Windows 10: How can I fix my AirPods microphone not working while connected to my laptop?

Hello,So I currently use an Acer Aspire 3 Windows 11 laptop. I just got the AirPods 4 ANC and am trying to connect them to my laptop, as I did with my previous AirPods 3. They do connect and the audio works great, however, when it comes to using the microphone, it doesn't work. Whenever I use it for a call on discord or an in-game voice chat, the audio stops working and the microphone doesn't work either. Does anyone have an idea on how I can fix this to where both the audio and the microphone work? Thank you so much and I look forward to getting support.

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Used Airpods once, now microphone isn't working

Hi MK. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

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Airpod not connecting to laptop

Hi, I am Dhanam, Independent Advisor here to work with you on this issue.

I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

Turn on Bluetooth on your Windows .

How to connect AirPods to a Windows laptop

Follow these steps to connect your AirPods to an HP Windows laptop.

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 HP 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.

This is a public user-to-user support forum. I'm a user like you helping other users. I do not work for Microsoft and cannot access any user accounts.

I hope this can help you. If this still can't solve your problem, just let me know and I'll do my best to try to help you.

Regards,

Dhanam,

Independent Advisor.

 

Used Airpods once, now microphone isn't working

Hi, I removed my AirPods, but I still cannot use my microphone. My microphone only works if my AirPods are connected, I want it to work even when it is not connected, but it is showing that there is no input devices.