Put your AirPods in pairing mode by opening the case lid and pressing the setup button until the light flashes white
Open your TV settings
Go to Bluetooth or Sound settings
Turn Bluetooth on
Select Add Device or Pair New Device
Choose your AirPods from the list
Confirm pairing if prompted
Test the audio through your AirPods
If your TV does not support Bluetooth, use a Bluetooth transmitter connected to the TV’s audio output
If needed, reconnect AirPods from the TV’s Bluetooth menu later