To manually pair your AirPods Pro, follow these steps:
1. Make sure your AirPods Pro are in their case and the case is open.
2. Locate the setup button on the back of the AirPods case. It’s a small button that is usually flush with the case.
3. Press and hold the setup button for about five seconds, or until the status light on the front of the case starts flashing white. The light should blink white to indicate that the AirPods are in pairing mode.
4. On your Mac, click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences.”
5. In the System Preferences window, click on “Bluetooth.” This will open the Bluetooth settings on your Mac.
6. In the list of available devices, you should see your AirPods Pro listed. They may appear as “AirPods Pro” or with a custom name you have assigned to them.
7. Click on your AirPods Pro in the list of devices to select them.
8. click on the “Connect” button next to your AirPods Pro to establish the connection between your Mac and the AirPods.
Once the connection is established, your AirPods Pro should be ready to use with your Mac. You can now enjoy wireless audio and use the AirPods Pro for calls, music, and other audio activities on your Mac.
It’s worth noting that if you have previously paired your AirPods Pro with your Mac and they are not connecting automatically, you can try unpairing them first. To unpair, go to the Bluetooth settings on your Mac, find your AirPods Pro in the list of devices, and click on the “X” next to them to remove the pairing. Then, follow the steps above to manually pair them again.
In my personal experience, I have found the manual pairing process to be quite straightforward and reliable. However, if you encounter any issues or your AirPods Pro are not connecting as expected, you can try resetting them by following these additional steps:
1. Place your AirPods Pro in their case and keep the lid open.
2. Locate the setup button on the back of the case.
3. Press and hold the setup button for about 15 seconds, or until the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then white. The light should first turn amber and then start flashing white.
4. Release the setup button and close the lid of the case.
5. Wait a few seconds and then open the lid of the case again.
6. Your AirPods Pro should now be reset and ready to pair with your Mac. Follow the manual pairing steps mentioned earlier to establish the connection.
I hope this detailed explanation helps you successfully pair your AirPods Pro with your Mac!