How to connect 2 airpods to one iphone

Sharing music or audiobooks with friends should be as easy as possible. But it might require you to connect multiple AirPods using wireless technology.

You can connect two AirPods to one iPhone using the following steps:

• Connect the first pair of AirPods.

• Use a sharing app to connect the second pair. Use share Audio for iPhone. Android devices use AirPod Transfer App, a Bluetooth splitter, or another sharing app.

Connecting the two AirPods makes it possible to adjust each volume through the lock screen independently. It is also possible to disconnect them from the control center.

Can You Have Two AirPods Connected to One Phone?

Table Of Contents

• 1 Can You Have Two AirPods Connected to One Phone?
• 2 How Do I Pair Two Pairs of AirPods to my iPhone?
• 3 How to Connect Two AirPods to One Android Phone
• 4  How to Connect Two AirPods to One Samsung Phone
• 5 How to Connect Two AirPods to One Phone on Spotify
• 6 How to Connect Two AirPods to One Mac
• 7 How to Connect two Airpods to One iPad
• 8 How to Connect Two Airpods to One iPhone iOS 14
• 9 How to Connect Two AirPods to One Laptop

You can connect two sets of AirPods to your phone. It follows the following basic steps:

• Connect the first pair using Bluetooth.

• If you are using an iPhone, Share Audio in the control center allows you to pair the second set of AirPods. 

• Using an Android phone, use the AirPod Transfer app or Bluetooth splitter to connect the second pair.

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How Do I Pair Two Pairs of AirPods to my iPhone?

You can connect two AirPods to your iPhone using Apple’s Audio Sharing feature. It allows two people to listen to music using two sets of AirPods. It improves your listening experience because you can use your pair of AirPods, not just one.

Audio sharing helps you communicate with friends in crowded places without anyone eavesdropping on you. It could also help allow your children to use their AirPods alone because sharing earbuds can sometimes be unsanitary.

However, your iPhone needs to be iPhone 8 or newer. It also needs to run on iOS 13 or a more modern device. Please check the available Apple devices and headsets list to ensure this feature works for you.

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Follow the following steps to connect:

• Connect one pair of AirPods as usual. They need to be near the iPhone, open the case and connect. Follow the prompts that pop up and complete the process by tapping done.

• Locate the AirPlay icon by swiping the top right corner of the screen. The icon is in the control center.

• From here, you can see the already connected AirPods. Below them, you will find the option to share audio. Tap on share audio.

•  Make sure the second set of your AirPods is close to your iPhone and open the case. If you are using AirPods Max, hold them close to your iPhone.

• When the second set of AirPods appears on the screen, tap on Share Audio. If you experience a problem connecting the AirPods, please consider resetting them.

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How to Connect Two AirPods to One Android Phone

Connecting two AirPods to your android phone is slightly different from an Apple device. However, it follows the same basic steps.

• There is more than one way to connect your AirPods. One way is to use the AirPods Transfer app. The app allows you to connect two AirPods to your android device.

• You could also use the Bluetooth Splitter. You will need to use a Bluetooth connection to connect your two AirPods.

A Bluetooth splitter enables you to use two Bluetooth devices to connect. It is essential when you need to share audio between two devices.

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 How to Connect Two AirPods to One Samsung Phone

You can connect two AirPods to your Samsung smartphone. The Samsung Dual Audio feature helps you connect two headphones to one device. You will need to use Bluetooth to establish the connection.

• Go to settings on your Samsung phone.

• Tap on connections. Usually, it is the first tab on modern Samsung devices.

• Go to Bluetooth and turn it on using the slider.

• Enable the Bluetooth Pairing mode on your AirPods. To do so, open the case and ensure it is close to the Samsung device. Sometimes the pairing process could be slightly different, and referring to the manufacturer’s instructions might be necessary.

• Slide the phone notification shade down and tap on Media.

• A list of devices will appear, and you can tap on the devices you want to listen. The media page also allows you to disable playback on a device.

Once connected, you can adjust the volume of the two AirPods differently. The Samsung Dual Audio feature on the Samsung smartphone allows you to adjust.

The feature is essential because you might want to listen to loud music without bothering your friend. However, not all Samsung devices have the Samsung Dual Audio feature. You might need to check the list of devices with the feature.

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How to Connect Two AirPods to One Phone on Spotify

You can connect your AirPods to one phone using Spotify. The process is relatively straightforward:

• Connect your AirPods to your phone using Bluetooth.

• Open Spotify on your phone.

• Play a song on Spotify and then pause it.

• Tap the green text with a green Bluetooth icon followed by your AirPods name.

• Check the box next to the second set of AirPods and connect.

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How to Connect Two AirPods to One Mac

You might need to connect two AirPods to one Mac for music or movies. It is crucial for an ideal shared listening experience.

Connecting to the Mac is similar to using the Share Audio feature on an iPhone. However, it might not be as straightforward, but it is simple and easy to set up.

• The first step is to ensure that the two sets of AirPods are paired to the Mac through Bluetooth.

• Navigate to Finder and tap on Applications. Select Utilities.

• You will find the Audio MIDI Setup. Open it.

•  Click on the + button at the lower left of the Audio Devices window. Then select Create Multi-Output Device.

• You will need to untick the MacBook speakers that are on default and tick the boxes on the two AirPods sets.

• You will also need to tick the Drift Correction box on the second AirPods set.

• You now need to go to the Multi-Output Device. To do so, go to the Apple menu, then select System Preferences. Tap on Sound, and you will find Multi-Output Device.

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You can now listen to music or watch a movie with your friend or family using two sets of AirPods.

Sometimes you might experience problems establishing a connection. Other times you cannot hear audio after connecting the AirPods to your Mac. There is no need to worry.

Here are a few tips to resolve the problem:

• Restart Bluetooth by turning it on and off. Go to the menu bar and select the Bluetooth icon to do this. You might consider waiting a few seconds before turning it on again after you’ve turned it off.

• You could also disconnect the AirPods and try setting them up again. Locate the Apple menu and go to System Preferences. Then click on the Bluetooth tab. Around the AirPods, click X and set them again.

• Sometimes you might need to recharge your AirPods before using them. Please place them in the case and allow them to recharge.

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How to Connect two Airpods to One iPad

To connect two sets of AirPods to your iPad, ensure the AirPods are compatible with your device. Check the list of compatible devices here. Follow the following steps to connect:

• Connect one pair of the AirPods first. If it is the first time, open the AirPods case near the iPad and follow the on-screen instructions.

• Locate the control center by sliding the top right of the home screen. Tap on the AirPlay icon and go to Share Audio.

• Open the case of the second pair of AirPod near the iPad. AirPods Ma will only require you to hold them near the iPad.

• Tap on Share AUdio when the second pair pops up on the screen.

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How to Connect Two Airpods to One iPhone iOS 14

Connecting two AirPods will follow the same basic steps outlined above to connect to an iPhone. Follow the following basic steps.

• Connect one pair of the AirPods.

• Locate AirPlay from the Control Center by swiping down the top right corner of the home screen.

• A list of paired devices will appear. Tap on Share Audio.

• Hold the second pair near your iOS 14 iPhone and connect using Share Audio.

How to Connect Two AirPods to One Laptop

Your typical Windows computer does not allow you to connect two AirPods to the laptop at once. But there is no need to worry as there is a way around it.