How to Connect AirPods to Your Android
The screenshots below were taken from a Google Pixel running Android 13. Your screen may look a little different, but the basic steps are the same for all Android devices.
How to Use AirPods Connected to an Android Device
Once connected, your Android device sends any audio through your AirPods. To disconnect the AirPods from your Android device, unpair the AirPods using your Android’s Bluetooth settings. Alternatively, turn off the Bluetooth setting on your Android device to sever the connection, or press and hold the Pair button on the back of the AirPods case. To reconnect your AirPods to your Android, repeat the steps above.
How to Monitor the AirPods’ Connection and Battery
Use an app to monitor your AirPods’ connection and battery status. Some free options include AirBattery, Podroid, AirBuds Popup, and Assistant Trigger. With these types of apps, you can track an AirPods’ total battery life as well as the individual battery life of the left and right AirPod. Some apps have unique and helpful features, so make sure to research each app to see what functionality appeals to you. For example, AirBattery offers in-ear detection for apps such as Spotify and Netflix. This feature pauses the sound on the AirPods whenever you remove one from your ears.
