How Do I Connect My AirPods to My Lenovo Laptop?
The steps are a little different depending on which version of Windows your Lenovo laptop is running.
Windows 11
Here’s how to connect your AirPods to a Windows 11 laptop:
Windows 10
Here’s how to connect your AirPods to a Windows 10 laptop:
How to Switch Sound Output on a Lenovo Laptop
If you want to use your AirPods to listen to music or videos, you’ll need to switch audio outputs. This may happen automatically the first time your AirPods connect, but you can also do it manually if audio isn’t coming from the AirPods.
Windows 11
Here’s how to change the audio output on a Windows 11 Lenovo:
Windows 10
Here’s how to change the audio output on a Windows 10 Lenovo:
How to Disconnect Apple AirPods From a Lenovo Laptop
To disconnect your AirPods from your Lenovo laptop, either turn off the Lenovo Bluetooth connection or press and hold the Pair button on the back of the AirPods case. You can have your AirPods connected to your laptop and iPhone at the same time and switch between the two.
Do AirPods Work With Lenovo?
Yes, AirPods work with all laptops and devices with a Bluetooth connection including Lenovo laptops. AirPods are quicker to pair with Apple-based devices such as iPads or MacBooks, but for anything else, it’s possible to pair them in the same way as you would add any other Bluetooth device to your system.
Why Won’t My Lenovo Laptop Recognize My Airpods?
If your AirPods won’t connect to your Lenovo laptop, there are a few possible reasons. Here’s a look at some of the most effective fixes.
Turn it off and back on again. Try switching your Lenovo laptop off and back on again. This often fixes the simplest of problems including pairing issues. Check your AirPods are in pairing mode. Check your AirPods are in pairing mode and you are holding down the setup/pairing button correctly. Try opening the lid of the charging case. Enable Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your laptop. Try turning Bluetooth off and then enabling it again with your AirPods shut in their case. Then open the case, remove the AirPods, and see if they connect. Update your Bluetooth driver. If your Bluetooth driver isn’t up to date, you may have problems connecting to AirPods. Update your drivers, and try again. Troubleshoot Bluetooth: Check to see if any other Bluetooth headphones work. If they don’t, then Bluetooth probably isn’t working on your laptop. Fix your Bluetooth problem, and then try again. Unpair and repair the AirPods. If your AirPods worked previously and are still listed under your Bluetooth devices on your Lenovo laptop, try unpairing them and repairing them. Keep other devices away. Sometimes, having your previously paired devices nearby can interrupt the connection. This can be particularly the case with Apple devices. Keep them physically apart to ensure it works. Update your AirPods. If your AirPods won’t pair with your Lenovo laptop, try updating your AirPods via your iPhone or iPad. A firmware update often fixes issues.
