How to Connect AirPods to an Apple TV
How to Connect AirPods to an Apple TV AirPods Paired to an Apple ID Should “Just Work” When you pair your AirPods with an iPhone or iPad, iCloud shares that connection with your other linked devices. If you’re signed in to another device using the same Apple ID, your AirPods should “just work” when you try to connect. This is also true for the Apple TV. With your AirPods already paired to your Apple ID, you can use a handy shortcut to quickly connect. However, this only works if you have the AirPods case open (so that they are awake) or in your ears already. (If you have AirPods Max...
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