Apple’s AirPods are far from perfect, but they some of the best true wireless earbuds on the market, particularly for those with a lot of Apple gear. Everyone knows that AirPods work with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but we tend to overlook the fact that they also work wonderfully with Apple TV (4th generation or 4K). With the audio beaming wirelessly across your living room to your AirPods, you can enjoy late-night or early-morning TV without disturbing everyone else in your house. Here’s how you make it happen. Pairing with Apple TVIf your Apple TV is running tvOS 11 or later, and it’s logged in to the same iCloud account as the iPhone or iPad you’ve paired your AirPods with, you’re already done! AirPods automatically pair with other Apple devices using the same iCloud account, and that includes Apple TV (as of tvOS 11).  With tvOS 11, your AirPods should automatically pair with Apple TV if it shares an iCloud account with another device you paired your AirPods to. If your Apple TV uses a different iCloud account, or for some reason isn’t running tvOS 11 or later, you’ll have to pair your AirPods manually. Here’s how you do that.
If you use a different iCloud account on your Apple TV, or it’s not running tvOS 11, you’ll have to pair your AirPods the old-fashioned way. Connecting to your AirPods on Apple TVOnce your AirPods are paired with your Apple TV, you have to actually connect to them to make the Apple TV audio come out of your AirPods. The simplest way to do this is to hold down the Play/Pause button on your Apple TV remote (or the Remote app) when you’re at the home screen or in the TV app. A menu will pop up allowing you to select music and which device to play it through. Select your AirPods here. When at the main Apple TV menu, press the Play/Pause button for a couple seconds to get this handy audio select menu. Some users claim that pressing the Siri button on the remote and saying “Connect to my AirPods” will immediately connect to them, but try as I might, I’ve never gotten this to work. Instead, it brings me to the Settings menu. There’s no harm in trying it yourself. Some of the functions you’re used to on your iPhone will not work when using AirPods with Apple TV. You can’t use them to talk to Siri, for example—you have to continue using the Siri remote for that. But some of the AirPod’s functions still work great. You can double-tap one of them to pause and resume video. Taking an AirPod out of your ear automatically pauses whatever audio or video is playing. And of course, simply putting your AirPods back into their case and closing the lid will disconnect them.
I love using my AirPods with my Apple TV. Yes, while this may sound odd to some, AirPods are an easy way to wirelessly listen to what you're watching on the Apple TV 4K. That said, the whole process of connecting your AirPods to your Apple TV is kind of confusing, especially the first time. But once you know how, you'll find that using the Apple TV and AirPods at the same time makes a lot of sense. Personally, I love this a lot because of the intimacy that you get with the AirPods Pro, which both create a seal in your ears and use noise canceling to block out the world around you. So, no matter if you live on a busy street or have noisy roommates (I've got both!), AirPods Pro may be perfect for your TV watching. Oh, and these steps also support the following Beats headphones:
How to pair AirPods with Apple TV1. Make sure your Apple TV and AirPods (well, your iPhone or iPad you pair them with) are on the same Apple ID. On the Apple TV, open the Settings app, Select Users and Accounts and select your current user. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings App and tap your profile at the top of the app. 2. Hold down the TV button on the remote. 3. Select the AirPlay button on your Apple TV. 4. Open your AirPods case with the buds inside. 5. Select your AirPods from the menu on your Apple TV. 6. Your AirPods have paired with your Apple TV! You can now take them out of the case, and listen to TV through them. If by some chance your AirPods aren't showing up as an option in Step 5, hold down the button on the back of the case until the indicator light blinks white. Next time you want to pair your AirPods with your Apple TV, just open your case near your TV, put your AirPods in your ears and look for the little overlay notification in the upper right corner. Now that you've connected them once, pairing them a second time should only take a click of the TV button on your Apple TV Remote. Want to learn how to pair your AirPods with other tech? Get started by learning how to connect AirPods to an iPhone or iPad. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Henry is a senior editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans. |
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