Are you embarking on a long trip with a friend, eager to delve into a Netflix series on your iPhone? Don’t let a dead battery cut short your entertainment. Instead of relying on your friend’s AirPods, cleverly connect both pairs to their device, immersing yourselves in the latest show or movie with enhanced audio quality.
Apple’s Share Audio feature allows you to connect up to two pairs of AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or various Beats headphones to various generations of iPhones or iPads. To get started, first connect the first pair of AirPods to your device. If you encounter any pairing issues, consult your device’s user manual or seek technical support.
Next, access your device’s Control Center and select the icon to view the connected devices list. If your second pair of AirPods or AirPods Pro headphones are still in their case, open the lid and bring the case near your iPhone or iPad. When they appear on the list, select ‘Connect’.
If you’re using AirPods Max, simply move the headphones closer to the device you wish to pair them with. Once both pairs of AirPods are connected, you can control the volume and playback in various ways. Each set of AirPods maintains its swipe gesture functionality for volume adjustment.
Additionally, the Control Center offers individual volume sliders for each pair. To adjust the volume for both pairs simultaneously, use the main volume slider.
Audio sharing is compatible with iPhones and iPads running iOS 13 or later, including the iPhone 6S and later, iPad mini 4 and later, iPad Air 2 and later, and iPad Pro models.
The feature supports a wide range of Apple-owned headphones, including AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Beats Studio Buds, Beats Solo Pro, Beats Powerbeats Pro, Beats Flex, and Beats Solo3 Wireless.
Extending audio sharing beyond iOS devices, you can also connect two pairs of compatible AirPods or headphones to your Mac. Navigate to the ‘Utilities’ folder within your ‘Applications’ folder and open ‘Audio MIDI Setup’. Select the ‘+’ icon at the bottom of the window and choose ‘Create Multi-Output Device’. With both pairs of AirPods connected to your Mac, select each to create the group.
Finally, even Apple TVs can join the audio sharing fun. While Apple TV HD does not support this feature, you can connect two compatible pairs of headphones to an Apple TV 4K. Using your Siri remote, open the Control Center and navigate to ‘Share Audio’. Connect the first pair as the primary device and follow the instructions to pair the second set.
Embrace seamless audio sharing with multiple pairs of AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or Beats headphones. Whether you’re traveling with a companion, enjoying a movie with your family, or simply want to upgrade your listening experience, this guide empowers you to connect and control your audio effortlessly.
