The technology world is diverse. Some fun comes from connecting various systems together. Apple AirPods have stylish design and are very functional. They have gone beyond iOS and become popular among fans of Apple as well as Android users worldwide. The developers made them solely for iOS devices, but fortunately it works with android phones as well. This article will detail how to pair your Airpods to an Android phone; with this tech enthusiasts can do this, too. It’s for those who use Android and also love Apple products.
Are apple devices compatible with android devices
Before connecting an apple device to an android we need to understand compatibility of Apple AirPods with Android Devices.
Short answer is yes. You can connect an apple airpods to an android device as AirPods consist of Bluetooth technology; said universally on all devices.
But if you pair them with an Android phone, they will lose some iOS specific features. Their core functions, however, still remain the same. This should work for music and phone calls still. You also get Siri/Google Assistant access and the ear detection sensors act accordingly.
Step-by-Step Guide to Connecting AirPods to Android
- First disconnect your airpods if its already connected with your Iphone
If your Airpod is already connected with your other Apple device then you need to disconnect it first. On the back of your AirPods case, you will see a setup button. Press and hold this button. Keep doing this till the status light starts white. The product is wedged in between the AirPods in the case.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your android device
Go to your phone’s settings or hover down your menus from top, you will find the Bluetooth option. Press the icon once and your bluetooth will turn on.
- Search for Available Devices
Your Android should automatically search for nearby devices. If not — navigate to scan by way of a drop-down menu. A minute later, your AirPods should show up on the list of available devices.
- Enable Bluetooth on Your Android Device
From the Android phone, go to Bluetooth in the Settings menu. DON’T FORGET TO TURN ON BLUETOOTH.
- Start Pairing Mode on your Airpods
If you have already disconnected your airpods from your previous devices then you just need to open the Airpod case and it will automatically start to send pairing signals. And on your android device you should see a pop up notification from your airpods.
- Complete The Pairing Process
Click connect on that pop up display or return to the Bluetooth settings of your phone. Under Available devices or Other devices, look for Your AirPods. Select your AirPods to pair them with your phone. Now, you must approve the pairing on your device. After settings your AirPods will be shifted to the “Paired devices”.
7. Check if your pairing was successful
To ensure your pairing runs some music or call someone to see if you are receiving audio output from your Airpods. You can change the volume if necessary.
Tips for better experience
- Keep your Airpods Charged : For better and long use performance fully charge your Airpods Casing because it is what keeps your earbuds working.
- Update your android software : Sometimes Airpods don’t connect simply because of not having the latest software installed so it is better if you can keep your device up to date to avoid randomly disconnecting problems.
- Maintain your distance : Your earbuds might get disconnected if you are far away from your AirPods case. If you get disconnected and it doesn’t automatically connect with your phone again you should try to put the buds in the case and that will solve the problem.
- Bluetooth doesn’t connect : Some of the android phones might have connecting problems. You can try third party apps to manually pair with your phone’s bluetooth.
Features and Functionality
While using your AirPods on an Android device you will not have access to Siri and many other IOS features but the essential ones like pausing music/skipping music or receiving calls.
In case if your casing is out of range from your phone your Airpods will get disconnected. Once you are aging in range your Airpods will automatically get connected and you can charge them just by putting them in the case. It’s the same process for both android and IOS.
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble with your AirPods not connecting or staying connected, reset them. Follow these steps:
- Forget your AirPods on your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
- Place both AirPods in the charging case and close the lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case. Do this until the status light flashes amber a few times and then flashes white again
- Open the lid. Put your AirPods near your phone. Then, follow the pairing process above.
Conclusion
Using Airpods on your android device is pretty easy if you follow these steps properly. As Airpods share the same connectivity features that other wireless earphones use. For better experience you can use third party apps only if your phone doesn’t connect with your Airpods and you keep having issues. Just make sure you use all the updated softwares.
Sound Quality might get compromised here in a few Android devices as they are specifically built for Apple devices but the quality difference is not that much noticeable if you ask me.
