When you stream Netflix on your Chromebook, you can easily listen to music or get better sound through headphones. But if you don’t like being tangled in wires, Bluetooth earbuds like Apple’s AirPods are a great option. Here, we’ll show you the steps you need to follow to connect your AirPods (or other Bluetooth headphones) to your Chromebook.
Can I use any bluetooth headset with my Chromebook?
Yes. If they use Bluetooth to connect to the device, they’ll happily use their Chromebook. However, some features may not work, especially if you have AirPods.
Controlling Siri, for example, is impossible because the Apple digital assistant resides on the iPhone and communicates with the AirPods, rather than “in” the earbuds themselves.
AirPods can be paired with multiple devices — thanks in part to iCloud — but they can only handle one active Bluetooth connection at a time. So make sure they are not connected to your iPhone (or Android phone) when trying to set them up on your Chromebook, as this can cause problems.
The easiest way to test this is to turn off the bluetooth on your phone while connecting them to your Chrome laptop by following the steps below.
How do I connect AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones to my Chromebook?
Connecting wireless earbuds to your Chromebook is easy. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Click the time displayed in the bottom right corner of your Chromebook.
2. In the menu that appears, click the Bluetooth icon to turn it on, then click the down arrow to open the Bluetooth settings.
3. Open the case on the AirPods or press the pairing button.
You should see the headset appear in the list of Bluetooth devices detected by your Chromebook. ChromeOS will then automatically connect the earbuds and you’ll see a message letting you know this has happened.
To disconnect your AirPods from your Chromebook, go back to the Bluetooth settings and click the settings “cog” icon in the upper-right corner of the window.
You’ll be taken to the main settings page and you’ll see the Bluetooth earbuds listed as connected. To the far right of its name, click the three dots and select Disconnect.
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