Connecting AirPods to your Android phone

Pair AirPods with your Android phone

When pairing AirPods with an Android phone, you won't get the fancy iPhone method of opening the AirPods case and waiting for a prompt to appear and pair the devices. Instead, you'll have to use the tried-and-true method of diving into your device's Bluetooth settings.

1. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the quick settings panel, then long-press on the Bluetooth icon.

2. Depending on your phone, you may have to select Add new device or Pair new device.

3. With the AirPods in the charging case, open the lid.

4. On the back of the case is a small button. Press and hold it until the indicator light starts blinking white.

5. Your AirPods will then show up in the pairing menu on your Android phone Select them and follow any prompts on your phone.

With the AirPods connected to your Android phone, you can use them just as you would any other Bluetooth headphones or earbuds. They'll auto-connect when taken out of the case, and disconnect when you put them back in the case.

If your Android phone supports reverse wireless charging, you can charge them up on the back of your phone. They'll also charge wirelessly through any other Qi-supported pad, or through Apple's Lightning cable.