How to connect AirPods to just one device on a multi-device network

Question re: Air Pods Pro 2


I have several Apple devices: two (2) iPhones, an iPad, a Mac and Apple TV.   I want the AirPods to connect to just one of the iPhones, none of the other devices.


I understand the Pods automatically connect to all devices on my network. How do I set things up so the Pods just connect to one?


Thank you.

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 22, 2025 8:14 AM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2025 8:26 AM

They don't automatically connect to all devices on the network. They can automatically connect to any device signed into your Apple Account.


In the settings for each device, you can control whether the AirPods connect automatically, or only if they were last connected to that device.

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Mar 22, 2025 8:26 AM in response to TheRealJG

They don't automatically connect to all devices on the network. They can automatically connect to any device signed into your Apple Account.


In the settings for each device, you can control whether the AirPods connect automatically, or only if they were last connected to that device.

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How to connect AirPods to just one device on a multi-device network

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