How many times have you tried to connect AirPods to Chromebook only to fail every time? If this sounds like you, don’t worry—you aren’t alone.
It can be frustrating, especially if you want to listen to music or podcast episodes on your Chromebook and don’t want to go through the trouble of switching over to another device.
Thankfully, you can connect AirPods to your Chromebook in a more easier than you might think—here are three simple steps that will help you get started today.
To connect AirPods to Chromebook, open Bluetooth settings, bring your AirPod out from its case, and hold the back button until the light blinks white. Then, select your AirPod device from your Chromebook to pair/connect with your AirPod.
Did you not get that? Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide for you.
Let’s dive in
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How to Connect AirPods to Chromebook
If you’re proud to be the owner of a new Google Chromebook and recently purchased Apple’s newest AirPods, you might be wondering how to connect them to your Laptop.
Unlike iPhones, iPads, and iPods, AirPods don’t have a traditional headphone jack; instead, they pair with devices via Bluetooth.
If you are planning to connect your AirPods with your Chromebook, you must pair them with your Android phone at first or other compatible devices (like iPhone or iPad).
When pairing a Chromebook with AirPods, it is essential to ensure that you shut down any open apps on your other devices connected or paired to your Bluetooth device.
Having done that, let’s get started.
Step 1: Go to Quick Setting on Your Chromebook:
To access the Quick Settings from your Chromebook, locate the menu to the right of the battery and clock.
Step 2: Turn on your Chromebook Bluetooth:
Select Bluetooth and turn it on if it’s off. Once Bluetooth is on, the Chromebook will automatically search for wireless devices.
Step 3: Turn on Your AirPod:
Remove your AirPod from its charging case (it should turn on automatically and be ready to pair). If your AirPod is not in its case, there is a tendency that it would have turned off, so you can turn it on by clicking and holding the back of the AirPod. You should also ensure your AirPods are nearby your Chromebook.
Step 4: Search Your AirPod From Your Chromebook:
Now you should see your AirPod device name on your Chromebook Bluetooth Connected device list. Click the gear icon if you don’t see the AirPods in the Bluetooth settings. The gear icon will open Bluetooth Settings, where you can see your paired and unpaired devices.
Step 5: Setup Your AirPod to Pair
To set up your AirPod, you’ll have to open your AirPod case and push the setup button on the back of the case. After a few seconds, the light on the case will turn white.
Step 6: Pair or Connect Your Airpod to Chromebook
Pair your AirPods with a Chromebook by choosing it from the list of unpaired devices. It will be on the list of paired devices if you’ve successfully connected your device.
Once you pair your AirPods case with your Chromebook, the light on the case will turn green, and your Chromebook’s Bluetooth settings will show a connection.
How to Turn on Bluetooth on Chromebook
To connect your AirPods to your Chromebook, you’ll need to first turn on Bluetooth. Here’s how:
Connecting a device to a Chromebook is simple and will only take a few minutes, and enabling Bluetooth is equally simple. In some cases, however, devices will not work due to incompatibility between drivers.
- Click the bottom-right corner of your Chromebook window screen.
- Click on the note icon beside the clock to open up Quick Settings.
- Bluetooth connectivity is only possible on a Chromebook if it has this capability. If you’re Chromebook has this capability, you should see the Bluetooth icon appear in the Quick Settings panel.
- Click/toggle the Bluetooth icon to it ‘on.’ You will know your Bluetooth is ‘on’ when the Bluetooth icon change from gray to blue.
- Turn it (your Bluetooth) off by repeating these steps. When you toggle your Bluetooth icon, which changes to gray, you have successfully turned it off.
How to Disconnect AirPods from Chromebook
If you don’t want to use your AirPods any longer, place them back in the charging case and close the lid to disconnect them from Chromebook. To remove or disconnect your AirPods from your Chromebook, follow the steps below.
- Go to the bottom of your Chromebook screen by the right and click on time/clock.
- Select the “gear icon” to go to Settings
- Now Select Bluetooth from the list to view your Bluetooth Paired devices.
- Select the 3 dots on the right side of your AirPod’s name.
- Click on Disconnect to disconnect your AirPod from the Chromebook
- And you can select Remove if you want to unpair or delete your AirPod device.
Congratulations, you have successfully disconnected your AirPod from the Chromebook
Frequently Ask Questions Connecting AirPod to Chromebook (Problems & Solutions)
Connecting your AirPods to a Chromebook is primarily straightforward; however, some issues usually arise. Look at these common AirPods to Chromebook compatibility issues to find their troubleshooting solutions.
Why is there no sound when I connect my AirPods to my Chromebook?
If you can’t connect your AirPods to your Chromebook, there is likely an issue with the Bluetooth function on either the AirPods or the Laptop.
You did not enable your Bluetooth:
You have to ensure you enable Bluetooth on your Laptop. Disable and enable Bluetooth on the charging case and see if they are connected. You should see a white light on the charging case of your AirPods. In case you need to locate your offline or dead Airpods, a solid Bluetooth connection is necessary not only for the sound.
Drivers aren’t updated:
You cannot connect to a Bluetooth device if the Bluetooth driver on your Laptop is not the latest. Download the latest drivers from the HP support page to fix the problem, or you can update your Chromebook to update your drivers automatically.
How to Update Your Chromebook/Chromebook Drivers
Chromebook automatically checks for updates when it connects to the internet, but you can check for updates yourself.
- Turn on your Chromebook and turn on your data/internet connection (you can either use Wi-Fi or Modem).
- Go to the bottom of your Chromebook screen by the right and select the time.
- Select the “gear icon” to go to Settings.
- Stroll to the bottom of your window screen and click on About Chrome OS. (Under Google Chrome OS, you’ll find out what operating system your Chromebook is running).
- Now click on Check for updates. Your Chromebook will find the updates by itself and automatically download them.
Incorrect audio input settings:
If you don’t hear your Laptop’s Chromebook sound, your audio output device might be set to speaker mode. Fix this by navigating to the Sound Control Panel and selecting Headphones (AirPods Stereo) as the default device.
My AirPods keep disconnecting from my Chromebook
There are specific reasons why your AirPods may keep disconnecting from your Chromebook.
- Outdated Chromebook Drivers: Your Chromebook Drivers may be outdated as you need to update them.
- Low Battery: Your AirPods battery could be low. For that, you will need to charge your AirPod.
- AirPod needs resetting: Your may need to reset AirPods if your AirPod keeps disconnecting from your Chromebook
How To Reset Your AirPod
Sometimes, AirPods need to be reset to be able to synchronize with a device other than an Apple product, and this will cause a restart and the recovery of lost connectivity. To reset your AirPods, follow the steps listed below.
- Ensure your AirPod is in its charging case.
- Close the AirPod case for 30 seconds
- After about 30 seconds, open the AirPod lid.
- From your iPhone or Android, go to Settings, then select Bluetooth.
- You will see a blue “i” icon next to your AirPods, tap the icon, and select “forget this device.” Click on confirm to forget the device.
- Now open the lid and hold the AirPod setup button from its charging case for about 15 seconds. The AirPod charging case light will flash amber and then turn white.
When this happens, you have successfully reset your AirPod. Now, try to reconnect your AirPods to your Chromebook.
