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6 - Switch Between Your Apple Devices Automatically Your AirPods can switch between all your Apple devices almost effortlessly. So, for instance, if you're watching a movie on your iPad, your AirPods will automatically switch to your iPhone as soon as you get a phone call. To do this, you'll need to do a few things. First, all Apple devices must be logged in with the same Apple ID. You can check the Apple ID by going to the Settings app on your iPhone and iPad or going to System Settings on a Mac. You also need two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID. You can do this from any one of your devices that's already signed into your account. • For iPhone or iPad, go to Settings Apple ID Sign-In & Security Two-Factor Authentication, and then turn on Two-Factor Authentication. • For Mac, you'll need to go to the Apple menu System Settings Apple ID, Sign-In & Security Two-Factor Authentication, and turn on Two-Factor Authentication. Last but not least, you must make your AirPods connect automatically to all your Apple devices. That way, your AirPods will automatically switch between devices depending on which one is playing something. You should have your settings set to connect automatically by default, but you can check this by doing the following: 1. Connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open the Settings app. 3. Tap on your AirPods' name right below your Apple ID. 4. Scroll down and tap on Connect to This iPhone. 5. Select Automatically. For Mac, go to the Apple menu System Settings Bluetooth and tap on the i icon next to your AirPods' name. Under Connect to this Mac, select Automatically. And that's it. If you decide you don't want to use this feature, simply follow the steps below and select When last connected to this iPhone/iPad/Mac, depending on the device you're using.