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But to make the most of the freedom they offer, you should know how to connect AirPods toAppleWatch.

AirPods automatically connect to the Apple Watch when they are set up with the iPhone.

Apple Watch SE 3

Open controls > Bluetooth

Open Settingson your Apple Watch.Scroll downtoBluetoothandtapit.Toggle it onif its disabled.

Itll say’Not Paired’below them.

Once the AirPods connect, itll say’Connected’below their name.

The first screenshot shows the apps on the Apple Watch, with a red arrow pointing at the Settings app. The second screenshot shows the Settings app on the Apple Watch, with a red arrow pointing at Bluetooth. The third screenshot shows the Bluetooth option with a toggle switch and a red arrow pointing at it.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 in open case

The first screenshot shows the devices appearing under Bluetooth, with a red arrow pointing at an unpaired pair of AirPods. The second screenshot shows the devices appearing under Bluetooth, with a red arrow pointing at the connected AirPods.