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AirPods connectivity

Is it possible to use the Apple AirPods with an MP3 reader that is a different brand name?

Posted on Dec 28, 2020 7:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2020 7:53 PM

marie-claude0109 Said:

"AirPods connectivity: Is it possible to use the Apple AirPods with an MP3 reader that is a different brand name?"

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Look into the Following:

A. View Compatibility Specs:

What ultimate determines if operably is possible between the two items is compatibility. So, contact the manufacturer, or view the User Manual to see if it is compatible. If it is an older device than when AirPods were released, then I would suspect that incompatibility would be getting in the way here.


B. How Does this Connect?

Are your AirPods are hardwired (3.5MM AUX jack) or wireless (Bluetooth)? If it is hardwired, then there should be no issue with the connection. If it is Bluetooth, then be certain Bluetooth is enabled on your device.

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Dec 28, 2020 7:53 PM in response to marie-claude0109

marie-claude0109 Said:

"AirPods connectivity: Is it possible to use the Apple AirPods with an MP3 reader that is a different brand name?"

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Look into the Following:

A. View Compatibility Specs:

What ultimate determines if operably is possible between the two items is compatibility. So, contact the manufacturer, or view the User Manual to see if it is compatible. If it is an older device than when AirPods were released, then I would suspect that incompatibility would be getting in the way here.


B. How Does this Connect?

Are your AirPods are hardwired (3.5MM AUX jack) or wireless (Bluetooth)? If it is hardwired, then there should be no issue with the connection. If it is Bluetooth, then be certain Bluetooth is enabled on your device.

AirPods connectivity

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