The second generation of iPhone SE doesn’t come with a 3.5mmearphone jack. The earlier rumors said Apple might ship free AirPods along with it which makes users very excited. Unfortunately, it was just a rumor. All iPhone SE 2020 will include earphones with a lightning connector instead. If wearing the wired earphones is not your style, you can buy AirPods separately for $139 at BestBuy or Amazon. If you already own one but don’t have an idea on how to connect AirPods to iPhone SE we will be happy to share the steps with you.

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How To Connect AirPods To iPhone SE 2020

Everything about Apple products is simple and easy. You don’t have to repeat the process every single time you want to use the AirPods. Once successfully paired, it will be automatically connected whenever you put the AirPods to your ears.

Before You Start

To connect AirPods to iPhone, you need to update the software to at least iOS 10 (AirPods 1), iOS 12.2 (AirPods 2), and iOS 13.2 or later (AirPods Pro). Since iPhone SE comes with the latest iOS version, you can skip this step.

Connect AirPods To iPhone SE Automatically

As quickly as you bring the AirPods and its case close to the iPhone, it will be connected automatically. Here is the complete guide to connect AirPods to iPhone SE for the first time.

1. Take your new AirPods out from its box and open the case but keep the AirPods inside.
2. A prompt will automatically appear on your iPhone. Once you see it, tap Connect.
3. For AirPods Pro or AirPods 2nd generation follow the next three on-screen instructions, then hit Done at the end of the process.

If you own other devices that use the same Apple ID with your iPhone SE, you don’t have to set up your AirPods one by one. On condition, those are supported devices and connected to iCloud with the same Apple ID.

How To Simply Use AirPods With Your iPhone

Whenever you put the AirPods on your ears, you will be able to hear whatever audio that is playing on your iPhone. To pause it, press the stem of an AirPod for the Pro model or double-tap on an AirPod 1st and 2nd generation and ask Siri to pause it. Alternatively, simply take one of the AirPods out of your ear and the audio will automatically stop. Once you put it back to your ear before it reaches 15 seconds, the audio will be played again.