Explain how to use AirPods! Open the case for pairing, tap to feed songs, etc.

How to connect AirPods. Apple’s genuine Bluetooth earphone AirPods was released in December 2016. It’s been two years since its release, but its popularity hasn’t diminished yet. Since it is a genuine Apple product, it has a very high affinity with the iPhone, and the point is that many functions and operations can be linked. Pairing is completed just by opening the lid. The remaining battery level can be instantly grasped from the iPhone. There is no need to turn the power on or off, so there are many convenient functions compared to other Bluetooth earphones. And despite its versatility, its simple and timeless design is another reason for its popularity.

In this article, through how to use AirPods, we will introduce valuable functions that are genuine “ear-to-scale” for those unfamiliar with AirPods yet and existing users.

Which devices can use AirPods? How to connect AirPods

First of all, the terminals that support AirPods are as follows. It is compatible with various Apple products as well as the iPhone.

1. iPhone with iOS 10 or later, iPad, iPod touch
2.  Mac with macOS Sierra or later ・
3. Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later
4.  Apple TV with tvOS 11 or later

After connecting to your iPhone for the first time, AirPods will automatically add to devices that sign in with the same iCloud. This means that once you pair it with your iPhone, you can use AirPods right away, whether you’re watching a movie on a Mac using the same iCloud or running on your Apple Watch.

By the way, you can use it as an ordinary Bluetooth earphone on your Android smartphone, but please note that Apple does not support it, and you cannot use the various linkage functions introduced in this article.

Let’s explain how to use it from the initial settings, using pairing with an iPhone as an example.

Pairing AirPods is surprisingly easy

① Display the iPhone control center and turn on Bluetooth.

② Pair your AirPods with your iPhone.

When you open the lid of the case containing AirPods with the iPhone’s Bluetooth turns on, the AirPods screen will display on the iPhone, so tap “Connect.” When the connection is complete, the remaining battery level of AirPods will show, so tap “Done” to complete the pairing. The reference is as easy as opening the case lid, so it’s a kind of design for people who don’t know how to pair.

In other words, with Bluetooth available, if you open the lid, a nearby iPhone will detect it, and if you tap “Connect,” it will connect. Once connected, reconnecting is even easier. Open the lid and take out the earphones. Earphones with cords require the trouble of untangling and untangling, turning on the power, and plugging in. In that respect, it’s straightforward because it can use just by taking it out of the case.

Now, let me introduce some more convenient points.

Point 1: Easy to grasp the remaining battery level to  connect AirPods

The AirPods case has a function to charge the AirPods, and when you store it in the case, charging starts automatically. You can play music for up to 5 hours on a single charge, and when you’re in a hurry, you can charge it for 15 minutes, and it will run for 3 hours. The case itself charges with a Lightning cable, but an issue that can charge wirelessly will release in the future, making management more effortless.

Checking the battery level of AirPods is very easy. When you open the case lid, the iPhone screen automatically shows the battery level of both the AirPods and the case, so you can quickly see how long the battery will last.

In addition, you can check it from the widget.

If you want to check with the widget, swipe the widget’s screen on the far left of the screen to the bottom, and there is a button called [Edit], so tap it and add [Battery]. After that, you can check the remaining amount on the widget screen while using AirPods. Also, if it’s pair, it will answer Siri asking, “How long is the AirPods battery?” With Bluetooth earphones, there is a concern about how long the battery will last, but with AirPods, the remaining charge is shown by all kinds of cooperation such as widgets and Siri, so it is hard to run out of control.

Point 2: Play music automatically just by putting it on your ear.

Unlike other Bluetooth-enabled earphones, AirPods don’t have an ON / OFF button. Suppose you set “automatic ear detection” to ON from the AirPods settings. It will automatically play/stop when you attach/detach it to your ear. Pause when you remove one and play the continuation of the song when you put it back on. The point is that you can use it smoothly because there are few steps to listen to music. After all, playback starts just by putting it in your ear.

[Settings]> [Bluetooth]> [(name) AirPods]> [Automatic ear detection]

If automatic ear detection is ON, AirPods will behave as follows.

By doing this, for example, when someone talks to you during playback. You can take off one ear and pause, or if it is an ear. You do not have to use your ear. So you can let someone listen to music with one earphone as it is. Can.

Point 3: Double tap to start song feed and Siri to  connect AirPods

AirPods attached to your ears can operate by double-tapping either one.

By default, both left and right are set to start Siri, but if you do not use Siri. You can change it to your favorite operation. You can also assign different actions for right and left.

[Settings]> “Bluetooth”> [(name) AirPods]> [Double tap AirPods]

The operations that can  performe with a double-tap are as follows.

1.  Siri
2.  Play / Pause
3. Next track
4.  Previous track
5.  Off

With general Bluetooth-compatible earphones, these operations can often perform with external buttons. However, the action of “pressing.” The controller may cause the ear tips to go too far into the ear or come off the ear. In addition, moving parts can easily cause malfunctions. So the benefits of AirPods that can operate with just a tap are great.

Also, the convenience of voice operation by Siri cannot overlook. Usually, the volume adjusts on the iPhone itself, but you can also change it by starting Siri from AirPods and instructing “Turn up” or “Turn down.” In addition, “Call the hundred’s,” “Directions to the Shibuya train station?” And the like can carry out by Siri also operation other than the music he. This is very useful in situations where you cannot take your hands off. Such as when you have luggage in both hands.

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