Airpod Pro 2 not pairing mic in windows 10

[ttforever]

Morning

Trying to get my airpod pro 2's to windows 10 and they work in terms of audio, but can't get the mic to show up or work, they show up as headphones only and can't get them to work.

Anyone got them working?

 

[rasg]

I was surprised they are even compatible with a Windows computer and is so maybe only for listening to music etc.

This from a Google search:

"Most (all?) windows laptops does not have bluetooth that gives full bandwidth to use the AirPods as full stereo and good sound through the microphone.
When I was a main windows user I used the AirPods for sound, and the computers/webcam for microphone. That was the best way to get proper sound quality for both sides. I recommend doing that, or the solution with doing sound through the iPhone and computer for screen sharing."

 

[ukms]

Morning

Trying to get my airpod pro 2's to windows 10 and they work in terms of audio, but can't get the mic to show up or work, they show up as headphones only and can't get them to work.

Anyone got them working?

Below is Courtesy of Microsoft …. I’ve used AirPods with Windows in the past but always found the connection dropped if you have an iPhone nearby as they would continually auto connect to my phone.

1. Put the AirPods into their charging case
Close the case and wait a few seconds. Ideally, the AirPods should have at least 20% battery before you pair them to your laptop.

2. Open the AirPods case
Open the case and leave the AirPods inside while you follow the rest of these steps.

3. Press and hold the Setup button
The Setup button is the small, circular button on the backside of the case. Hold it down until you see the LED lights flashing on the inside (older AirPods) or front (AirPods Pro).

The Setup button puts the AirPods into pairing mode, an essential step for pairing any Bluetooth device.

4. Open the Start Menu
Click the Windows logo on your laptop to open the Start Menu on your laptop. With Windows 10, you’ll find it in the bottom left corner. Windows 11 users will see it in the bottom taskbar.

5. Go to Settings
Find the gear-shaped icon and click it to open Settings.

6. Open Bluetooth & devices
Windows 11 users should click Bluetooth & devices on the left-hand column. If you’re on Windows 10, click Devices on the Settings icon menu, then click Bluetooth & devices on the left column.

7. Add a new Bluetooth device
On Windows 10, click Add Bluetooth to other devices next to the grey plus icon. Windows 11 users must click the blue Add Device button within the Devices row.

8. Choose Bluetooth
A pop-up screen will give you the options of Bluetooth, Wireless display or dock, and Everything else.

Choose Bluetooth.
9. Select your AirPods
After a few seconds, a list of available Bluetooth devices will load on the Add a device window. Click the icon for your AirPods.

10. Click Done
A window will pop up, declaring, “Your device is ready to go.” Click Done.

 

[ttforever]

Thanks. Yeah that works on Pro's but not the pro 2's - they do work as earphones, but the mic doesn't work or show up. The original pro's work immediately

 

[ttforever]

I was surprised they are even compatible with a Windows computer and is so maybe only for listening to music etc.

This from a Google search:

"Most (all?) windows laptops does not have bluetooth that gives full bandwidth to use the AirPods as full stereo and good sound through the microphone.
When I was a main windows user I used the AirPods for sound, and the computers/webcam for microphone. That was the best way to get proper sound quality for both sides. I recommend doing that, or the solution with doing sound through the iPhone and computer for screen sharing."

Its bizarre because my original airpod pro's worked fine, but cannot get the 2's so show up as a headset.