5 Reasons why bluetooth airpods won't connect to Chromebook

You must troubleshoot the reasons first and then step to next. Here I have discussed 5 common reasons why your airpods won't connect to chromebook in brief.

1. Your Chromebook is out-dated

To keep your Chromebook updated with today’s technology, developers consistently provide updates. You must install the updates on time. Sometimes, due to the out-dated drivers, the Chromebook fails to detect the Bluetooth airpods and can't connect to them.

2. A number of Inappropriate tries

This is one of the most possible reasons. You may have taken multiple dizzy actions to connect the wireless headphones. That’s why Chromebooks continuously decline to connect. Actually, due to numerous inappropriate actions, the Bluetooth signals between your Chromebook and airpods have been interrupted.

3. Chromebook has a pending restart

Sometimes, your chromebook bids for a simple restart, but you just ignore it or forget to do that. That’s why, within a few days, it starts throwing unexpected errors. such as: bluetooth problem, hang problem, sound problem, display problem, and so on.

Besides, the Chromebook always needs to restart after installing any updates, otherwise it won’t work properly. Keep in mind!

4. Another device is previously paired 

Many users make this small mistake. The majority of users always keep their airpods or other Bluetooth devices connected to the Chromebook. That’s why whenever they try to connect another airpods, the airpods won't connect to chromebook.

Actually, Chromebooks and other traditional devices can connect with only one Bluetooth device at a time. As a result, if your Chromebook is already connected to a Bluetooth airpod, it may decline to connect to another one. 

5. The bluetooth airpod is faulty

If you don’t find any of the symptoms with the previously described issues, your bluetooth airpods may be faulty. You can try to connect the airpods with your phone. If it doesn’t work properly, that means your airpods are inoperative. 

What to do if airpods won't connect to chromebook

Update your Chromebook to the latest version

Generally, if your WiFi is turned on, the Chromebook gets updated in the background automatically. If somehow it does not get updated, you can manually check for the latest version updates. 

• First, at the bottom-right corner, click on the “Time”.

• A pop-up will come, here click on the “settings”⚙️icon.

• When the settings window opens, on the bottom-left corner click on the “About Chrome OS” option.

• In this page, you will find details about your chromebook’s OS. You can click on the “check for updates” option to know if any update is available or not.

• If at hand, it will automatically download and notify you to give a restart. That’s it.

After restarting, try again to connect your Bluetooth airpods and see if it connects. If it doesn't, then move to the next solution.

Stop doing dizzy tries

Probably you have already made multiple inappropriate actions to connect your bluetooth airpods. That’s why airpods won't connect to chromebook. But don’t worry, again connecting from the beginning can make a solution. 

• At first, stop doing any other single actions.
• Turn off the bluetooth of your Chromebook. However, restarting the Chromebook is better.
• Afterwards, also off your bluetooth airpods.
• Now wait for almost 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Lastly, turn on bluetooth on both Chromebook and airpod. Try to connect the airpods. This time it may successfully connect.

Many times, you connect your Chromebook with any other Bluetooth device and forget to disconnect. You must disconnect other Bluetooth devices before you connect your Bluetooth headphones. 

Disconnect other devices, if connected

• Go to the settings ⚙️ section of your Chromebook and click on “Bluetooth” to go through the next tab.

• Under bluetooth you will get some nearby device list. Check if any device is connected or not.
• If connected, disconnect that and try to connect your headphones. That’s so simple.

Mend your bluetooth airpods or buy a new one

• Try to connect your bluetooth headphone with your any other android or apple device.
• What do you see? Does it connect successfully?
• If not, your headphones need to be repaired. Otherwise, you can also buy new bluetooth or wireless TWS earbuds.

The right way, how to connect bluetooth airpods to chromebook

If anytime you notice that your airpods aren't connecting to chromebook, you must first know the right way to connect your bluetooth headphones with your device. However, the Google Chromebook help community has described a proper guideline on this topic. You can also check it out.

If your Chromebook is too old-model, it may not support Bluetooth. However, you can check it out by tapping on the "battery" icon. 

• Click on the “battery” 🔋 icon at the bottom-right corner of your Chromebook and look for the Bluetooth symbol. If you find it, that means your Chromebook has a bluetooth feature.

• Now turn on the bluetooth airpods and make sure it works properly.
• Afterwards, turn on the bluetooth and go to the bluetooth options of your Chromebook. 
• You will find there a list of nearby devices. Select your device name and start the pair.
• Whenever it successfully connects, you will get the messages on Chromebook’s display. Besides, your earbuds may display a LED or voice notification of the successful connection.

FAQ

1. What to do if my airpods connect to chromebook but no sound?

Answer: In most cases, you have unknowingly set the computer’s sound level to zero. Increase it to listen to it on your airpods. But if the sound level is at maximum, then try once to restart your Chromebook and reconnect the airpods. If it is still not working, repair your airpods or buy a new one.

2. Why does chromebook bluetooth keep disconnecting?

Answer: Because of any inner software related processing issue, your chromebook's bluetooth keeps disconnecting. A simple restart can solve the issue. Besides, due to out-dated drivers, you may face this type of error. Check for the updates and if there are any, update the Chromebook.

Conclusion

Most of the time airpods won't connect to chromebook due to several minor issues related with device processings. A simple restart can help you reconnect your airpods. However, following the instructions on this article your issues can be solved. If not, you can make a decision to buy a new wireless earbud.