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How do you set up AirPods?

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In order to set up AirPods, simply open the AirPods case next to your phone. A dialogue box will appear on your iPhone prompting you to connect them. Click "Connect" and that's it; enjoy your AirPods!

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How do I charge AirPods without the charger case?

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Unfortunately, if you lose the charging case, you cannot charge your AirPods. Take them to Apple for a replacement.

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How do I end a call when using my AirPods?

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You very lightly double tap on the side of one of the AirPods.

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How do I end a call with AirPods?

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If you set an action to end a call with AirPods like bumping them twice, then you can perform that action to end the call.

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How do I buy AirPods?

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You can buy them at the Apple store or online from Apple's website.

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How do I tell if my AirPods are charging?

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A yellow light will show in the case. If it's fully charged, the light will be green.

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Is it possible to download music on AirPods and how?

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No, you can’t download music on AirPods like a standalone music player. AirPods have to be connected to a Bluetooth device in order for you to hear audio from them.

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How do I put the volume up?

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Simply press the volume down button on your iPhone, and that should bring it down.

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How do I put my music on AirPods?

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You can’t put music on AirPods like a standalone music player. They have to be connected to a Bluetooth device in order for you to hear audio through them.

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Can I use my air pods with my iPad?

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Yes is the same it work the same was as an iPhone. You connect the same way as an iPhone.

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If I am on the phone and want to switch over to my AirPods. How do I do that without disconnecting the call?

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Simply put them tap the audio button on the call, tap the airpods and you are done.

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How do I skip an ad when I'm watching something on YouTube?

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If the ad can be skipped after 5 seconds, a button on the screen will say “skip ad." However, some videos have ads that cannot be skipped, it depends on the agreement between the channel and YouTube as to whether or not the ad can be skipped. Or, you can pay for premium YouTube and not get ads.

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I listen to podcasts and music through an iPod touch, and when I ask Siri to do something, the phone answers me too. Can I have a different name for Siri?

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Unfortunately no, any Siri listening will respond. No matter if it is a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Turn the phone off if you don't want it listening.

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How do I unpair my AirPods?

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First go into your Bluetooth settings and choose your AirPods and then a screen should pop up and give you two options: one to get rid of the AirPods for until you want to pair them again and the other to should say " disconnect" or "unpair". And then you would tap on the disconnect button and that should do it.

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Is there a way to connect my AirPods to my phone faster when I first turn them on?

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If they are already paired, then they should connect automatically with your phone upon opening the case.

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Can I change my AirPod's name?

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Yes, just connect to them and tap the “i” looking icon to change their name.

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How do I use AirPods with an Android phone?

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Turn on Bluetooth on then manually connect it: Open Settings, Click on Bluetooth, Airpods should show up. Click on it and they will connect.

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How do I turn off my AirPod charging case when my AirPods are fully charged?

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Your charging case will turn off automatically when your airpods charge to 100%.

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How do I use AirPods with a tablet?

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Put the tablet in discovery mode on the Bluetooth settings. Press the button on the AirPod case to make it advertise itself in Bluetooth. You should see the AirPods as an available to connect on the tablet. Tap Connect and you should be all set.

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Do I need an iPhone to use AirPods?

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No, they will connect to any Bluetooth-capable device.

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How do I turn the AirPods on?

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When you lift your AirPods out of their case, they will automatically turn on.

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How do I charge the case without the AirPods?

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You can charge the case using the USB connector that comes with your AirPods.

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How do I put on my AirPods if I feel like my ear is too small?

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Put them on the way you put on normal earbuds. Unless you have airpod pros, they should be identical to wired Apple earbuds. If they don't fit, I recommend Airpod Pros, which have sized silicone tips.

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How do I know when to charge the Airpod case?

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When you open the case, there is a little light in the middle. If it is red, that means it is time to charge your AirPods. You can also open the case and look at the charge percentage left on tour phone.

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How do I place a call using AirPods?

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Double tap them and it will activate Siri. From there, talk as you would to a person and ask, "call so and so". If all goes right, you will have called the number or person.

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How do I stop charging my AirPods when they're not in use?

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Don't charge your case. The AirPods will also stop charging when they reach 100% charge.

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How do I make a call from AirPods?

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You can't. You use your phone to make calls. If your AirPods are connected, then the audio will come through there.

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How do I turn up the volume when my AirPods are connected to my TV?

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You turn up the volume on the TV with your remote by pressing the '+' button.

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Are Airpods compatible with the iPads and iPods?

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Yes they are compatible because they have Bluetooth. On both devices, the Y should work if they are on iOS 10.2 or above.

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Do AirPods work with Android devices?

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Yes, turn them on and go to the Bluetooth settings and your phone and you will see a prompt to connect the AirPods .

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