How to Connect Your AirPods to Your Firestick

How to Connect Your AirPods to Your Firestick
How to Connect Your AirPods to Your Firestick

Are you looking for a way to connect AirPods to Firestick? Good news – AirPods are compatible with Firestick! Although they might not work with certain features such as Siri, you can pair them with your Firestick just like any other Bluetooth headphones. Read on to learn how. 

How to Put AirPods into Pairing Mode

The first step is to enable Bluetooth on your AirPods by putting your AirPods into pairing mode. To do that, open the lid with your AirPods still in their charging case and press and hold the setup button on the case until the case flashes white. On AirPods 4, which don’t have a setup button, double-tap the front of the case until it flashes white. 

On AirPods Max, press and hold the noise control button until it flashes white. 

Steps to Pair AirPods with Firestick

Steps to Pair AirPods with Firestick
Steps to Pair AirPods with Firestick

Now it’s time to explain how to pair the AirPods with your Firestick. On your Firestick, go to Settings and navigate to Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices > Add Bluetooth Devices, then put AirPods in pairing mode and select them from the list. That’s it! 

What to Do if AirPods Don’t Show Up on Firestick

If AirPods are not detected on your Firestick, make sure your Firestick is up to date and restart your TV. If this doesn’t fix the AirPods pairing issue, make sure your AirPods have battery charge. You can also try resetting your AirPods

Removing and Re-Adding AirPods on Firestick

Removing and Re-Adding AirPods on Firestick
Removing and Re-Adding AirPods on Firestick

If you are experiencing audio or connection issues, removing your AirPods from Firestick and then adding them again can reset the AirPods’ Firestick connection and fix some issues. 

To do that, go to Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Other Bluetooth Devices. Select your AirPods and press on the button on the remote with three lines to remove it, or follow the on-screen prompts. Then, click on SELECT to confirm, or follow the on-screen prompts. 

You can then repair your AirPods with Firestick using the pairing process explained above. 

Can You Use AirPods With Fire Tablets or Other Amazon Devices?

Did you know that you can also connect your AirPods to a Fire tablet? You can use AirPods with Fire devices, just like you can pair any Bluetooth headphones. In fact, Fire tablets are built on Android OS, so the process of pairing them is generally similar as you would on an Android phone. 

Other Bluetooth Headphones and Firestick Compatibility

The good news is that Firestick offers Bluetooth headphone support for other brands of earbuds as well. You can connect any earbuds to Firestick using the same process mentioned above. There is no difference. Remember, AirPods are just like other Bluetooth devices when it comes to non-Apple devices. 

Fixing Audio Lag or Connection Issues

If you are experiencing a Firestick audio delay or AirPods connection problems, try fixing the lag by moving closer to your Firestick device. You can also try removing and repairing the AirPods. Resetting your AirPods and making sure your Firestick is up to date can also help. 

You should also watch out for wireless interference. Microwaves and other Bluetooth devices can interfere with your connection quality. 

Conclusion

We hope that this guide helped you connect your AirPods with your Amazon Firestick. You can use AirPods for streaming with a Firestick and enjoy wireless audio as long as you pair them correctly. Enjoy!

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Oluwadamilola Osisanya

Oluwadamilola is dedicated to making technology more accessible through his writing. With robust experience tinkering with gadgets and experimenting with new tools, he leverages his hands-on tech knowledge to explain everything from basic computer skills to cutting-edge innovations in a way that speaks to all readers. When he's not writing explainers, Oluwadamilola enjoys playing basketball with friends and reading science fiction novels. His curiosity and passion for understanding both simple and complex tech drives him to continue learning about innovations and share that knowledge through clear, engaging writing.

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