs;
- stop the player.
The assistant is able to perform these actions at the user's command. It can also provide various data, ranging from the charge level of the headset to data on the operating time with AirPods.
Whoever seeks will find?
It’s easy to lose headphones, but to find them... Let’s say I’m the rightful owner, I still have a receipt and even a box with a serial number. What can I do? Yes, essentially nothing.
There are no serial numbers on the headphones themselves; the code is listed inside the charging case. But how to track or find it? Hypothetically, you can study all the offers on Avito and flea markets, travel around electronics markets, but what’s the point.
AirPods themselves are not trained and do not know how to access the Internet, so it is no longer possible to track them after the headphones have “become friends” with someone else’s device.
The procedure is like this. You take someone else’s headphones, put them in the case and press the white button on it. Then you need to confirm the connection on the iPhone, that's all. Now they have a new owner. The only thing left for him to do is to rename them, giving them a new name. The conventional thief Peter will not walk around with AirPods named Natusik!
How to charge and check the charge on AirPods
To charge the headset, place it in the case. The charge of the case is enough for several full cycles of operation of the headphones for use when there is no possibility of recharging.
Charging the case is an integral part of using the headset. The case can be charged wirelessly and wired. The first is to use a special Qi device. To do this you need:
- Place the case on the wireless charging so that the device status indicator is located on top. In this case, the lid must be closed.
- Monitor the charging process of the gadget using the indicator.
If you have AirPods Pro, touch the case, which is located on the surface of the charging mat, to check the charging level. Once fully charged, the indicator turns green. It turns orange during charging.
To charge the case by wired charging, connect the Lightning cable that comes included to the connector at the bottom of the case. To do this, you can use USB and USB-C cables.
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How to charge AirPods
According to Apple, AirPods wireless headphones can last 5 hours on a single battery charge. But in fact, as shown by multiple tests, the operating time is 4 hours 29 minutes, after which a sound signal will sound indicating the need to charge the batteries. To charge them:
- place the headphones in the case;
- wait 15 minutes;
- you can use AirPods again.
If the case is 100% charged, you can recharge the earbuds several times. Due to recharging in the case, the operating time increases to 24 hours. Thanks to the presence of the W1 chip, AirPods can be charged in 15 minutes to such a level that the battery will last for 3 hours of using the headphones. AirPods Pro have an H1 chip, and a 5-minute charge will last for one hour of use.
If you need to charge the case's battery, simply take the lightning cable and connect the case to a power source. You can charge the case either with headphones or empty, without headphones.
Volume control
To regulate the function, you need to stop the track by double-tapping one of the devices, and then ask the Siri voice assistant to increase the volume level. Before doing this, you need to make sure that the volume on your smartphone is set to maximum:
- Go to the "Settings" menu.
- Select “Music”, then click on “Volume Limit”.
- Change the Maximum Volume setting.
Many users complain about the low threshold for maximum sound volume in AirPods. If there is no change after following the above methods, you need to contact official Apple support.
How to enter the “Find AirPods” menu
A lost earbud can be found either through a connected device or using a computer. You need to go to the “Find AirPods” menu correctly to perform the following search.
To log in from your computer you will need:
- Log in to any of the convenient browsers for the special Internet service iCloud;
- Now the user should indicate his unique identifier, as well as a password for it;
- A window will appear in which you should click on the “Find iPhone” service. Typically this capability is indicated by a round green radar;
- Now you should enter the password again;
- A list of devices connected to the same profile will appear. From the list you should select the headset you are looking for.
Note! An indicator will appear that can have two meanings: green means the headphones are connected, and gray means the headset cannot be detected.
This was the first way to enter. The second way is through an iPhone. It will also require:
- Go to the application called “Find iPhone”. It must be installed in advance through official sources;
- Now enter the password as well as the ID to log in correctly;
- Now the user will see on the screen all those Apple devices that are connected to his profile.
There are more headset status indicators available on your phone than on your computer:
- Blue color will indicate that the headset is being used for searching;
- The fact that the headphones are online is indicated by a green beacon;
- Gray also indicates that the headphones are undetectable.
If the user sees a gray icon, he will not be able to detect his own headset in the future. This is a rather difficult situation from which there is no way out.
Using the search function in practice
Before moving on to the instructions for finding the lost item, you need to learn to recognize the system prompts. The Find My iPhone software shows the status of the device in color. So:
- green – the headphones are active, the sound will be audible, you can begin the search operation;
- blue – shows which mobile device is participating in the search;
- gray – AirPods are disconnected, discharged, out of Bluetooth range or in the case.
Well, now some useful information for those who have lost their AirPods headphones - a direct manual for finding them.
Interesting read: How to choose wireless headphones - 6 main tips
Map to help
You can display a picture with the location of the Apple accessory using a PC or an iOS gadget. How will it be faster and easier? Comparison of methods is in the table.
| Search procedure | On the computer | Via iOS device |
| Stage 1 | Open the iCloud page. | Open Find My iPhone. |
| Stage 2 | Log in using your Apple ID username and password. | Sign in using your Apple ID and password. |
| Stage 3 | Open the Find iPhone software. | Find AirPods headphones in the list and click. |
| Stage 4 | Click on “All devices”, find AirPods headphones in the list, click. | — |
What should you do if you lost your AirPods (for example, these AirPods with Wireless Charging Case) in different places (for example, one is under the sofa, and the second is tangled in the pillows)? In such curious situations, the map shows the location of only one “drop”. You will have to search one by one. First, find one accessory, then update the map and go in search of the second. A real quest.
How to clean AirPods?
If one of your Apple headphones doesn't work. the reason may lie in pollution. Take a soft, lint-free cloth, a cotton swab or a makeup brush and get started:
- Wipe the case with a dry cloth (wetting it in isopropyl alcohol is allowed).
- Using a cotton swab or brush, remove dirt from the speaker and charging ports.
Why doesn't one (left) Airpods earphone work?
If the phone cannot be seen by the left ear, then all the methods described above should help. Again, if the reason does not lie in the components. Also remember that dirt or water could get inside the earphone, or it could be damaged mechanically.
When purchasing a new left ear, be sure to create a pairing between the new and old ear. To do this, put them in the case for 15 seconds and then try to connect them to the phone.
If you couldn't find it
If the user is unable to find headphones, he will have to purchase new ones. If the old ones have a warranty certificate, then you can try to change them, but this is a rather rare case.
The user should understand that “Find iPhone” is the only option when you can quickly and easily find a lost device, including an expensive headset. You'll have to buy a new headset if you can't find the old one.
You can try to build in your head the route the user last walked with headphones, open the application and try to find a connection. As a rule, this search method works quickly enough, and the user finds the lost device.
If this does not work, then the service center, as well as the purchase of a new device, should help the user.
Vyacheslav
For several years he worked in mobile phone stores of two large operators. I understand tariffs well and see all the pitfalls. I love gadgets, especially Android ones.
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Question to the expert
At what distance are the headphones connected?
As a rule, it all depends on the power of Bluetooth on both the phone and the headset. Usually this value starts from 10 m. After that, finding headphones will be quite problematic.
Can the service center help in finding headphones?
Unfortunately, the company's service center is completely powerless in such matters. It all depends on the user, and besides, it’s his problem that he couldn’t manage his device normally. The service center can only help in replacing a certain part if the user is under warranty.
How to avoid losing your headphones in the future?
You should always carry them charged. Don't expect headphones to be less than 40 percent. It is also worth linking the headset to the application and to the device in advance. You should not use headphones in public places, or wear only one earphone. The cover cannot be kept open, and it is also worth purchasing a special latch that is attached directly to any fabric.
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