How to Pair AirPods or Earbuds on iPad / iPad Air

Follow these simple steps to pair airpods or earbuds on your iPad / iPad Air. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Open the AirPods case near your iPad.

2. 2

   The pairing popup appears.

3. 3

   Tap "Connect".

4. 4

   For other earbuds, use Settings > Bluetooth.

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