AirPods are designed to connect effortlessly to Apple devices such as the MacBook and iPhone, but not Alienware PCs. This post shows a straightforward method for connecting AirPods to an Alienware laptop. Here is a basic overview of how to connect AirPods to Alienware laptop:
- Charge your earbuds and place them in the case with the lid open.
- Make sure the toggle is set to ‘on’ by navigating to ‘Start’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Devices’ and ensuring that the switch is on.
- Press the pairing button on the rear of the AirPods case.
- Select the Bluetooth option after selecting ‘Add Bluetooth or other device’
- Click on your device when it appears in the list to begin the connection process.
Earbuds might not appear in the list if you delay between pressing the pairing button and adding a Bluetooth item.
Connecting AirPods To Alienware Laptop
Step 1: Windows Bluetooth Configuration Search
- To open a new window, either use the search box or the Windows symbol in the bottom left.
- Looking for Bluetooth configurations
- Choose Your Bluetooth and Other Devices
Step 2: Enable Bluetooth
- Bluetooth can be activated using the switch.
Step 3: Select Add Bluetooth Or Other Device
- At the top of the screen, select Add Bluetooth or other device.
Step 4: Select Bluetooth Option
- Keep your AirPods charged and within the case at all times.
- Get the AirPods case open.
- Pairing mode is activated by pressing the button on the rear of the casing until the light flashes.
- If your device supports Bluetooth pairing, choose that option.
Step 5: Choose Your AirPods From Devices Nearby
- Choose your device from the nearby device list.
- Ensure that step 5 is completed within 30 seconds after finishing step 4 to ensure that your device appears on the list.
- Your AirPods may take a few minutes to be recognized by your Alienware laptop.
Connected AirPods But No Sound
If you cannot hear anything even when your AirPods are paired to your laptop, you may need to increase the volume. Your earbuds are not functioning for a second reason: you have previously connected them to other devices. To resolve this, disable Bluetooth on your phones, tablets, and other PCs.
Still Unable To Connect AirPods To Alienware Laptop
First-time pairing of AirPods with a laptop is not effortless for everyone. Listed below are potential causes for your difficulty.
Your Computer Does Not Support Bluetooth
The vast majority, if not all, Alienware laptops include Bluetooth, so this should be a non-issue; however, here is how to verify: Go to ‘Start’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Devices’ and attempt to turn on the switch. If the Bluetooth switch is grayed out and set to ‘OFF’, it indicates that you lack the capability.
Your Connection Has A Problem
Whenever I’ve experienced this problem before, it was always due to a connection problem. The fact that they weren’t working properly meant that I had to keep pairing and unpairing them.
After I did this a few times, the connection was cached incorrectly, and the list no longer included my device.
To resolve the problem, do the following:
- Shut down your PC.
- Power down your PC by switching the plug off at the wall.
- Taking off the plug from your electrical outlet
- Disconnect all the cables and then restart the machine.
Old Bluetooth Software
Always update your drivers if you encounter issues:
- Ensure that your computer is connected to the internet.
- Windows Searching for the device manager
- Choose Bluetooth from the list and then open the drop-down menu.
- Select uninstall by right-clicking the first driver in the drop-down menu.
- If you restart your Alienware laptop, the Bluetooth driver will be redownloaded from the internet immediately.
Your AirPods Have Not Been Charged
Your gadget must be fully charged for your laptop to recognize it. Charge your AirPods in the case while the lid is open before pairing.
How To Disconnect AirPods From An Alienware Laptop
Follow these steps to disconnect your earbuds from your laptop:
- Navigate to ‘Start’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Devices’.
- Choose your device from the list of Audio devices below by toggling the switch to the OFF position.
- You can push to delete this device. This will prevent your laptop from automatically connecting to your headphones at startup.
- You can press disconnect. It will disable the Bluetooth connection from your headphones unless you reattach them or restart your computer.
How to Resolve AirPods PC Connection Issues
Even when paired with an iPhone or other Apple device, the AirPods are not flawless. Therefore, it is not surprising that there will be connection troubles while using them with a Windows computer.
However, we have compiled a list of tried-and-true techniques for resolving connectivity issues between AirPods and Windows PCs.
Start Windows Troubleshooting.
When you’re having problems with your Bluetooth connection, you can utilize Windows’ built-in troubleshooter to determine the root of the problem. It’s your best bet if you’re trying to figure out why your AirPods won’t pair with Windows.
Here’s how to launch Windows’s troubleshooter:
- Open the Start menu
- Go to Settings > Update & Security (Windows 10) or Settings > System (Windows 11) and click Troubleshoot.
- Click on Other Troubleshooters.
- Select Bluetooth, and click Run the troubleshooter.
- Wait for Windows to detect the potential problem.
- Apply the recommended fix if necessary.
Final Words
Even though establishing a Bluetooth connection can be challenging at times, you should be able to do it with the help of this article. The time has come for you to put on some tunes on your Alienware laptop and listen to AirPods while participating in a video conference.
AirPods are designed to be used with Apple products, but they are Bluetooth headphones, so they will connect to any device that supports that technology.