Explain how to use AirPods!Open the case, pairing, tapping songs, etc.

Apple genuine Bluetooth compatible earphones (Air Pods) were released in December 2016.Two years have passed since its release, but its popularity has not diminished.The point is that it has a very high affinity with the iPhone because it is an Apple genuine product, and has many functions and actions that can be linked.There are many useful functions compared to other Bluetooth earphones, such as opening the pairing just by opening the lid, immediately grasping the battery level from the iPhone, and no power on and off.And despite being multifunctional, it is also a popular reason that it has a simple and timeless design.

In this article, we will introduce useful features that are just "scales from the ears" for those who do not know the AirPods in detail through the use of AirPods.

First of all, the terminals that support AirPods are as follows.It supports not only the iPhone but also various Apple products.

・ Apple TV equipped with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch / MacOS Sierra and later Mac / Watchos 3 or later equipped with iOS 10 or later

After connecting to the iPhone first, AirPods is automatically added to the device signed in with the same iCloud.In other words, once you have paired with your iPhone, you can use AirPods immediately when you watch a movie on a Mac you use in the same iCloud or run with Apple Watch.

By the way, it can be used as an ordinary Bluetooth earphone on Android smartphones, but it is not covered by Apple, so I will not be able to use various linkage functions introduced in this article.

Now, let's explain how to use it from the initial setting, using pairing with the iPhone as an example.

① Display the iPhone control center and turn on Bluetooth.

② Pair AirPods and iPhone.When the iPhone Bluetooth is turned on, open the lid of the AirPods and the AirPods screen is displayed on the iPhone, so tap "Connect".When the connection is completed, the battery level of AirPods is displayed, so just tap "Complete" to complete the pairing.Because it is a simple connection that just opens the lid of the case, it is a kind design for those who do not know how to pairing.

In other words, when Bluetooth can be used, open the lid to detect a nearby iPhone and tap "Connect" to connect.Once connected, the reconnection is even easier, just open the lid and remove the earphones.If the earphone with a code is an earphone, it will be necessary to unwind or extend the entanglement, turn on the power, or insert the plug.In that regard, it is really easy because it can be used just by taking it out of the case.

Then, here are some more convenient points.

AirPods cases have the function of charging AirPods, and when stored in the case, the charging starts automatically.Music playback is possible for up to 5 hours with a single charge, and if you are in a hurry, you can drive for 3 hours even if you charge for 15 minutes.The case itself will be charged with the Lightning cable, but the case will be released in the future, and it will be easier to manage.

It is very easy to check the battery level of AirPods.When the lid of the case is opened, the battery level of both AirPods and the case is automatically displayed on the iPhone screen, so you can immediately grasp how long the battery has.

In addition, it can be confirmed from the widget.

If you want to check with the widget, swipe the screen of the widget on the left side of the screen to the bottom, and there is a button called [Edit], and tap and add [Battery].After that, while using AirPods, the remaining amount can be confirmed on the widget screen.Also, if you are in pairing, you will answer Siri, "How much is the AirPods battery?"There is concern that Bluetooth earphones will have more charging, but AirPods shows the remaining charge in all kinds of coordination, such as widgets and siri, so it is unlikely to run out of charging.

Unlike other Bluetooth compatible earphones, AirPods has no ON/OFF button.When "Automatic ear detection" is set to ON from the setting of AirPods, it is automatically played and stopped by attaching and detaching to the ear, stopping one of them, pause, and then wear it again.The point is that you can start playing just by putting it in your ears, so there are few steps to listen to music and you can use it smoothly.

[Settings]> [Bluetooth]> [AirPods]> [Automatic ear detection]

If the automatic ear detection is ON, AirPods performs the following:

As a result, for example, when someone talks to someone during playback, you can remove one ear and pause, or if you have your ears, you do not have to be your own ears, so you can use one earphone to listen to music with one earphone.can.

The AirPods attached to the ears can be operated by double tap either one.

In the initial setting, Siri is set to start both left and right, but if you do not use siri, you can change it to your favorite operation.You can also assign separate actions on the right and left.

[Settings]> "Bluetooth"> [AirPods]> [Double tap AirPods]

The operations that can be done with double taps are as follows.

・ Siri/Play/Pause/Next Truck ・ Previous Truck/Off

In many cases, these operations can be performed by external buttons with general Bluetooth compatible earphones.However, with the action of "pressing" the button, the ear chips may be too deep in the ears or fall out of the ears.In addition, movable parts can easily cause failure, so the merit of AirPods that can be operated only with taps is great.

In addition, the convenience of voice operation by Siri cannot be overlooked.Normally, the volume adjustment is adjusted on the iPhone itself, but it can also be adjusted by starting Siri from AirPods and instructing "increase the volume" or "lower the volume".In addition, Siri can operate other than music, such as "Call Mr. 〇〇" and "How to get to Shibuya Station?"This is very useful when you have your luggage in both hands, such as when you can't let go.

It is also a great advantage that you can make calls with AirPods attached.Suppose you call your smartphone while playing music with AirPods.If you double tap AirPods as it is, the music will be interrupted and you can start calling.Even if you do not take out your smartphone, the AirPods itself is equipped with a microphone, so it is possible to talk as it is.When the call ends, the music playback is automatically resumed.

In the initial setting, "automatically switches AirPods", but the microphone is installed on both the left and right, and only one of the left and right can be fixed effectively.

[Settings]> [Bluetooth]> [AirPods]> [Mike]> [Always left AirPods] or [Always right AirPods]

Although it is rarely used, if the Bluetooth connection is not in good condition or wants to remove the pairing, press and hold the button behind the case will give you a hardware reset, so there is no loss in remembering.。

Apple has been searching for various approaches to enjoy music, such as sending iTunes and iPods to the world.Including the flow, it can be seen that AirPods has the specifications in detail.Of course, the quality of the sound quality is high, and it has established a solid position as a benchmark of various Bluetooth compatible earphones.

Above all, the compatibility with the iPhone is high, and there are plenty of operations that only AirPods can do, such as the simplicity of pairing and the use of Siri.IPhone users who are wondering which Bluetooth earphones to buy should be considered with AirPods by referring to this article.