How to connect two AirPods to an iPhone or iPad – Enrich of Tech Updates Across the World

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Imagine this: you are on a plane with your family. Both of your kids want to watch the same movie on an iPhone, so they each have an AirPod and a bare ear. They are doing it wrong.

Thanks to Apple Audio Sharing feature, two people can listen with AirPods or Beats wireless headphones to whatever is playing on the same iPhone or iPad. You’ll be able to talk to your partner without being watched, and your kids won’t have to engage in the unhealthy act of sharing headphones.

For this feature to work, you need one compatible Apple device with iOS 14 or later and supported wireless headphones. That means an iPhone 8 or later, or a fifth-generation iPad or later, plus AirPods.

Here’s how to connect two headphones to one Apple device.

Two AirPods connected to an iPhone

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Connect your AirPods or Beats to your iOS device and start playing the content you’re hoping to share.
Tap the AirPlay button in Control Center on your iPhone or iPad, on the lock screen, or in the app you use to watch content or stream music.
Tap Share Audio.
If you’re sharing with someone who has AirPods or AirPods Pro, ask them to keep their AirPods inside the case and open the lid while they’re in close proximity to your Apple device. If the person you’re sharing with has AirPods Max, they don’t need to be in the case. If you’re sharing with a Beats user, put those Beats in more shares and keep them close to your device.
You should see your friend or family member’s headphones appear on your screen.
Tap Share Audio again.

This is! To stop sharing content, simply tap the check mark next to the headphones you want to disconnect.

Side note: If audio sharing isn’t working, it might be because your device or headphones aren’t compatible. Here’s what you need: