The instructions apply to Windows 11 and Windows 10.
The steps are a little different depending on whichversion of Windowsyour HP laptop is running.
Below are directions for Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Select theBluetoothtoggle if it isnt already on.
Place the AirPods in their case, and then pop swing open the case.
Press and hold the button on your AirPods case.
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When the light flashes white, release the button.
On your Windows 11 PC, selectBluetooth.
Wait for your PC to search for devices, then choose your AirPods when they appear in the list.
Wait for the connection to be established, then selectDone.
If theBluetooth toggleis off, select it to turn itOn.
SelectAdd Bluetooth or other unit.
Open your AirPods case and press-and-hold the button.
The light may be inside your case or on the front.
Select your AirPods in the list of discovered devices.
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Wait for the AirPods to pair, then selectDone.
Switching from that output to your AirPods will let you use your AirPods with your laptop.
Heres how to use AirPods with a Windows 11 laptop:
Take your AirPods out of the case.
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This process is only necessary if another gadget prevents the automatic switching of the audio output.
Select theSpeakericon on the taskbar.
opt for>icon to the right of the volume control.
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If the Bluetooth button is grayed out, it means Bluetooth has been turned off.
Select theBluetoothbutton to turn it on.
SelectHeadphones (AirPods)in the list of devices.
This process is only necessary if another unit prevents the audio output from switching automatically.
Select thespeakericon on your taskbar.
SelectHeadphones (AirPods Stereo).
you could now use your AirPods with your laptop.
Do AirPods Work With Laptops?
AirPods work with any unit designed to connect to an audio output or input unit via Bluetooth.
This means most laptops will work, especially brand-new ones.
You canadd a Bluetooth adapter to your laptopif you’re gonna wanna.
Why Cant I Connect My AirPods to My HP Laptop?
Press and hold thesetupbutton until you see it flash white.
On your Mac, go toSystem Preferences>Bluetooth> in theDeviceslist, selectAirPods.
Toconnect AirPods to a Chromebook, selectMenuon the Chromebook, then selectBluetoothand turn on the Bluetooth connection.
Toconnect AirPods to an Android gear, openSettingson the Android and toggle on Bluetooth.
In the Roku app, selectRemote>Devices>OK>Connect Now.
Select your Roku rig, then tap theRemoteicon >headphonesicon>OK.
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