Can you use Apple AirPods on Android, for example as Bluetooth headphones for your smartphone or tablet? - You might ask yourself this question if you are toying with the wireless headphones from Cupertino, but only have a Mac and no iPhone, iPad or iPod. By the way, the answer is: yes, you can use the Apple AirPods with Android. According to a recent test on androidcentral.com was published, it has some advantages over other in-ear headphones.
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Use Apple AirPods with Android smartphones
According to Daniel Bader of androidcentral.com, the AirPods don't automatically connect to an Android phone like they do with the iPhone. Nevertheless, according to his test verdict, they are useful companions in everyday life, even if you rely on Android instead of iOS. Bluetooth pairing, even if it does not start automatically, is not made unnecessarily difficult. When Bluetooth is activated on the smartphone, it works in the same way as with other headphones. The Apple AirPods can then be used with the Android smartphone to listen to music, listen to podcasts or watch radio plays.
Operation, gestures and Siri functions
The navigation through the audio media and other commands via the AirPods headphones also work when paired with an Android phone. Of course, a double tap won't invoke Siri. This gesture is used to play or pause music on Android, which is also very practical. Bader does not write whether and how the Google Assistant can be called up. But I think that this works with the usual “OK, Google” or even with a specific tap on the headphones.
Advantages and disadvantages of the combination
The pairing of Android smartphones and Apple AirPods via Bluetooth has already been mentioned positively and the use to control music playback also works. Other advantages that Bader shows in his test are these:
- Very reliable Bluetooth connection, even over long distances
- The charging cradle ensures longer runtime without charging from the mains or power bank
- Good sound and ability to speak even during phone calls
And here are two more disadvantages that emerge from the review:
- Better sound than cheap headphones, but not a real high-end experience
- Quite a high price tag compared to other bluetooth headphones
Buy AirPods
If you want to buy AirPods for your Android smartphone, you can do so directly from Apple or Amazon. The latter is of course faster if you have never ordered anything from Apple or are otherwise connected to Apple and have an Amazon account.
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Conclusion and alternatives
The answer to the question “Can you use Apple AirPods with Android?” Can be clearly answered with “Yes”. Siri is of course not available as a contact person, but you get wireless Bluetooth headphones with smart technology, a charging cradle for long listening times on the go and a sound that is not bad at all. The same can be said about other wireless Bluetooth headphones. So if you don't want to use the Apple AirPods on Android, but want to save money and use similar headphones, then take a look at the Review of the Syllable D9X in.
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After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.
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