Audio Sharing on iPhone: Connect Two AirPods to One Device Simultaneously

Audio Sharing streams audio from a single iPhone or iPad to two pairs of AirPods or compatible Beats headphones simultaneously. Both listeners get independent volume control. Setup: Play audio on your iPhone > Open Control Center > Tap AirPlay icon > Select “Share Audio” > Hold second AirPods case (with lid open) near iPhone > Tap “Share Audio” when prompt appears. Alternative method: Settings > Bluetooth > Tap connect on second pair of AirPods while first pair already connected. Compatible devices:

  • AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation)
  • AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation)
  • AirPods Max
  • Powerbeats Pro, Powerbeats, Beats Solo Pro, Beats Studio Pro
  • Beats Fit Pro, Beats Flex

Source devices: iPhone 8 or later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad mini (5th generation or later). Requires iOS 13 or later.

Use cases: Sharing movies on flights, listening to music together during workouts, watching videos without disturbing others nearby.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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