Use AirPods with Apple TV - Here's how

If you connect AirPods to the Apple TV, you can hear the sound of films and series via the headphones. Ideal when the series is so exciting and you see through the night. We'll show you how to pair AirPods with Apple TV.

Pair AirPods with Apple TV

To hear the sound from the Apple TV with the AirPods, you need to pair the two devices. If you want to connect AirPods of the second generation to the Apple TV, you need at least version tvOS 12.2 on the Apple TV. If you have the first generation AirPods, tvOS 11 is also sufficient. To get the tvOS version of your model, select "General" in the settings and then "About".

The AirPods automatically set up on each of your Apple devices that are logged into iCloud with the same Apple ID.

1. Open the AirPods case and hold it next to your Apple TV.
2. Select "Remote control and devices" in the settings of your Apple TV.
3. Now select "Bluetooth".
4. Next, choose your AirPods.
5. Enter your four-digit code.
6. Now the AirPods connect to the Apple TV.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to connect your AirPods to an iPhone or iPad.