When it comes to the phrase “Last Connected to This iPhone” for AirPods, it simply means that your AirPods will automatically attempt to connect to the last device they were connected to. So, let’s say you were listening to music on your iPhone and then you take a break, maybe put your AirPods back in their case, and then decide to use them again a little later. In this scenario, your AirPods will try to connect to your iPhone once again.
This feature can be quite convenient, especially if you primarily use your AirPods with one device, like your iPhone. It eliminates the need for manual pairing every time you want to use your AirPods with that specific device. Instead, they will automatically connect to the last device they were paired with, making it a seamless experience.
For example, let’s say you’re listening to a podcast on your iPhone using your AirPods, and then you receive a phone call. You decide to switch to using your iPhone’s speaker for the call. After you finish the call, you put your AirPods back in your ears, and voila! They will automatically connect to your iPhone again, allowing you to resume your podcast without any hassle.
This feature can be particularly useful when you use multiple devices within the Apple ecosystem. Maybe you frequently switch between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In this case, if your AirPods were last connected to your iPhone and you want to use them with your iPad, you’ll need to manually select the AirPods from the Bluetooth settings on your iPad. However, if you want to switch back to your iPhone, your AirPods will automatically reconnect to it without any additional steps.
It’s worth noting that if your AirPods were previously connected to a different device, like your iPad, and you want to use them with your iPhone again, you might have to manually select the AirPods from your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings. This is because your AirPods will prioritize the last device they were connected to. However, once you manually connect them to your iPhone, they will remember this connection and automatically try to connect to it in the future.
“Last Connected to This iPhone” means that your AirPods will attempt to connect to the last device they were paired with. This feature can save you time and effort, especially if you primarily use your AirPods with one device. However, if you frequently switch between multiple devices, you may need to manually select the AirPods from the Bluetooth settings of the desired device.