Using AirPods involves first pairing them with a device and then using built- in controls and gestures to manage audio, calls, and Siri.
How to Connect AirPods
- For iPhone or iPad: Open the AirPods case near the device, and a setup message appears to guide pairing.
- For Android: Open the AirPods case near the device, press and hold the Setup button on the case until the light flashes white, then pair via Bluetooth settings.
Using Controls and Gestures
AirPods have different control methods depending on the model:
- AirPods 1 and 2: Double-tap to play/pause, skip tracks, answer calls, or activate Siri.
- AirPods 3 and AirPods 4: Use the force sensor on the stem to press once to play/pause, double-press to skip forward, triple-press to skip back, press to answer calls, and press and hold to activate Siri. On AirPods 4 (ANC), press and hold toggles noise cancellation modes.
- AirPods Pro 2: Similar to AirPods 4 but with additional volume controls via swipes on the stem.
Customizing Settings
- On iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth > tap the "i" next to AirPods to customize features like name, automatic ear detection, microphone selection, and control preferences.
Siri and Additional Features
- Activate Siri by pressing and holding the stem or using voice commands.
- Some AirPods models support head gestures for accepting or declining calls and notifications.
These summarized steps allow for seamless use of AirPods for media playback, calls, and voice assistant commands across Apple and other devices.
