If you want to flex your AirPods with your Samsung phone, then you can. Back in the day, when I had my Samsung, I wondered if buying AirPods for it would be a worthy investment. Luckily, I have my iPhone now, but I do sometimes pair my AirPods with my Samsung whenever it runs out of battery.
I suppose it’s Apple’s marketing that makes you believe you only need Apple’s products to get the best out of them. However, deep down, AirPods are still Bluetooth devices that can pair with Samsung, Windows, and any Android device.
How To Pair AirPods With Samsung
- To connect the two, I add both the AirPods to the case.
- Then I open the case and bring it close to my Samsung.
- I press the hold button at the back of the case until the light starts flashing white. This denotes that the AirPods are in pairing mode.
- Then, I go to Bluetooth on my Samsung phone and go to devices.
- There, I click on AirPods and pair both devices together.
What Are The Limitations Of Using AirPods With Samsung
Yes, you can use AirPods with Samsung. However, there are certain limitations. Samsung is an Android device, so when I connect my AirPods to it, I am unable to use Siri.
Other core functions of AirPods, such as double-tap gestures, playback controls, and noise cancellation, still work on Android, though you can’t change their settings.
Additionally, when I use my AirPods with a Samsung device, the song does not automatically pause when I remove one AirPod. This occurs only in the case of Apple devices. Another big disadvantage is that you cannot use the Find My app to find your lost AirPods.
This feature is handy for me as it allows me to find my AirPods anytime, anywhere. However, it does not work with either Samsung, which can be a problem for forgetful people like me. Another drawback is that there is no automatic switching between the devices. Again, this feature is exclusive to Apple products.
Why Your AirPods Are Not Connecting With Samsung?
If your AirPods are not connecting with Samsung, then there are some things you need to fix on your own. No restriction prevents AirPods from connecting wth Samsung, but if it dies, then it can be due to a low battery in the AirPods or the charging case.
This also happens to me when there are glitches in the Bluetooth. To fix it, I simply turn the Bluetooth on and then off again. Another trusted way that I use to fix this situation is by resetting the AirPods. You can reset your AirPods by clicking on the setup button at the back of your AirPod case and waiting until it turns from amber to white.
Another common mishap is when your Samsung device is not fully updated. I always update all of my gadgets to prevent them from bugs and use them to their full potential. In case nothing works, I follow the old tactic of switching my Samsung phone off and on again, which makes a big difference.
Final Thoughts
Now you do not have to break the bank to buy an iPhone. You can chill with your AirPods and connect them to your Android devices easily. It does not matter if you have AirPods of any generation; you can use them with Samsung using similar methods.
So if the thought of buying AirPods comes to your mind, but you are hesitating because you have Samsung, then you have nothing to worry about. AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max are not Apple-exclusive devices, and you can use them with your Samsung Mobile as well.
