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How to pair and connect AirPods to Peloton
There are a lot of good workout earbuds out there, but none are more popular than the Apple AirPods. If you are wondering if you can connect your AirPods to your Peloton exercise machine, you’ve come to the right place.
Editor’s note: This article was published on August 15, 2024, and is the first version. We will update the article as needed if there are any changes to the pairing process between AirPods and Peloton.
Can you pair AirPods to Peloton?
Whether you have AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, you can connect them to your Peloton. It doesn’t matter which version of AirPods you have, or how old they are. All versions of AirPods have Bluetooth connectivity, which means you can connect them to any playback device that supports Bluetooth.
Similarly, which Peloton you have shouldn’t matter either. Whether you have a Peloton Bike, Row, or Tread, you can connect to Bluetooth headphones such as AirPods. Once you connect your AirPods to your Peloton, you’ll be able to stream audio from your favorite entertainment apps including YouTube TV, NBA League Pass, and Peloton Originals.
How to pair AirPods to Peloton?
Pairing AirPods to a Peloton is a simple process. You’ll need to first put the AirPods in pairing mode, and then find them from within the Bluetooth menu on the Peloton. To pair your AirPods to your Peloton, follow these steps:
- Make sure your AirPods case and earbuds are charged.
- Ensure the AirPods are not connected to any other device. You may need to disable Bluetooth on your iPhone during the pairing process.
- Place your earbuds inside their case, and leave the lid open.
- Press and hold the button the back of the AirPods for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the front flashes white.
- Log on to your Peloton and select the menu button in the bottom right corner of the home screen.
- Click on “Bluetooth Settings” and ensure it is set to “on” to find new devices.
- Tap on AirPods from within the list of available devices to pair.
That’s it! You’re now ready to ride in style with your AirPods and Peloton connected.
Frequently asked questions
To put your AirPods Max in pairing mode, press and hold the noise control button for 5 seconds until the status light flashes white. You can then follow the same steps as above to pair them to your Peloton.
Yes, any recent Bluetooth headphones and earbuds can pair with a Peloton. Simply put the headphones in pairing mode, and then look for them within the Bluetooth settings on your Peloton.
You can follow our guide for pairing AirPods to connect them to any device that supports Bluetooth. Generally, you just have to put the AirPods in pairing mode by pressing and holding the button on the back of the case for a few seconds.