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 ensure smooth use, without daunting steps. 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 it).
• Tap on it then choose the AirPods you want to connect to.
• On AirPods, you’ll hear the audio indicator when connected.
• For compatible AirPods, it is even possible to control the activation of active noise reduction or transparency mode from the Apple Watch screen.

And for the other headphones

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

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

On next use, your earphones/headphones will be automatically detected by the Apple Watch and ready to use.