Apple AirPods Quick Start Guide

Using Your AirPods

Your AirPods offer intuitive controls for playback and interaction.

Play or Pause: Press the stem once.
Skip Forward: Double-press the stem.
Skip Back: Triple-press the stem.
Activate Siri: Say "Hey Siri".

Spatial Audio

Experience immersive sound with Spatial Audio. You can activate and check its status directly from your device's Control Center.

To turn on Spatial Audio and view its status, touch and hold the volume control in the Control Center.

Charging Your AirPods

Your AirPods charge automatically when placed inside their charging case. To recharge the case itself, use a Lightning connector.

AirPods charge while in the case.
Use the Lightning connector to charge the case.

Connecting Your AirPods

Connecting your AirPods is simple, whether to Apple devices or others.

Connecting to iPhone or iPad

For iPhone or iPad with the latest software:

Ensure Wi-Fi is connected and Bluetooth is turned on.
Open the AirPods case and hold it near your iPhone or iPad. The setup process will begin automatically. Devices signed into iCloud will pair instantly.

Connecting to Other Devices

For other Bluetooth-enabled devices:

With your AirPods in the open case, press and hold the button on the back of the case until the status light blinks white.
Then, select your AirPods from the Bluetooth settings on the other device.

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