Connecting our AirPods to the Mac is as easy, sometimes more so, than connecting them to our iPhone or iPad . A very simple process that will allow us to enjoy the freedom of using wireless headphones on our computer. Let’s see how to make it done.
How to connect AirPods to Mac in just two clicks
Connecting the AirPods to the Mac requires very few steps, but first, however, let’s quickly review the compatibility between models and versions of the operating system . To connect second-generation AirPods, our Mac must be running macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later. To connect AirPods Pro we need at least macOS Catalina 10.15.1. And to connect some AirPods 3 we need macOS Monterey .
If we have already connected our headphones to an iPhone and we are logged in with the same Apple ID on both the iPhone and the computer, connecting the AirPods to the Mac is as easy as putting them on and going to the Bluetooth or Volume menu, from the menu bar , and select them .
If they do not appear, we just have to link them to the Mac. We will do it by following these steps:
- From the Apple () menu we choose System Preferences.
- We enter Bluetooth.
- If necessary, tap on Activate Bluetooth.
- We put both headphones in their case and open the lid.
- We hold down the button on the case until the LED indicator flashes white.
- On the Mac we select the AirPods and touch Connect.
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Once this is done, we can put on the headphones and then select them as the audio output source as we have just seen. Thus, whether we are listening to a podcast on our Apple Watch, music on our iPhone or watching a movie on our Mac, we will have the AirPods at our disposal.