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Otubushin, Adewale (A.) 0 Reputation points
2026-03-12T17:48:06.38+00:00

i wish to connect to my airpod pro, but the set up doesn't see it

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  1. John Jefferson Doyon 61,635 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-12T18:27:18.0166667+00:00

    Hi, I'm John! I will help you with this.

    May I know what troubleshooting steps you have already taken? This will help me avoid recommending them again.

    If you haven't tried anything yet, please start by following the steps below:

    Uninstall the current Bluetooth driver:

    • Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager.
    • Expand Bluetooth, right-click your Bluetooth Adapter, and choose Uninstall device.
    • Check the box for Attempt to remove the driver for this device, then click Uninstall.
    • Click Action in the top menu and select Scan for hardware changes.
    • This forces Windows to detect and reinstall missing drivers automatically. Check if the issue persists.

    If issue persists, please check Windows Update for the generic driver:

    • To do this, go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
    • If there are none, check under Optional Updates by going to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates.

    If the issue persists, please provide more details by answering my questions.

    Click "Add comment" below to let me know.

    Regards,

    John J.D.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-03-12T17:48:21.6833333+00:00
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    Follow these steps to get AirPods Pro detected and paired in Windows 11:

    1. Turn on Bluetooth in Windows 11
      • Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar.
      • Make sure the Bluetooth quick setting is turned on.
      • If it was already on, turn it off, wait a few seconds, then turn it on again.
    2. Put AirPods Pro into pairing mode
      • Place both AirPods Pro in the charging case.
      • Open the lid.
      • Press and hold the button on the back of the case until the LED starts flashing white. This means they are in pairing mode and discoverable.
    3. Add the AirPods Pro in Windows
      • Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
      • Select Add device > Bluetooth.
      • Wait for the list to populate and select the AirPods Pro when they appear.
      • Complete pairing and confirm they show as Connected.
    4. If the AirPods Pro still do not show up
      • Make sure no other nearby device (phone, tablet) is currently connected to the AirPods Pro; if so, disconnect there first.
      • Toggle Bluetooth off/on again in Windows and repeat pairing mode on the AirPods Pro.
      • Check that the PC supports Bluetooth 4.0 or later (required for many modern audio devices). If it is an OEM PC, verify Bluetooth version on the manufacturer’s site.
      • Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter:
        • Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Bluetooth > Run.
    5. If nothing works
      • Try pairing the AirPods Pro with another PC or phone to confirm they can enter pairing mode and be discovered.
      • If they work elsewhere, focus on updating Bluetooth drivers on the Windows 11 PC and re-running the troubleshooter.

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