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`Switch your AirPods to another device
`You can switch from listening to one device with your AirPods to listening to another.
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`Switch automatically
`AirPods are connected to your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Sound switches between them
`automatically.
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`To switch between devices automatically  with your AirPods (2nd generation), AirPods (3rd
`generation), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max:
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`Make sure that you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, a Mac
`with the latest version of macOS, or an Apple TV with the latest version of tvOS
`Sign in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication
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`If you're signed in with the same Apple ID on your devices, your AirPods will automatically switch from
`listening to music on your iPad to answering a phone call on your iPhone, for example.
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`In some situations with macOS Big Sur or later, you'll see a notification about your AirPods on the screen
`of your Mac. Click Connect to confirm that you want your AirPods to switch to your Mac or stay with your
`Mac.
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`Switch manually
`If necessary, follow these steps to choose a different device to play audio or to switch the audio to
`different headphones or speakers.
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`On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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`. Open Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
`. Touch and hold the audio card in the upper-right corner of Control Center to control audio.
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`. Tap 
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`, then choose the device that you want from the list.
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`On your Mac
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`Click the volume control 
` in the menu bar and choose your AirPods or speakers under Output. If you're
`using macOS Big Sur or later, sound controls are in Control Center.
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`On your Apple TV
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`. Make sure that you're signed in to iCloud on your Apple TV.
`. With your AirPods in your ears, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
`. Choose your AirPods.
`. Choose Connect. On your Apple TV, your AirPods should now appear in My Devices.
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`Turn off automatic switching
`If you don't want your AirPods to switch automatically, you
`can turn off automatic switching on your iPhone, iPad, Mac,
`or Apple TV.
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`On your iPhone or iPad
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`. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your
`iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
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` next to your AirPods in the
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`. Tap the More Info button 
`list of devices.
`. Tap Connect to This iPhone [or iPad].
`. Tap When Last Connected to This iPhone [or iPad].
`. To turn on this feature again, tap Automatically.
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`On your Mac
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`. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your
`Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then
`click Bluetooth.
`. Click the Options button next to your AirPods in the list of
`devices.
`. From the Connect to This Mac menu, choose When Last
`Connected to This Mac.
`. To turn this feature on again, choose Automatically.
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`On your Apple TV
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`. With your AirPods in your ears and connected to your Apple TV, go to Settings > Remotes and Devices
`> Bluetooth. 
`. Turn off Suggest Nearby AirPods.
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`1. Sound should not switch from one device to another automatically if you're in a conversation, like a phone call, a FaceTime
`call, or a video conference.
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`2. AirPods appear only when they're nearby and ready to use.
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`3. If you don't see the volume control in the menu bar, learn how to add it.
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`Published Date: October 25, 2021
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