How to Use AirPods- Guide for a First-Timer Using It

Air pods are the wireless earbuds that have gained massive popularity among all the people who are tired of using and grappling with the wires that get entangled always. There is no chance for the air pods to fall from the ears. Do you wonder how to use AirPods? The usage is simple and explained clearly in this article. 

These earbuds are popular among youngsters. The latest model, i.e., the second-generation air pods come with the wireless charging and Hey SIRI support.

These are snugly fit into the ears and allow you to have a great musical experience. The noise that is from the surroundings is also canceled using this device. It works with iOS and Android devices. 

What are AirPods?

The AirPods are self-contained wireless earbuds for which there are no wires. It has a small speaker, battery, sensors, microphone, and a hidden chip inside the white shell of the Airpods. There is a charging case that offers high safety to the earbuds.

It won’t let you lose them when you carry along with you while going out. When you put these AirPods in the charging case, it starts to charge. 

With a single charge, you can use the AP’s for hours together. However, based on the version of AirPods you are using, it offers around 4 to 5 hours of battery life. You can also increase its charging time by listening to the video files’ music or audio files in low volume. 

What can you do with AirPods?

You can use the air pods to listen to music and audio from the live streaming TV. Besides, you can also carry out voice calls using this gadget. You can use Hey Siri to make calls by tapping on the Airpods. When you are taking the call, it puts the music files that you are listening to on pause.

The best thing is that the built-in sensor will automatically pause the audio when you remove the AP’s from the ears. However, this feature works only for iOS devices. If you are using non-Apple devices, then you must turn ON and OFF manually.

Another best feature that is available for you when you are using the AirPods on apple devices is that you can easily switch between the iPhone and Apple watch. When you use the iCloud, you can avoid the pairing process with the Apple devices. 

In the next section, you will learn how to use AirPods. 

How to use AirPods 

How to pair AirPods with the Apple devices?

It is pretty simple to pair up the AirPods with your Apple devices.

1. Ensure that the AP’s are kept in the charging case, and the lid is also closed. 
2. Keep the charging case corresponding to your iPhone
3. Unlock the mobile
4. Now, slowly open the lid of your charging case. You can see a connect button that displays on your mobile phone. When you tap on connect and then done, pairing is completed. Now you are ready to use the AirPods. 

How to pair AirPods with the Android devices?

How to use AirPods? If you have an Android device, but you loved the elegant look of the AirPods and want to use it to listen to the audio, there are few extra steps that you must follow to pair your device with the AirPods successfully. 

These steps allow you to connect the AirPods to your Android device:

1. Go to the Phone settings of your Android device and turn on the Bluetooth
2. Open the charging case where the AirPods are placed and press and hold the initiate button that you find on the side of the case until a white flashlight is shown
3. You can see the list of available Bluetooth devices in your surroundings along with the AirPods on your screen. 
4. Select the AP’s and hit pair. Now, you are ready to use the AirPods on your Android device.

As you are connecting the earbuds to your Android device, so you are confined to only a few features. When you remove the Earbud from the ears, the music will not pause like it is done for the iPhone.

How can you control the device with the help of AirPods?

There are two different ways that you find to control what is happening on the device to which you have connected the AP’s.

The first thing is that you can use SIRI. If you are using the first generation AirPods, you will get access to Siri by double-tapping towards the left or right of the AirPods. In case, you are using the second-generation AP’s, it comes with pre-configured settings, which lets you use Siri hands-free. However, the Hey Siri must be enabled on your iPhone device.

When Siri is enabled, you can perform the following functions:

• Play your favorite music file
• Increase/decrease the volume
• Go to the next song
• Pause music
• Know the charge percentage on your AP’s 

With the help of Siri, you can adjust the volume hands-free. 

The second way is by using the double-tap feature. You can control the double-tap of left and right Earbud easily through the Bluetooth settings on the mobile. You can talk to Siri, play or pause the music file, or skip to the next or previous track and off the audio content. 

How to charge AirPods?

You can use the air pod for 5 hours and is claimed to be so. Here is the step by step procedure you must follow on how to charge AirPods:

1. Put the AP’s inside the charging case
2. Wait for 20 minutes
3. Now, after 20 minutes of the charge, you are ready to use

The AP’s can give you 3 hours of backup with a charge of 20 minutes. 

How can you improve the battery life of AirPods?

The AP’s would let you use it for 4 hours continuously. There is no way that you can think of improving battery life. With the usage of AP’s regularly, it would lose its charge holding capacity over a period. However, there are a few fixes available to improve the battery life of the AP’s. You should avoid playing with the case when not in use. You can use one air pod while disability the entire smart features.

How to keep the AirPods clean?

The AP’s look neat and pristine initially, and over usage, it turns out to be old. The AP’s would get prone to earwax, lint of the pocket, or dirt. After usage, you must use the lint-free cloth to remove the dirt accumulated around the AP’s. You can also use the soft brush to clean the areas of the AP’s that are otherwise sensitive and difficult to reach.