Pairing your AirPods to appletv

Hi Tobyjefe,

We see you came from an article about controlling Apple TV with your iOS device. The article you can follow is slightly different. You can pair your AirPods with the steps posted below:

Pair AirPods with Apple TV

Before you begin, make sure your Apple TV has the latest version of tvOS installed.

1. On Apple TV, press  on the Siri Remote, then select Settings.

2. Scroll down, then select Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth.

3. Open your AirPods case, then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about five seconds, or until the status light flashes white.

4. Below Other Devices, select your AirPods.

Pair AirPods (1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation)

That should get this connected and resolved. Let us know if that's solved your concern.

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