Multi-Output Device<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nBingo! All is said and done and now you can hear your Macbook playing in both pairs of AirPods. So, no quarrels, no sharing, just AirPod-ing! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThat’s how I won her over when she was doubtful and asked, ‘can you connect 2 AirPods to one Macbook?’ <\/strong>It’s a bit of a lengthy process, I know but if you follow the procedure step-by-step as Illustrated above, it will be just a piece of cake for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Share Audio On MacBook<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn the quest to learn how to connect multiple AirPods to Mac, <\/strong>the ‘Share Audio’<\/strong> feature on your Mac <\/strong>will prove instrumental. So, if you ask me,’can you share audio on Macbook<\/strong>?’, I must tell you that it’s not a very transparent process. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou must follow the steps intricately to successfully connect both your AirPods to your Macbook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are two <\/strong>aspects about your AirPods <\/strong>which you should consider :<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe AirPods have never been connected to an iPhone<\/strong><\/li>The AirPods have been connected previously to an iPhone.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nFor AirPods Not Used on iPhone Yet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you are going to be connecting a new <\/strong>or untouched <\/strong>pair of Airpods to your Macbook <\/strong>which have not been connected to an Iphone in the past, follow the given steps <\/strong>to set up the initial connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst, open <\/strong>the lid of the AirPods Case <\/strong>but let the Airpods be inside <\/strong>it. <\/li>Press <\/strong>and hold <\/strong>the ‘push’ <\/strong>button located at the backside <\/strong>of the Airpods Case for at least 5 seconds until the light <\/strong>begins to flash<\/strong>. <\/li>Now, grab your Macbook <\/strong>and click on the Apple Menu <\/strong>icon.<\/li>Now, select System Preferences<\/strong>. <\/li>Once your Airpods are paired <\/strong>up, it will show <\/strong>in the list of devices<\/em>. <\/li>Click on Connect <\/strong>to pair them with your Macbook. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nFor AirPods used on an iPhone previously <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you will be pairing up your AirPods which have been connected to your iPhone <\/strong>earlier, it will be a simpler connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, on signing into <\/em>your iCloud Account <\/strong>on your Macbook, the AirPods will sync <\/strong>automatically. <\/li>Now, if you still want to connect <\/strong>your Airpods to your Macbook with a fresh <\/strong>start, you must have the Apple ID<\/strong> which you used to sign into your iPhone. The same Apple ID will be used to sign into your Macbook and for connecting the AirPods with it further. <\/li>Additionally, you will have to turn ‘on’ Handoff <\/strong>on your Macbook to allow connection <\/strong>between your Macbook and other Apple Devices \/ iDevices). <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nWhat is ‘Handoff’ on iDevices?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAnyone who owns an iDevice <\/strong>must be familiar with this unique Handoff <\/strong>feature. As I mentioned above, it will play an important part in connecting your already-connected pair of Airpods to your Macbook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n‘Handoff’ <\/strong>is a special feature available <\/strong>on iDevices. When this feature is enabled <\/strong>on your iDevices, anything <\/strong>you started on one iDevice<\/strong> can easily be picked up on another iDevice <\/strong>using your iCould Account.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo use <\/strong>Handoff, you will have to sign into<\/strong> your iDevices using the same Apple ID.<\/strong> Also, the Bluetooth <\/strong>on all those iDevices should be turned ‘on’ <\/strong>and they should be within the range<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Share Audio on Macbook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSo, after successfully pairing <\/strong>up your AirPods to Macbook, follow the steps cited below to share audio on your Airpods from your Mac : <\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, open <\/strong>your AirPods Case again and this time, take the AirPods out <\/strong>and wear <\/strong>them in your ears. <\/li>You must wear them because if they are not plugged in, <\/em>you won’t be <\/em>able to select <\/strong>them from the list of audio devices on the Macbook. <\/li>Now, click on the Volume <\/strong>icon in the Menu Bar. It looks like a speaker<\/strong>. <\/li>Now, click on Apple <\/strong>Menu and click on System<\/strong>.<\/li>In System Preferences<\/strong>, you will see a list of available devices<\/strong>. Select your AirPods <\/strong>from the list. <\/li>Now, also check for the Volume <\/strong>icon in the Menu bar to ensure that the Macbook speakers are not muted.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\nThis way, after selecting your AirPods on your Macbook, you can easily share <\/strong>its audio <\/strong>and can listen to your playlist <\/strong>on your AirPods. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI hope this article will be a guiding light in your sojourn to connect two AirPods to your Macbook.<\/strong> The Apple devices or the iDevices, be it the Airpods, the Macbook or the iPad, go hand-in-hand till the time you remember your Apple ID<\/strong> and your iCloud account information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ1. Can I use two AirPods on my Mac at the same time ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswer –<\/strong> When you connect two AirPods to your MacBook simultaneously, you can watch movies or videos and enjoy music along with another person.The biggest plus here is that the surround sound technology<\/strong> on AirPods will give you the best audio experience without compromising its perks on any of the AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\nQ2. Can two AirPods be connected to one computer ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswer –<\/strong> As of now, there is a software available called ‘AirFoil’ <\/strong>which streams audio from the computer to another device ( say your iPhone) . This AirFoil software should be running on your iPhone to welcome this connection. In this case then, one AirPods is connected to the computer and the another pair of AirPods can be connected to the iPhone and the streamed audio will be audible on both the AirPods.<\/p>\n\n\n\nQ3. Is it possible to connect two pairs of Bluetooth Headphones to one Mac?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswer –<\/strong> Yes, multiple Bluetooth devices can be connected to your Mac at a given point of time. For connecting more than one Bluetooth Headphone to your Mac, the Audio MIDI app, located in the Applications <\/strong>section will be used which is located in the ‘Utilities’ <\/strong>folder. <\/p>\n\n\n\nQ4. How many Bluetooth devices in total can I connect to my MacBook Air ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswer –<\/strong><\/strong> According to the official Bluetooth specifications, at one point of time, a maximum of seven devices can be connected easily to your MacBook Air. However, practically I recommend connecting three to four devices for better connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nQ5. Can you have two sound outputs on your Mac ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnswer –<\/strong> Yes, two sound outputs can be created on your MacBook. For this, you will have to go to the Audio MIDI Setup app on your Mac. There, at the bottom of the sidebar in the Audio Devices Window, you will find an option ‘Add’. When you click on ‘Add’, a new multi-output device will pop up in the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Last Words :<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBoth the Macbook and the AirPods are one of most favoured Apple Devices all across the world. It has even been more popular since the buyers received 2nd Gen AirPods completely free of cost with their Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a 3rd Gen pair of AirPods, some additional charges had to be paid. This has always been a very exciting combination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 3rd Gen AirPods require the macOS Monterey to connect themselves to the Macbook whereas the AirPods Pro need a macOS Catalina 10.15.1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The step-by-step instructional guide in this article will assist you till the very end in your route to connect two pairs of AirPods to your Macbook. I hope all the details and the methods will benefit you to the best of their capabilities and you will never face any hitch in connecting multiple devices to your Macbook. Take care and enjoy content on your iDevices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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