How do I connect AirPods (Pro) and Bluetooth headphones to an Apple Watch?

The strength of the Apple ecosystem lies in particular in the perfect integration between the brand’s equipment and services, which guarantee a smooth and uneven use. For example, whenever AirPods or AirPods Pro are paired with an iPhone, they are also connected to the Apple Watch. In other words, there is no need to perform a specific pairing between the headphones and the watch.

Connect AirPods directly to Apple Watch

• To directly connect AirPods to Apple Watch, swipe up from the main watch screen to open Control Center. Look for the Bluetooth icon (triangle with three circles above).
• Tap it, then choose the AirPods you want to connect to.
• On AirPods, you will hear the audio indicator when connected.
• For compatible AirPods, you can also control the activation of active noise reduction or transparency mode from the Apple Watch screen.

And for other headphones

For third-party Bluetooth headsets / headsets, the connection process requires a few additional steps.

• Start by putting the earbuds / headphones into pairing mode.
• On your Apple Watch, go to the Bluetooth section. The watch will start to detect nearby Bluetooth equipment.
• When your gear appears on the screen, select it. The association is made.

The next time you use it, the earbuds / headphones will be automatically detected by the Apple Watch and ready for use.