AirPods are tech gadgets that are beloved by many — not just Apple users. If you have an Android device like a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or Google Pixel tablet, you can still pair your wireless earbuds and, in minutes, enjoy their top-notch audio quality that our tech editor calls "balanced, enjoyable, and among the best in the price range."
Sure, you won't be able to automatically switch your AirPods between all of your Android devices like you can with Apple products, since Android gadgets don't use Apple ID. However, the setup and pairing are simple and take barely a minute.
Whether you're listening to DEVO or The Daily, here's how to connect your AirPods to an Android phone or tablet:
Start the pairing process by putting your AirPods in their case and keeping the lid open. Then, hold down the button on the back. After a few seconds, the status light should start blinking white.Swipe down on your screen. Tap and hold the Bluetooth symbol.In this menu, make sure your device's Bluetooth setting is toggled on, then tap “Pair new device.”You should see the AirPods appear under “Available devices.” Tap to complete pairing to your Android.To disconnect your AirPods from your Android, swipe down on your screen, tap and hold the Bluetooth symbol, select the Settings symbol next to the name of your connected AirPods, and then select “Disconnect.”
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