Video: AirPods tips and tricks for getting started

Have you just unwrapped your very first pair of AirPods? If so, congratulations and welcome to the wireless future! Or maybe you already have AirPods and have now upgraded to a newer model. Either way, here’s our selection of first things to do with your magical earbuds.

Whether you’ve opted for the regular AirPods or their noise-canceling counterparts, the AirPods Pro, or the premium AirPods Max headphones — and are wondering where to start and what to do first — be sure to sit through this nine-minute video by our videographer Harris Craycraft.

There are some really good tips in that video. Although Harris doesn’t discuss the spatial audio feature that creates a faux surround soundscape, we have a separate tutorial for that.

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Apple currently sells the following AirPods models:

Only the AirPods Max are available in colors other than white.