Like connecting your Apple AirPods to your smartphone and PC, you can also connect them to Firestick using Bluetooth technology. Once you have successfully paired your AirPods with Firestick, the speaker output of your TV will become mute, and you can listen to all the media content using the AirPods.
Follow the detailed steps in this article to connect your AirPods to the Firestick quickly. These steps will also work to connect any other Bluetooth headphones and speakers to your Firestick.
How to Connect AirPods to Firestick/Fire TV
1. Power up your Firestick device and connect it with a standard WiFi connection.
2. Take your AirPods and check whether they have a sufficient battery to support the pairing process.
3. Pick up your Firestick remote and press the Home button by pointing it towards the center of your TV.
4. Once the Home screen of Firestick appears on your TV, navigate towards the right and click on the gear-shaped Settings icon.
5. On the Settings page, find and select the Remotes & Bluetooth Devices tile.
6. Now, scroll down and select Other Bluetooth Devices.
FYI: Using this option, you can pair, unpair, and manage Bluetooth devices, including speakers, headphones, remotes, keyboards, etc.
7. Click the Add Bluetooth Devices option on your Firestick to search for nearby available Bluetooth devices.
8. Now, take your AirPods and open the case. With the case open, press and hold the round-shaped button at the back of your AirPod case until the light starts blinking. If your AirPods start blinking, it represents that it is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
9. Wait for your Firestick to detect your AirPods. Once the Firestick detects your AirPods, the name of your AirPods will appear on your TV screen.
10. Select your AirPods and it will begin to pair. Once it pairs, you will hear a sound on your AirPods. Further, you can see a confirmation message on your TV screen stating that your AirPods are connected to Firestick.
Now, you can take your AirPods out of their case and start listening to any content from the Firestick.
FAQ
Why is the Firestick not detecting my AirPods Pro?
If your Firestick is not detecting your AirPods Pro, it may be because of a software issue. Update your Firestick firmware and try reconnecting your AirPods Pro.
Can you connect two AirPods to Firestick?
You can pair many AirPods to your Firestick. But you cannot use two or multiple AirPods at the same time.
