Turn on your AirPods case and open the lid near your PC
On Windows: open Settings
On Windows: go to Bluetooth & devices
On Windows: turn on Bluetooth
On Windows: click Add device
On Windows: select Bluetooth
Press and hold the button on the back of the AirPods case until the status light flashes white
Select your AirPods from the device list
Click Connect
Set AirPods as the output device:
Open Sound settings
Choose your AirPods under Output
(Optional) Enable microphone:
Open Sound settings
Choose your AirPods under Input
If the device doesn’t appear:
Put AirPods back in the case and close the lid for 10 seconds
Open the lid, re-enter pairing mode, and try again
If audio works but microphone doesn’t:
In Sound settings, select the AirPods as Input
Ensure the app you’re using has the correct microphone selected in its settings