How To Connect AirPods To Zoom

When using Zoom, you may get tired of using wired earphones, especially because they hang all over you and can create a wrong impression.

An alternative approach is using AirPods, which offers a wireless option for listening to the Zoom conference.

When you have your AirPods, you must follow the criteria to connect them to your device and set them as your source on your Zoom account.

When you have your AirPods, you can use them with Zoom. We will cover the steps for disconnecting the AirPods from other devices and pairing them with our Windows or Mac. Next, we will connect the AirPods as our speaker and microphone option on Zoom to use them for meetings.

Can You Use AirPods for Zoom?

AirPods are wireless earphones you can use after pairing them with your device. For the case of Zoom, it’s possible to use your AirPods as the microphone and speaker option.

You must connect the AirPods to the device you want to use with your Zoom.

Next, find Zoom’s “Speaker and microphone” options and select the paired AirPods from the list.

With that, you can successfully manage to use your AirPods for Zoom.

How To Connect AirPods to Zoom

Connecting AirPods to Zoom can be done in two phases.

The first phase involves disconnecting the AirPods from your iOS device.

Secondly, pair the AirPods and set them as the speaker and microphone source on Zoom.

Disconnecting AirPods from Other Devices

Most Mac and iPhone users use AirPods.

The steps below guide on disconnecting the AirPods from a Mac.

1. Click on “System Preferences” from the Apple menu.
2. Tap on “Bluetooth”.
3. On the “Devices” section, right-click on the connected AirPods and click the “Remove” button.
4. Confirm the action by clicking on the “Remove” button again.

For iPad or iPhone, disconnect the AirPods using the steps below.

1. Open the Settings application.
2. Click on “Bluetooth” in the next window.
3. Under “My devices”, tap on the (i) icon on the right.
4. Click the “Forget This Device” option.
5. Confirm the action by clicking on the “Forget Device” option.

How To Connect AirPods to Zoom on a PC

With your AirPods disconnected, follow the steps below.

1. Open the AirPods case with them inside.
2. On your PC, open the “Settings” menu.
3. Click on “Bluetooth & Devices” and ensure it’s turned on.
4. On your AirPods case, long-press the button at its back until you see a flashing white light.
5. Click the “Add Device” > “Bluetooth” options on your PC.
6. Once your AirPods become visible, click on them to pair.
7. Open your Zoom application on your PC.
8. Once logged in, click the settings gear icon at the top.
9. Click on the “Audio” section on the left sidebar.
10. On the “Speaker” section, click the drop-down button and select your AirPods from the supported devices.
11. On the “Microphone”, click the drop-down button and choose your AirPods.

You can now join your Zoom meeting and use the AirPods comfortably.

How To Connect AirPods to Zoom on a Mac

Ensure you’ve disconnected your AirPods from other devices before you proceed.

1. Open the AirPods case with them inside.
2. On your AirPods case, long-press the button at its back until you see a flashing white light.
3. Open “Bluetooth” from the “System Preferences” section on your Mac.
4. On the device’s list, locate your AirPods and tap the “Connect” button.
5. Open your Zoom app and sign in.
6. Click on the settings icon at the top.
7. Select the “Audio” option on the left.
8. On the “Speaker” settings, click the drop-down and select your AirPods.
9. On the “Microphone” settings, click the drop-down and select your AirPods.

With that, when you join your next Zoom meeting, you will use your AirPods automatically as your microphone and speaker.

Conclusion

Using your AirPods on Zoom requires you to disconnect them from your other device and pair them with the one you want to use.

From there, open the Zoom settings page and select the paired AirPods as the microphone and speaker option in the audio section. Your AirPods will then work when you join a Zoom meeting.