If you own a pair of AirPods that you primarily use with your Apple devices, you might be curious about whether you can use them with non-Apple devices in your home, like gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5. While you can’t directly pair AirPods with the PS5, you can connect them to a smart TV to use them with the console. Here’s how to do it:
How to Connect AirPods to a Smart TV
When you’re ready to pair your AirPods with a smart TV using Bluetooth, follow these steps:
Step 1: Enter the settings menu on your smart TV and navigate to the Bluetooth section.
Step 2: Press and hold the Pairing button on the AirPods case and wait for them to appear in the list of devices, then connect them.
Step 3: This should automatically change the output to headphones. If not, go to your smart TV’s audio settings and enable headphones as the output. You should now be able to use the AirPods to hear any input that would normally come from your smart TV’s speakers, including from your PS5.
If you’re willing to invest in a Bluetooth adapter, you can avoid connecting your AirPods to the smart TV. These adapters allow you to connect your AirPods directly to your PS5 and also enable the use of AirPods as a microphone on the PS5, which is not possible when connected to the smart TV.
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