How to connect my airpods 3 to this laptop

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Can you connect any other nearby Bluetooth devices to your Windows 11 PC, such as another pair of headphones or a mobile device?

If the issue is specifically with your AirPods 3, make sure they are in pairing mode.

• Press and hold the pairing button on your AirPods for at least 15 seconds until the light changes from red to white.
• Once the device is in pairing mode, see whether Windows detects it.

If you’re unable to pair or connect any nearby Bluetooth devices to your Windows PC, here’s what you can try:

1

Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter:

Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooter > Bluetooth, and select Run.

Once the troubleshooter is finished running, restart your computer and pair your headphones again.

2

Reinstall Bluetooth Drivers.

• Disconnect/remove your headphones from the Bluetooth devices list. (if paired before)
• Then go to Device Manager and expand the Bluetooth section.
• Right-click your generic Bluetooth driver, such as Realtek Bluetooth Adapter or Intel Bluetooth driver, select Uninstall device > Select 'Attempt to remove the driver software for this device' check box, and click Uninstall.
• Once uninstalled, restart your computer and pair your Bluetooth headphones.
• Set it as the default audio output device.

See if it is working.