AirPods Won't Connect to MacBook

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AirPods Won't Connect to MacBook

So, I'm running an Early 2015 MacBook with OS Sierra. I recently got a pair of AirPods, which I LOVE. They connect fine to my phone through Bluetooth, but when I connect them to my MacBook, they won't play any audio content. They'll connect through Bluetooth and show up as connected, but whenever I try to play any audio, whether through iTunes or otherwise, they'll drop out and disconnect. Apple Support couldn't find an answer and no one else I've talked to has this issue. Help?

MacBook, iOS 10.2, AirPods

Posted on Dec 25, 2016 12:40 PM

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lachie1432

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Aug 2, 2017 7:00 PM in response to sberman

I am using a MBP early 2015 on Sierra. I can select my AirPods via the Bluetooth icon in the Menu Bar, and then I have to select the AirPods as the output device via the 'Sound' icon but the moment that I want to play something (iTunes, Youtube etc..) the AirPods drops out and it defaults back to the internal speakers built into the Mac.

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asgopal

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Apr 30, 2017 1:49 PM in response to andtheechoes

Me too.

I have the same issue after pairing AirPods to MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2012. Issue starts with volume distortion, then they go on mute and disconnect from MacBook. Genius couldn't solve this. Now I am using AirPods only with iPhone 6S.

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