How to Connect two Airpods to one Phone

Introduction

Connecting two pairs of AirPods to one phone can enhance your listening experience, allowing you to share music, watch movies, or make calls with a friend seamlessly. This feature, known as Audio Sharing, is available on iOS devices running iOS 13 or later. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process step-by-step to ensure both pairs of AirPods are connected and functioning correctly.

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure you meet the following requirements:

• An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 13 or later.
• Two pairs of compatible AirPods (AirPods Pro, AirPods (1st or 2nd generation), or AirPods Max).
• Both pairs of AirPods should be fully charged.

Initial Setup

1. Connect the First Pair of AirPods:

   • Open the lid of your AirPods case near your iPhone.
   • A setup animation should appear on your screen. Tap "Connect."
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing.

2. Ensure Proper Connection:

   • After pairing, confirm that the first pair of AirPods is connected by checking the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone.

Connecting the Second Pair of AirPods

1. Open Control Center:

   • On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
   • On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

2. Tap the AirPlay Icon:

   • Locate the audio playback controls in the upper-right corner of the Control Center and tap the AirPlay icon (a triangle with circles above it).

3. Add the Second Pair of AirPods:

   • Open the lid of the second pair of AirPods near your iPhone.
   • When the second pair of AirPods appears on your screen, tap “Share Audio.”

4. Confirm Audio Sharing:

   • Follow any additional prompts to complete the connection.
   • Both pairs of AirPods should now be connected to your iPhone.

Managing Audio Playback

• Volume Control:
  • You can adjust the volume for each pair of AirPods individually using the volume slider in Control Center or the volume buttons on your iPhone.
• Playback Control:
  • Both users can control playback using their respective AirPods, including pausing, playing, and skipping tracks.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Connection Issues:
  • If one pair of AirPods is not connecting, try resetting them by holding the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes amber, then white.
  • Ensure your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS version.
• Audio Sync Problems:
  • If there is a delay or audio sync issue, disconnect both pairs of AirPods and reconnect them.

Conclusion

Sharing audio with two pairs of AirPods on a single iPhone enhances your ability to enjoy media together. By following these simple steps, you can effortlessly connect and manage both pairs of AirPods, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable listening experience.