Connecting AirPods to your Dell laptop can be a convenient way to enjoy wireless audio and enhance your listening experience.
However, if you’re used to seamlessly pairing your AirPods to your iPhone, then you might have realized that pairing them to your Dell laptop isn’t quite the same.
That’s why we’re here to help you with step-by-step instructions on how to connect your AirPods to your Dell laptop. We’ll also go over some troubleshooting tips to help you overcome any issues that may arise.
Now let’s get into it!
Pairing Your Airpods With Your Dell Laptop
Pairing your AirPods with your Dell laptop is a great way to enjoy wireless listening while you work, study, or just relax. And it’s relatively easy to get your AirPods connected.
To start, first make sure that Bluetooth is turned on in your Dell laptop and your AirPods are in pairing mode.
To put your AirPods in pairing mode, simply open the lid of your AirPods case and put them in the case. Then press and hold the button on the back of the case until the LED light flashes white. This should take a few seconds, and you’ll need to keep holding the button until the light starts flashing.
Next, open up the Start menu and click on Settings. In the Settings app, click on Devices, which will bring you to the Bluetooth & other devices page.
Click on Add Bluetooth or other device. This will open up a new window where you can choose the type of device you want to connect.
Select Bluetooth from the list of options, which will start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.
With your AirPods in pairing mode, wait for your AirPods to appear in the list of available devices and then select them. Click on Connect to start the pairing process. Your Dell laptop will now attempt to establish a Bluetooth connection with your AirPods.
After a few moments, your AirPods should be successfully paired with your Dell laptop. Make sure to test the connection by playing audio through them to ensure they’re properly connected.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth and Audio Issues
If you’ve followed the above steps, and you’re having an issue with your AirPods connecting, or you’re dealing with audio issues, then here are a few things to try.
AirPods Not Showing Up on the List of Available Devices?
If you’re running into difficulties with getting your AirPods to show up on your list of available devices when trying to pair them, then you can try these things to get them to show up on your computer.
Make sure your AirPods are in pairing mode – If they’re not, simply follow the instructions in the previous section to put them in pairing mode.
Restart the Bluetooth on your Dell laptop – Bluetooth on Windows can be finicky, and sometimes the only solution is to restart the Bluetooth on your computer. To do this, go to the Settings menu, click on Devices, where you’re brought to the Bluetooth & other devices page. From there, toggle the Bluetooth switch off and then back on again.
Reset your AirPods and try again – If resetting the Bluetooth on your laptop doesn’t work, you may need to reset your AirPods to get them to connect. To reset your AirPods, simply put them in the charging case and hold down the button on the back until the LED light flashes amber. Then, try pairing them with your Dell laptop again.
AirPods Sound Quality Is Poor or There Is No Sound
If you’re sure that your AirPods are on and connected to your computer, but you’re not hearing anything or the sound quality is poor, then here are some things you can try.
Make sure your AirPods are set as the active output device – Usually when you connect a Bluetooth audio device to your computer, Windows automatically switches the audio output device to the Bluetooth device. However, if you’re not hearing anything from your AirPods, it could be that your AirPods are not set as the current audio output device.
To check this, open the Start menu and go to Settings. In the Settings app, go to Devices, then under Related Settings, click Sound settings.
At the top of the next screen, you’ll see a drop-down under Output and Choose your output device. Click that and select your AirPods from the list to set them as the current output device.
Move your AirPods closer to your Dell laptop – Sometimes, if your AirPods are too far away from your laptop, or there is something between the computer and AirPods causing interference, the Bluetooth connection can become weak or unstable, causing poor audio quality or no audio at all.
Restart both your Dell laptop and your AirPods and try again – You may first want to try toggling the Bluetooth off and on. However, if you’re still having issues, then restarting both your computer and your AirPods can help resolve connectivity issues that are preventing your AirPods from working properly.
Get Connected
While connecting AirPods to a Dell laptop isn’t quite as straightforward and easy as it is on Apple’s devices, getting them connected is still pretty simple once you know what to do. By following the step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips outlined in this article, you can easily pair your AirPods with your Dell laptop and enjoy your favorite music, podcasts, and other audio content.
