The main difference is how you connect the AirPods to your rig.

Once you’ve done that, the Zoom configs are the same.

Start by opening the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and selectingSystem Preferences.

A Mac’s Apple Menu open, showing the System Preferences option

Put your AirPods in pairing mode by pressing the button on the case.

When they appear in the Bluetooth configs window, selectConnect.

With your AirPods connected, it’s time to set Zoom to use them.

The Mac System Preferences window, showing the Bluetooth option

Start by opening Zoom.

On the main Zoom screen, select thegearicon.

In theSpeakersection, choose the drop down and choose your AirPods.

Mac Bluetooth settings window, with AirPods available

To confirm that Zoom is sending audio to your AirPods, selectTest Speaker.

If you hear sound, continue.

If not, check the troubleshooting tips later in this article.

Zoom settings, with the Speaker drop-down menu open

Repeat the process in theMicrophonesection: select AirPods from the drop down and then chooseTest Mic.

That includes smartphones, tablets, and Windows PCs.

FAQ

Toconnect AirPods to your MacBook, go toSystem Preferences>Bluetoothand selectTurn Bluetooth On.

Zoom settings, with the Microphone drop-down menu open

ClickConnecton the Mac when the AirPods appear as an option.

To connect AirPods to an Android gear, selectSettings>Bluetoothand ensure Bluetooth is enabled.

From the Android unit, tap the AirPods from the available Bluetooth devices list.

Zoom window for choosing what audio to use with a meeting

Toconnect AirPods to a Chromebook, on the Chromebook, selectMenu>Bluetoothand ensure Bluetooth is enabled.

On the Chromebook, go to theBluetooth Available Deviceslist and grab the AirPods.