- Flip open your AirPods case and make sure they are charged.
- On Apple TV, go to the Home screen.
- Hold down the play/pause button on the TV remote.
- Select your AirPods.
How to Connect AirPods and Apple TV Through iCloud
You may be asking yourself “Can I connect my iPhone and AirPods through iCloud?” or “Why won’t my AirPods work with my Apple ID?” We’ve gathered some answers to these questions to make it easy for you to do so. Read on for the steps to make the connection. And don’t forget to subscribe to the Daily Digest for more news and features.
Link my AirPods with my Apple ID?
First, you’ll need to pair the AirPods with the Apple TV by removing the charging case and placing them into pairing mode. The white LED indicator will indicate that the two devices are connected. Now, open the Settings app on your Apple TV. Navigate to Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Select AirPods from the Other Devices list, and then click Connect Device. Now your AirPods and Apple TV are connected!
Why won’t my AirPods connect to Apple TV?
It’s possible that your AirPods are not pairing with your Apple TV through iCloud. First, ensure that they are in their charging case. Next, open your Apple TV’s settings. On the apps screen, find the silver gears icon, and choose AirPods. This will open a menu that lets you disconnect and unpair your AirPods from the Apple TV. To do this, follow the steps below:
If you’ve previously paired your AirPods to an iPhone, you’ll be able to pair them with your Apple TV. When you do so, the AirPods will automatically pair with the Apple TV and other Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account. You can also manually pair the AirPods to your Apple TV by following the steps above. If you have a non-iCloud-connected Apple TV, you can also manually pair your AirPods to the Apple TV.
Can you connect AirPods to iCloud?
If you’re logged into iCloud, your AirPods instantly pair with any supported device that has the same Apple ID.
How can I link my AirPods with my Apple ID or iCloud account?
- Go to the Home Screen.
- Open the charging case, and hold it next to your iPhone.
- A setup animation appears on your iPhone. Tap Connect.
FAQs
Why won’t my AirPods connect to Apple TV?
If Apple TV can’t find your AirPods, you may have mispaired them. Fix it by: Close the case and press and hold the Pairing button until the status light flashes white. Go to Apple TV > Remotes & Devices > Bluetooth.
Can AirPods be connected to Apple TV and iPhone?
Bluetooth or iCloud can link AirPods to Apple TV. You can re-pair your AirPods with an Apple TV via the audio settings. AirPods should connect immediately to an Apple TV with the same Apple ID.
How do I connect my AirPods to my TV?
To pair your AirPods, press and hold the pairing button on the back of the case until it flashes white. Open the Settings app on Apple TV to activate Bluetooth. Select Bluetooth from Remotes & Devices. When your AirPods appear in the list of devices, select them.
Why are my AirPods not showing up on iCloud?
Due to some problems, your AirPods may not appear in the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Close the charging case and place your AirPods in it. Restart the Apple device you’re using to check Find My.
How do I add my AirPods to my devices?
Make sure that Bluetooth is on. Open the charging case and put both AirPods in.
Hold the setup button until the status light flashes white. After that, select Connect to connect your AirPods.
Why won’t my AirPods show up on Find My?
You can’t find your AirPods if you didn’t enable Find My before they were missing. If your AirPods aren’t charged, they won’t be found. They won’t appear if they’re out of range.
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