Can you connect a different AirPod to a different case?

Answered by Jarrod Smith

It is possible to connect a different AirPod to a different case. The AirPods themselves are independent devices that can be paired with any compatible Bluetooth device, including multiple devices simultaneously. The charging case, however, is specifically designed to pair with a set of AirPods and is not interchangeable between different sets.

To connect a different AirPod to a different case, you would need to follow the initial setup process for the new AirPods. This typically involves placing the AirPods in their case, opening the lid, and holding down the setup button on the back of the case until the LED light starts flashing.

Once the AirPods are in pairing mode, you can go to the Bluetooth settings on your device and select the AirPods to pair them. It’s important to note that the case itself does not need to be paired with the device, only the AirPods.

If you have multiple sets of AirPods and cases, you can switch between them by simply putting the desired AirPods in their respective case and following the pairing process outlined above. This allows you to use different AirPods with different cases, depending on your preference or specific needs.

It’s worth mentioning that while you can connect multiple AirPods to a single device, you can only listen to audio from one set of AirPods at a time. This means that if you want to use different AirPods with different cases on the same device, you would need to manually switch between them in the Bluetooth settings.

Connecting a different AirPod to a different case is possible, but the case itself is not interchangeable between different sets of AirPods. Each AirPods case is specifically designed to pair with a specific set of AirPods, and you can switch between different AirPods by following the pairing process on your device.