Learning how to connect AirPods to HP laptop or any other Windows PC is straightforward, but not as simple as connecting AirPods to an Apple device. It only requires an extra small step or two to connect to any windows laptop. Our quick and easy guide was made by a software engineer with many years of computer experience in order to guide you through the process to connect AirPods to a HP laptop.

It may come as a surprise to you that Apple AirPods can connect to any laptop or other device as long as it has Bluetooth technology. Apple built the AirPods to function seamlessly with any iPhone, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, or iPad. Since AirPods use Bluetooth technology to connect to Apple devices, they can easily connect to a HP laptop as long as it has Bluetooth technology.

Table Of Contents

I. How To Connect AirPods To HP Laptop?

Step 1: Enable Bluetooth On Laptop

Step 2: Prepare AirPods To Connect To Laptop

Step 3: Connect The AirPods To The Laptop Via Bluetooth

II. Can AirPods Connect To A HP Laptop?

III. Which AirPod Feature Are Unavailable On A HP Laptop?

IV. How To Unpair AirPods From A HP Laptop

IV. Can’t Connect The AirPods To The HP Laptop – This May Help

V. The Verdict

How To Connect AirPods To HP Laptop?

Here is an easy 3 step guide for how to connect AirPods to a HP laptop.

Step 1: Enable Bluetooth on the HP Laptop

Turn on the HP laptop so that Windows can startup.

Click on the WINDOWS logo or START menu on the bottom-left side of the Windows taskbar.

Click The Start Menu In The Windows Taskbar

Select the Windows settings GEAR ICON from the START menu along the left panel.

Click DEVICES in the Windows settings menu.

Click on BLUETOOTH & OTHER DEVICES from the DEVICES MENU that runs vertically along the left side of the screen.

Under the ‘Bluetooth & other devices’ settings, make sure that the Bluetooth toggle is indicates that it is “On”. If the Bluetooth toggle is set to ‘Off’, click the Bluetooth toggle to to turn Bluetooth ‘On’.

Step 2: Setup The AirPods To Connect To The HP laptop

Place the Apple AirPods near the HP laptop.

Open the AirPods case containing the Apple AirPods.

Click the SETUP button on the back of the AirPods case for about 5 seconds OR until you see the status light blink.

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Step 3: Connect the AirPods to the HP laptop via Bluetooth

Select ‘Add Bluetooth or other devices’.

In the ‘Add a device’ window, click on ‘Bluetooth – Mice, keyboards, pens, or audio and other kinds of Bluetooth devices’.

In the ‘Bluetooth & other devices’ window, select the name of the ‘Apple AirPods’ from the list of discoverable Bluetooth devices.

Choose ‘Connect’. Once the connection is made, you will see ‘Your device is ready to go!’ at the top of the window.

Congratulations! You just learned how to connect AirPods to HP laptop.

Can AirPods connect to a HP laptop?

Even though the Apple AirPods are the most ideal earbuds or headphones to connect and work seamlessly with Apple devices like MacBooks, you can also easily pair and connect the AirPods to any HP laptop by using Bluetooth. The AirPods will remember the Bluetooth settings on the HP laptop when it connects following the first pairing.

Which AirPod features are unavailable to use on a HP laptop?

When the Apple AirPods are connected to a Windows device – such as a HP laptop, the AirPods will lose some functionality. For example, Siri and most of the AirPod sensors will not be available while using a HP laptop. Luckily, you still get amazing sound quality in a small compact design. The active noise reduction feature on the AirPods Pro still works smoothly on a HP laptop with Windows.

How To Unpair AirPods From A HP Laptop?

Can’t Connect The AirPods To The HP Laptop?

If you experience issues when connecting your AirPods to your Windows 10 laptop, there are several easy hacks that you should attempt to get your AirPods to work properly again.

No matter the source of the problem, you may want to learn how to troubleshoot the problem. Luckily, we have several solutions that we trust to solve the problem and get the AirPods connected to your HP laptop in no time at all.

The Verdict

Going forward, your AirPods will automatically connect to your HP laptop without any further action.

In case you connect to another Bluetooth device then your laptop may stop connecting to your AirPods automatically. In that case, you may need to reconnect your AirPods to your HP laptop. Just navigate to the “Bluetooth and other devices” settings in Windows settings and choose your AirPods in the ” Audio ” menu.

So what do you think? This is our step-by-step guide about how to connect AirPods to HP laptop. You are well on your way now to becoming an expert at connecting AirPods to Bluetooth devices. If you find yourself in a jam or need help, please post a comment below. I will help you as much as I can. Thank you for your support. Please check out our guide to measuring laptop screens. Thank you.

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How To Connect AirPods To HP Laptop