When they try to connect them, the AirPods don’t connect or disconnect very quickly. One user said this:

How come my paired AirPods won’t connect to the PC?

There are a few potential reasons (causes) for paired AirPods devices not connecting with Windows PCs. First, the issue can arise because of specific enabled Windows 10 features. For example, the Swift Pair and Fast Startup features are two that can generate Bluetooth device connection issues. Some users have cited power settings as another factor behind AirPods not connecting with PCs. Those users have been able to resolve the issue by changing their PCs’ power options in Windows 10. Alternatively, disabling network adapter power management can also fix this issue. Buggy Windows updates can also cause paired AirPods to stop connecting with PCs. It has been confirmed that Windows updates for Edge can cause the issue. Some users have said they’ve needed to roll back (remove) new updates that generated the problem. Or there might be some issue with your PC’s Bluetooth adapter driver. For example, connectivity issues might arise if your PC’s installed Bluetooth driver is old, missing, or faulty. Updating your PC’s Bluetooth adapter driver might fix such issues. As there are varied causes for AirPods not connecting with Windows 10 PCs, there are numerous potential fixes. So if you need to fix a paired AirPods device not connecting with a Windows 10 PC, give these possible resolutions a try.

How can I fix paired Airpods that won’t connect to a PC?

1. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter

2. Restart the Bluetooth service

3. Select your AirPods to be the default playback device

4. Disable Bluetooth on mobile devices

Disabling conflicting Bluetooth mobile devices might also help some users resolve the issue. To do so on an Apple iOS phone or tablet, tap Bluetooth in Settings and toggle off the Bluetooth option. On an Android mobile, swipe down from the top of the screen to tap the Bluetooth button. SPONSORED

5. Disable the Swift Pair Feature

6. Select a balanced power plan

It’s also recommended that you deselect (disable) the Turn on fast startup option via the Power Options applet. To do so, click Choose what the power buttons do in Power Options. Then click Change settings that are currently unavailable, and deselect the Turn on fast startup checkbox.

7. Update your PC’s Bluetooth driver

Note: There might still be a newer update driver available even if the Update Driver tool determines the best one for your PC is installed. So, you might need to scan your PC with third-party driver updater software like Driver Fix. That utility will list all devices on your PC with outdated drivers. ⇒ Get DriverFix

8. Remove any greyed-out Bluetooth devices

Note: It’s also recommended to uninstall multiple instances of AirPods devices listed within the Bluetooth category, whether greyed out or not.

9. Edit the registry

10. Uninstall recent Windows 10 updates

Who to contact for more potential fixes

Microsoft’s support service is the best to contact about Windows 10 issues. You can reach that service by clicking Get support on the Contact Microsoft Support page. Enter a description in the text box, and click the Get Help button. Then you can press a Contact Support button. Alternatively, you can ask the Microsoft community instead. To do so, click Ask a question on the Windows forum. Then you can post a question about the issue you need to fix on that forum. Those are some of the resolutions users have confirmed can fix paired AirPods not connecting with Windows 10 PCs. So, there’s a good chance those fixes will resolve that issue for most users.

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