Windows 10: How to stop windows 11 bluetooth from connecting to my airpods. After already being removed

I connected my AirPods to my laptop earlier this year, but I no longer want them connected to my device since whenever I start my laptop, it will steal them from my iPhone device very annoying, and I have to manually go into Bluetooth settings to undo this. That in itself is annoying, but what is more annoying is that I have now removed my AirPods from Bluetooth on my laptop, but whenever I am listening to music from my phone and I start up my laptop, the music goes dead, and my AirPods disconnect from my iPhone. The laptop doesn't connect to them because I have removed them from Bluetooth,

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Airpods connecting to Windows 11, but no sound is coming out and they're showing as a different headset in control panel.

Hello, Maddie W1.

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Based on your description, you seem to be experiencing an issue with your Bluetooth headphones not connecting.

For the issue you're encountering, I have the following suggestions.

1. Try to remove the already connected Bluetooth headphones from the Bluetooth settings and then connect the Airpods again.
   
2. Check the Airpods and try to disconnect them from any other connected devices so that only Windows is connected to the Airpods.
   
3. Try resetting the Airpods to their default settings and remove them from the Windows Bluetooth settings along with any other devices.
   

When connecting Bluetooth headphones, there may be issues with interference. The methods mentioned above might help resolve the problem you are facing.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best regards.



| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Airpod not connecting to laptop

Hi, I am Dhanam, Independent Advisor here to work with you on this issue.

I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

Turn on Bluetooth on your Windows .

How to connect AirPods to a Windows laptop

Follow these steps to connect your AirPods to an HP Windows laptop.

1. Put the AirPods into their charging case

Close the case and wait a few seconds. Ideally, the AirPods should have at least 20% battery before you pair them to your laptop.

2. Open the AirPods case

Open the case and leave the AirPods inside while you follow the rest of these steps.

3. Press and hold the Setup button

The Setup button is the small, circular button on the backside of the case. Hold it down until you see the LED lights flashing on the inside (older AirPods) or front (AirPods Pro).

The Setup button puts the AirPods into pairing mode, an essential step for pairing any Bluetooth device.

4. Open the Start Menu

Click the Windows logo on your HP laptop to open the Start Menu on your laptop. With Windows 10, you’ll find it in the bottom left corner. Windows 11 users will see it in the bottom taskbar.

5. Go to Settings

Find the gear-shaped icon and click it to open Settings.

6. Open Bluetooth & devices

Windows 11 users should click Bluetooth & devices on the left-hand column. If you’re on Windows 10, click Devices on the Settings icon menu, then click Bluetooth & devices on the left column.

7. Add a new Bluetooth device

On Windows 10, click Add Bluetooth to other devices next to the grey plus icon. Windows 11 users must click the blue Add Device button within the Devices row.

8. Choose Bluetooth

A pop-up screen will give you the options of Bluetooth, Wireless display or dock, and Everything else.

Choose Bluetooth.

9. Select your AirPods

After a few seconds, a list of available Bluetooth devices will load on the Add a device window. Click the icon for your AirPods.

10. Click Done

A window will pop up, declaring, “Your device is ready to go.” Click Done.

This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and cannot access any user accounts.

I hope this can help you. If this still can't solve your problem, just let me know and I'll do my best to try to help you.

Regards,

Dhanam,

Independent Advisor.

 

Can't connect AirPods with window

Hi Bai-fern Suwanjai,

Welcome to Microsoft Communtiy.

Let me go over your matching steps with you.

1. Press and hold the button on the AirPods until the indicator turns blinking white.
   
2. Tap Bluetooth & Devices on your computer, tap "+" to add devices, and wait for AirPods to appear in the list.
   

*I have an AirPods Pro here, and based on my testing Bluetooth list it takes a few refreshes to list it. Sometimes you need to wait a while.

Alternatively, you can open the Device Manager by right clicking the Start button on the taskbar, and see if you can see AirPods under "Bluetooth" in the device Manager, where paired devices are listed.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist