AirPods is the best way to stream a movie or TV show on Apple TV privately without disturbing others. The Adaptive Audio feature of AirPods elevates the audio experience while streaming content on Apple TV. You can easily connect the AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max to Apple TV if both devices are linked under the same iCloud account. If not, you can use the Bluetooth feature to pair the AirPods. This article covers the steps to pair the AirPods to Apple TV in minutes.
How to Connect AirPods to Apple TV using iCloud Sync
If you are using a new AirPod, then first pair your AirPods to an iPhone or iPad that has an iCloud account, the same as your Apple TV.
Note: During the whole process, the AirPods and AirPods Pro should be placed inside the AirPods case.
1. Go to the home screen on Apple TV.
2. In the meantime, open the lid of your AirPods case.
3. Consequently, press the Play/Pause button using your Siri remote.
4. Now, you will see an Audio option popping up on your Apple TV. Click on it.
![Click the Audio Output](https://www.appletvlearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/How-to-Connect-AirPods-to-Apple-TV-Click-the-Audio-Output-ro-AirPlay-icon.png)
4. Under the Audio output, select your AirPods.The setup is now completed. Now, you can listen to Apple TV content on your connected AirPods.
How to Connect AirPods to Apple TV via Bluetooth
If you haven’t signed in with the same iCloud account on your Apple TV, don’t worry. You can pair the AirPods to your Apple TV manually using the Bluetooth feature.
1. Navigate to the home menu on your Apple TV.
2. Select the Settings app and click Remotes and Devices from the menu.
![Select Remotes and Devices](https://www.appletvlearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/How-to-Connect-AirPods-to-Apple--1024x548.png)
3. Under that, choose Bluetooth from the list of options.
4. At the same time, open the lid of your AirPod case.
5. Turn back your AirPods, where you will find a button. Click the Setup button for about five seconds until the Status light blinks.
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Note: If you own an AirPods Max, press the Noise Control button until the white status light flashes to put the device in pairing mode.
6. Now, you can see your AirPods name displaying under the Other Devices tab.
7. Select your AirPods from the list of devices shown and pair them. Now, you can listen to the TV’s audio on your AirPods.
How to Share Apple TV Audio with Other AirPods
If you own another set of AirPods that were also previously connected to the same iCloud account, then you can combine and listen to the same audio on the two different AirPods. By enabling the Share Audio feature, you and your friend can both listen to the visuals played on Apple TV with two different AirPods simultaneously.
Note: Only Apple TV 4K supports this Share Audio Feature.
1. Press and hold the Control Center button on your Siri remote.
2. On the Control Center, click the AirPlay icon.
3. Open the Headphones option and select the other AirPods in which you want to listen to the same audio.
4. Click the Share Audio option and follow the on-screen prompts to finish the pairing procedure.
![Click on Share Audio](https://www.appletvlearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/how-to-connect-airpods-to-apple-tv.webp.png)
Once done, you can listen to the same audio on both the AirPods.
How to Use AirPods on Apple TV
You can make use of the available features like noise control and Spatial Audio when your AirPods are connected to your Apple TV. By using those features, you can seamlessly listen without any audio interruptions. Make these changes to optimize your listening.
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- Spatial Audio – Change the option to Head Tracked under the Spatial Audio to experience immersive audio.
- Stereo – Turn on Spatialize Stereo to enhance your listening.
- Noise Control – Navigate to the Noise Control function to eliminate or permit the external noises around you.
How to Unpair AirPods from Apple TV
If you wish to unpair the AirPods from Apple TV, follow the steps.
1. Open the Settings app on your Apple TV.
2. Tap the Remote ad Devices option
3. Select the Bluetooth option under the Other Devices menu.
![Select the Bluetooth option](https://www.appletvlearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/how-to-connect-airpods-to-apple-tv-1024x577.jpg)
4. You can see your AirPods in the connected device section.
5. Choose your AirPods and click Forget device. Hit the Forget Device option again to confirm the process, and the AirPods will be permanently unpaired from your Apple TV.
FAQ
If the AirPods fail to turn on, it may be due to the low battery power. Check the battery level of your AirPods as well as the case.
Make sure to charge the AirPods to full and connect it to the Apple TV. If the problem persists, reset the AirPods and restart your Apple TV. Then, pair the AirPods again.