How to link and configure the new airpods 2

Two weeks ago, and almost by surprise, through a press release and without a presence at any event, Apple launched the second generation of its popular and successful AirPods wireless headphones. With 35 million units sold in 2018, the new AirPods 2 maintain the same design as their first-generation predecessor, though they do include some updates, or upgrades, as well as a wireless charging case. If you just got this new accessory, or are waiting to receive it, you will surely want to use it to listen to music and podcasts, or answer phone calls. Therefore, below, we will tell you how to link and configure the AirPods 2.

Update the software of your devices

As mentioned previously, Apple's second-generation AirPods include new features not seen in the previous model, but to use them you'll need to make sure your devices are running the latest software.

On iOS devices:

If you want to use your new AirPods with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, make sure it's running at least iOS 12.2. To verify that your device's software is up to date, open the Settings app and then select General → Software update, and download and install the available update if necessary.

On Mac:

To use the new AirPods with your Mac, you must be running macOS 10.14.4 or later. To verify that your device is updated with the latest software, select System Preferences… from the Apple () menu located in the upper left corner of the screen. Then click Software Update in the preferences window. If your Mac discovers an update is available, click the Update Now button to download and install the latest and latest version of macOS.

Set up new AirPods on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Before you can start using the new AirPods with your iOS devices, you must carry out a series of simple and quick actions:

First of all, unlock your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. If your device is already unlocked, scroll to the home screen. Place the AirPods case (with the earphones stored inside) near your device and open the case cover. Wait a few moments for the animation to appear. settings on the screen of your device.

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Press Connect. If you have not yet configured “Hey Siri” on your device, you will be guided through the configuration to do so.

This is all you have to do. From now on, your AirPods will work with your iOS device every time you put them on your ear, ready to use them. You won't have to do anything else, almost magic. Also, if you are signed in to iCloud, your AirPods will be automatically configured with any of its compatible devices that you have also signed into iCloud using the same Apple ID.

Connect your new AirPods to your Mac

If you have configured their AirPods with your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and on your Mac you have signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, then your AirPods should be ready to use on your computer. In that case, all you need to do is put the headphones on your ears, click on the Bluetooth icon in your Mac's menu bar, select your AirPods from the drop-down list, and click Connect. In this case, the use is not as "magical" as on your iOS devices.

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If you don't see the AirPods in the Bluetooth menu, follow the usual pairing method of any bluetooth device using the only button that you will find in the AirPods charging case.

Connect the new AirPods to Android devices

Do not forget that you can also use the AirPods with Android smartphones and other devices as if it were any Bluetooth headset or device. Of course, logically you can not use "Hey Siri", but you can use them to listen to music, podcasts, your favorite series on Netflix and, obviously, to talk. Here's how to connect AirPods to an Android smartphone.

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