Update your software to pair AirPods
To update your device, do any of the following:
iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
Apple Watch: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap My Watch, then go to General > Software Update.
Mac: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right.
Apple TV: Go to Settings > Software Updates, then select Update Software.
Apple Vision Pro: Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
Your device needs the following software to be able to pair with your AirPods:
AirPods (1st generation): iOS 10, watchOS 3, tvOS 11, macOS 10.12, or later.
AirPods (2nd generation): iOS 12.2, watchOS 5.2, tvOS 12.2, macOS 10.14.4, or later.
AirPods (3rd generation): iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, macOS 12.1, or later.
AirPods Pro (1st generation): iOS 13.2, iPadOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, macOS 10.15.1, or later.
AirPods Pro (2nd generation): iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, tvOS 16, macOS 13, or later.
AirPods Max: iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, tvOS 14.3, macOS 11.1, or later.