Pair AirPods Max
You can pair AirPods Max with your Apple devices to listen to music, movies, messages, and more on your devices. You can also use AirPods to make and answer phone calls and FaceTime calls with compatible devices.
After you set up your AirPods Max with one Apple device (like your iPhone), your AirPods connect automatically to your other Apple devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
Pair AirPods Max with iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Before you begin, make sure your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS installed.
On your device, go to Settings
> Bluetooth, then turn on Bluetooth.On your device, go to the Home Screen.
Take your AirPods Max out of the Smart Case, and within 60 seconds, hold them next to the device that you want to pair until the setup animation appears.
If you don’t see the animation, you can pair AirPods Max with your device manually. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then select your AirPods. Press and hold the noise control button on AirPods Max for about five seconds, or until the light flashes white.
Press Connect, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Pair AirPods Max with Apple Watch
Before you begin, make sure your Apple Watch has the latest version of watchOS installed.
On Apple Watch, open the Settings app
, then tap Bluetooth.On AirPods Max, press and hold the noise control button for about five seconds, or until the light flashes white.
On Apple Watch, tap AirPods Max on the Bluetooth screen to connect.
Pair AirPods Max with Mac
Before you begin, make sure your Mac has the latest version of macOS installed.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
> System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is on.On AirPods Max, press and hold the noise control button for about five seconds, or until the status light flashes white.
In the list of devices, select your AirPods Max, then click Connect.
Pair AirPods Max with Apple TV
Before you begin, make sure your Apple TV has the latest version of tvOS installed.
On Apple TV, press
on the Siri Remote, then select Settings.Scroll down and select Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.
On AirPods Max, press and hold the noise control button for about five seconds, or until the status light flashes white.
Below Other Devices, select your AirPods Max.
Connect AirPods Max with an audio cable
Attach an Apple Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable to the charging port on your AirPods Max and to the headphone jack on your device.
If you’re having trouble pairing your AirPods with your Apple device, see the Apple Support article If your AirPods won’t connect.