Set up AirPods with iPad

Set up AirPods to listen to music, movies, text messages, and more. You can also use AirPods to make and answer FaceTime calls with your iPad.

Pair AirPods with your iPad

Go to the Home screen on your iPad.
Open the case with your AirPods inside, then hold it next to your iPad.
Follow the onscreen instructions, then tap Done.

Your AirPods are automatically paired with all of your supported devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID (iOS 10, iPadOS 13, macOS 10.12, watchOS 3, or later required).

To unpair AirPods, see Unpair a Bluetooth device.

Note: If you can’t pair your AirPods, see the Apple Support article If your AirPods won’t connect.

Find the best fit (AirPods Pro)

To see which of the included ear tips provide the best seal, run the fit detection test.

Open the AirPods case.
On iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
Tap next to your AirPods in the list of devices.
Tap Ear Tip Fit Test, tap Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions.

Charge AirPods

Put them in the case and close the lid.

AirPods shut down and charge whenever they’re in the case. You can charge the case by connecting it to a power outlet using an Apple Lightning to USB cable and an Apple USB power adapter. If you have the Wireless Charging Case, you can charge the case wirelessly with a Qi-certified charger.

See the Apple Support article Charge your AirPods with charging case and learn about battery life.

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iPad User Guide

Set up AirPods with iPad

Pair AirPods with your iPad

Find the best fit (AirPods Pro)

Charge AirPods