Open the AirPods case near your MacBook
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on your MacBook
On your MacBook, click the Apple menu
Select System Settings
Click Bluetooth
Press and hold the setup button on the back of the AirPods case until the light flashes white
Wait for AirPods to appear in the Bluetooth list
Click Connect next to AirPods
Follow any on-screen prompts
Open Control Center or Sound settings to select AirPods as the output device if needed