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AirPods, AirPod Pros, and some headphones equipped with W1 or H1 chips, like Powerbeats Pro, will automatically pair with Apple Watch if you have already paired them with iPhone, iPad, or linked them to your iCloud account. However, if AirPods do not automatically pair with Apple Watch, follow the steps below.
1. List of Headphones Utilizing W1, H1 Chips
Below is the list of headphones employing W1, H1 chips. Note that this list is accurate as of the time of writing:
2. How to Pair AirPods with Apple Watch
Method 1: Pairing AirPods with iPhone, iPad
By pairing AirPods with iPhone, iPad, the headphones will automatically pair with Apple Watch, as long as both devices are linked to the same iCloud account.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Firstly, access the Home Screen on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Open the AirPods case and place it next to your iPhone.
Note: For headphones like BeatsX or Powerbeats, you need to press and hold the Power button to turn them on, and place them next to your iPhone or iPad.
Step 3: At this point, a window will appear on the iPhone screen. Here, find and tap Connect to pair and connect AirPods with your iPhone.
Step 4: Play any song on your Apple Watch, and the audio output will now be transmitted through AirPods.
Method 2: Pairing AirPods with Apple Watch Manually
Step 1: On your Apple Watch, go to Settings => Bluetooth.
Step 2: If you see your AirPods in the list, open the case and place the device near your iPhone.
Step 3: If not, open the AirPods case (or AirPods Pro), then press and hold the small button on the back for about 5 seconds.
For headphones without a charging case, press and hold the Power button for about 5 seconds.
Step 4: Locate and select your AirPods in the Devices section to pair.
Here, Mytour has guided you through the steps of pairing AirPods with Apple Watch. Additionally, readers can explore how to connect AirPods to a MacBook for usage.
- Read more: How to connect AirPods to MacBook
