my AirPods do not show up as a recognized device on my MacBook Pro
my AirPods do not show up as a recognized device on my MacBook Pro
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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Following these instructions DID work:
Use AirPods with your Mac
If you're using AirPods (2nd generation), make sure that your Mac has macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later. AirPods Pro (1st generation) require macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later. AirPods (3rd generation) require macOS Monterey or later. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) require macOS Ventura.
If you set up your AirPods with your iPhone and your Mac is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID, your AirPods might be ready to use with your Mac. Place your AirPods in your ears and click either the Bluetooth menu 
or the volume control 
in the menu bar on your Mac.1 Then choose your AirPods from the list.
If your AirPods don't appear in the Bluetooth or volume control menu,2 pair your AirPods with your Mac:
- On your Mac, choose System Preferences from the Apple menu , then click Bluetooth.
- Make sure that Bluetooth is on.
- Put both AirPods in the charging case and open the lid.
- Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes white.
- Select your AirPods in the Devices list, then click Connect.