If you own a Dell laptop and AirPods, you may be wondering how to pair the two devices. It’s actually quite simple.
Method #1: Using Bluetooth
Step 1: Turn on your Dell laptop and put it into pairing mode. If you don’t know how to do this, please refer to the article below:
Connecting a Bluetooth Device to Your Laptop (Windows 10)
Note: For Windows 7 or 8.1, please refer to this article: Connecting a Bluetooth Device to Your Laptop .
Step 2: Make sure your AirPods are charged and open the charging case. In the top-left corner of your screen, select the Bluetooth icon and choose “Add a Bluetooth or other device”.
Step 3: At this point, your Dell laptop should be searching for any nearby devices that are in pairing mode. Once you see the name of your AirPods show up on screen, select it to begin adding them to your device list.
Step 4: Enter 0000 as the pairing code if asked for one and press “Enter” or “Done”.
Step 5: Once this process is complete, your laptop will no longer be able to find your AirPods even when they are in close proximity. However, you can always pair them again by repeating these steps.
Method #2: Using the Dell Wireless Card
Step 1: Turn on your laptop and wait for it to load to the desktop. Now swipe up from the bottom of your screen and select “Bluetooth” (if you have a mouse) or “Devices” (if using the Windows 10 touch keyboard).
Step 2: When your Dell Wireless Card Properties window opens, select “Add” and then choose the option that best describes your AirPods.
If they are a Bluetooth device that has a PIN, enter it now if requested by going to the device and clicking “Pair”.
If they are a Bluetooth device that does not have a PIN, select the option that describes your AirPods from the list. Most of the time, this will be an option called “iOS Device” without a PIN code.
Step 3: At this point, your Dell laptop should be searching for any nearby devices that are in pairing mode. Once you see the name of your AirPods show up on screen, select it to begin adding them to your device list.
Step 4: Enter 0000 as the pairing code if asked for one and press “Enter” or “Done”.
Step 5: Once this process is complete, your laptop will no longer be able to find your AirPods even when they are in close proximity. However, you can always pair them again by repeating these steps.
FAQs:
Q: I don’t see the option to add my AirPods as a Bluetooth device on Windows 10 (or Windows 7 or 8). What should I do?
A: If you don’t see that option, it means your Dell laptop does not support Bluetooth connectivity. You’ll have to pair the AirPods manually using the first method at the top of this article.
Q: I am trying to connect my AirPods as a Bluetooth device but it doesn’t seem to be working. What should I do?
A: There are a number of reasons why this could be happening. Here are some things you can try to get it working again:
– Make sure both your AirPods and Dell laptop are powered on and locked (closed lid for laptops). To check, open the case of your AirPods while they’re still in your pocket or purse to see if the blue tooth light is flashing. If it’s not, try turning them on.
– Make sure both devices are within close proximity of each other.
– Try deleting your AirPods from your laptop and then adding them again using either method outlined above in the article.
Q: I have connected my AirPods as a Bluetooth device using your instructions but I still can’t hear any sound. What should I do?
A: There are a number of reasons why this could be happening. Here are some things you can try to get it working again:
– Make sure both devices are powered on and unlocked (open the case for AirPods).
– Make sure your AirPods are not muted or turned all the way down.
– Make sure you have clicked “Play” on any media you are trying to listen to.
– Try deleting your AirPods from your laptop and then adding them again using either method outlined above in the article.