With the release of new AirPods, Apple also released a new wireless chip called the W1. This chip has special features that make it easier to connect your headphones and other devices in your home at the same time. Simply put, this means that you can connect your new AirPods to your Surface Pro and other devices. This post will go over how to connect your AirPods to your Surface Pro and other devices that support the W1 chip. You’ll learn about what the W1 is, why you’re having trouble connecting, and how to fix the problem so you can listen to music again!
How To Connect Airpods To Surface Pro
- Plug your AirPods into the charging case.
- Plug the case into your Surface Pro.
- Double-click on the AirPods icon in the taskbar to pair your AirPods with your Surface Pro.
- Open Cortana and say “Hey Cortana” or press Windows + C to open Cortana, then say “Connect my headphones” or press Windows + H to open Cortana’s settings, then select Devices > Add a device. Click on Bluetooth. Select your AirPods and click Pair.
- You should now be able to use all of the features of your Surface Pro while listening to music with AirPods!
Few Things You Can Try:
- Make sure your AirPods are fully charged.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your Surface Pro and other devices that support the W1 chip.
- Unplug the charging case from your Surface Pro and plug it back in after a minute or two of being unplugged to reset the connection between the charging case and the AirPods.
- Reboot your AirPods by holding down the button for a few seconds, then release it when you see “Bluetooth is off.” Then plug them back into their charging case!
- If you’re still having trouble connecting with other devices, check out this post. It has helpful tips from some of our users who also had trouble connecting their new AirPods to their Surface Pros.
Why Are You Having Trouble Connecting Your Airpods To Your Surface Pro?
1. Poor connection
If you’re having trouble connecting your AirPods to your Surface Pro, there are a few reasons why this could be happening. What you may be experiencing is one of two issues:
2. Your AirPods are not charging.
Make sure that the AirPods and their case are both plugged in to a power source, and that they’re fully charged before trying to connect them again. The case has an LED light on its back that will turn blue when it’s fully charged.
3. Your AirPods aren’t on.
Make sure that your AirPods are turned on by holding down the button for a few seconds until you see “Bluetooth is off.” This can be done through Windows, or through the settings on your iPhone or Mac (if you’re using an Android device).
4. Your device isn’t connecting to the W1-enabled chip in your AirPods!
If you’re having trouble connecting your AirPods to your Surface Pro, make sure that the W1 chip is enabled on both your device and the AirPods. To check this, on your iPhone or Mac go to Settings > Bluetooth > Devices > and make sure that “AirPods” are listed. If they aren’t, turn on Bluetooth on both your Surface Pro and iPhone or Mac. On Windows go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth > and make sure that “AirPods” are listed as a device.
5. Your device isn’t using the latest software!
The latest software is available here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=50497
Make sure that you’re running the latest software before trying to connect again, as there have been reports of issues with older versions of Windows 10 where this issue can occur.
6. Your AirPods aren’t compatible with the W1 chip in your device!
If you’re having trouble connecting your AirPods to a Windows 10 mobile device (like an iPhone or iPad), then try connecting them directly to a Bluetooth-enabled PC instead! This was one of our users’ successful solutions.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Unplug the charging case from your Surface Pro and plug it back in after a minute or two of being unplugged to reset the connection between the charging case and the AirPods.
- Restart your Surface Pro, by holding down the power button for a few seconds until you see “Power Off” on the screen. Then plug it back in!
- If that doesn’t work, try going into Settings > Bluetooth > Devices > Add Device and select your AirPods from there, then select Pair.
- Reboot your Apple Watch if you’re using one with Bluetooth 4.0 or newer (like my Apple Watch), or reboot your phone/tablet if you’re using an older version of Bluetooth (like 4.0). Again, this will reset the connection between you and your AirPods so that they can connect to other devices again!
How To Fix The Problem And Connect Your Airpods To Your Surface Pro
- Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your Surface Pro by going to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Make sure that your AirPods are paired with your Surface Pro, and that they show up in the “Paired Devices” section of Bluetooth settings.
- Make sure that the W1 chip is enabled on both your device and the AirPods (see above).
- Restart your Surface Pro and try to connect again!
Conclusion
The W1 chip makes it easy to connect your new AirPods to your Surface Pro and other devices that support the W1 chip. When you’re having trouble connecting your AirPods to your Surface Pro, there are a few things to check. Make sure that your Surface Pro is running the latest version of Windows 10. Also, make sure that you have Bluetooth turned on and that your AirPods are in pairing mode. Once you have all of this setup, your AirPods will pair easily. You can then use your AirPods to listen to music or make calls from your Surface Pro. The W1 chip makes it easy to connect your new AirPods to your Surface Pro and other devices that support the W1 chip. When you’re having trouble connecting your AirPods to your Surface Pro, there are a few things to check. Make sure that your Surface Pro is running the latest version of Windows 10. Also, make sure that you have Bluetooth turned on and that your AirPods are in pairing mode. Once you have all of this setup, your AirPods will pair easily. You can then use your AirPods to listen to music or make calls from your Surface Pro.
FAQs
Q: I have a Surface Pro 4, but it doesn’t show up in the Bluetooth list. What should I do?
A: You need to download the latest version of Windows 10 for your Surface Pro. Go to start, right-click on “Windows” and choose “Update Now”. Open up Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and make sure that you have the latest version installed. Also, make sure that your AirPods are in pairing mode. If you’re still having issues after doing all of this, please contact us at support with a detailed description of what’s happening with your device and how you’re trying to connect it.
Q: I have a Surface Pro 3. Can I still connect my AirPods?
A: Unfortunately, no. The W1 chip is only officially supported on Windows 10. If you have an older Windows version installed, you will not be able to connect your AirPods. You can still pair your AirPods with other devices that support the W1 chip, but you won’t be able to use them for listening to music or making calls from your Surface Pro 3.
Q: Do I need the latest version of Bluetooth on my Surface Pro 3?
A: Yes! If you’re using a Surface Pro 3 that’s running the latest version of Windows 10, then you should get a notification when updating to Windows 10 asking if you want to install Bluetooth support for your device. If this doesn’t happen automatically, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and try again.
Q: How do I get my new AirPods to pair with my device?
A: The process is pretty simple! Just follow these steps: Open up Settings > Bluetooth > Find your new AirPods in the list and turn them off (if they are already turned off). Pair them with your device by turning them on again and selecting “Connect” from the prompt that appears (if they are already paired). Once they are paired with your device, open up Settings > Bluetooth once again and make sure that they show up in the list under “Paired devices”.
