How do I connect AirPods to iPad without setup button

My old AirPods don’t have the connect button on the charging case. When trying to connect via Bluetooth IPAd states to hold setup button on charging case. How do I connect without setup button.


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Posted on Apr 27, 2024 8:41 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2024 1:45 PM

Hello,

All AirPods models have a setup button. You can find where the button is located on your model below.


Setup button on the AirPods (all generations) and AirPods Pro (all generations) charging case



The back of the AirPods (1st and 2nd generation) charging case.




The back of the AirPods (3rd generation) charging case.




The back of the AirPods Pro (all generations) charging case.


Best,

Drake.

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Apr 27, 2024 1:45 PM in response to Mdherr

Hello,

All AirPods models have a setup button. You can find where the button is located on your model below.


Setup button on the AirPods (all generations) and AirPods Pro (all generations) charging case



The back of the AirPods (1st and 2nd generation) charging case.




The back of the AirPods (3rd generation) charging case.




The back of the AirPods Pro (all generations) charging case.


Best,

Drake.

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