AirPods connecting to Multiple Devices?

I have a plantronics headset at my desk that connects via Bluetooth to my desk phone and iPhone at the same time. I’d like to replace it, but it sounds like the air pods won’t do it.

I agree. I returned the airpods because my qc35s do this and it was too hard to go back.

The new airpods don't even have this feature. Pretty weak imo.

Can't be done. Sorry... :/ AirPods don't accept multiple Bluetooth connections at the same time because they couldn't handle the possible scenarios that would result. What if you were playing music on both devices at the same time? AirPods aren't designed to handle multiple inputs... Again, you don't have to use Bluetooth every time. You can just use AirPlay, which is available from your iTunes menu in your Mac or the Music app on your iPhone (along with several other locations): How to AirPlay audio - Apple Support

I have had a set of LG wireless earphones for 3 years and I have always connected them simultaneously through BT to my iphone6 and Samsung Note4. I will get a call on the Iphone and later on on the Note and the earphones will remain connected to both at all times. I can only take one call at a time from either phone. Before getting my Airpods I purchased the Bose Airplay wireless earphones, they also connect to both phones every time. I heard the good and the bad about the Airpods and so far the bad absolutely overwhelms the good. I think Apple Airpods are just behind the competition.

My Airpods connected to my iPad and iPhone seamlessly at the same time and I was able to listen to music and my lectures at the same time. It was really refreshing but then when it stopped I did not know how to repeat it again. Thanks for the formula

Hmm… I know at least one device, LG Tone Active BT earphones (a friend owns one, model HBS-850), that can connect to two devices simultaneously. You cannot listen from both at the same time, but you can, for example, connect it to your phone as master device and then to your TV set/computer/etc.: you can be listening to your TV, then the phone rings and the earphone changes automatically to the phone.

That would be EXTREMELY useful with the AirPods: I work a lot of time in front of a computer and I need a different pair of earphones for it because AirPods cannot do that.

Saluditos,

Ferrán.

That's just not true. I have several Plantronics Bluetooth devices & they do, in fact, connect "seamlessly" to multiple devices simultaneously. I connect to an iPhone as well as a Samsung Note 9 every single day with absolutely no issues & without the need to constantly reconnect every time one of my phones ring. Very disappointing that Apple Airpods can't do the same.

My Jabra 65T will connect to my iPhone and to my Android device because of the device/bluetooth it has. Why cant the AirPods do that?

When I receive a phone call on which ever device I hear it ringing in my ear and I can pick up the call. Come on Apple... when will you implement this? It was for me the decision not to buy the Airpods.

Lawrence, This is incorrect. My Sennheiser headphones will connect up to 4 devices. I can take a phone call and have music playing on my computer. You select which one you want to hear or you can stream both and have the music at a reduced volume. You just have to spend the money. The technology isn't limited in a 1:1 fashion.

There is technology called Bluetooth Multi-Point and many manufacturers DO support it. I have another earphones myself that allow connecting to both Mac and phone at the same time and it will seamlessly switch based on priority. So if you are listening to music on Mac and you receive call on iPhone/Android, it will switch automatically on the phone.

Yes this is very possible. Jabra 65T do this very well. You just press stop on one device and play on the other.

Lawrence is incorrect.

My Jabra is able to stay connected to 3 devices seamlessly. This is becoming a commodity feature these days.

I like these AirPods, but this switching is lame.

Then you should get the product that best meets your needs.

Bose Soundsport do this. They connect to Mac and iPhone and play sound from both.

Apple should design an unified sound signal for multiples devices. I have the same problem. If you work with 2 ipads, 1 iphone, 1 macbook pro and 1 apple Tv their is no good option for sound.