Stop AirPods from switching connection from iPhone to Mac

24 March 2025

To stop your AirPods from automatically switching from your iPhone to your Mac, you can follow these steps:

  1. On iPhone:

    • Go to Settings > Bluetooth
    • Tap the (i) icon next to your AirPods
    • Tap “Connect to This iPhone”
    • Select “When Last Connected to This iPhone”
  2. On Mac:

    • Go to  (Apple) menu > System Settings > Bluetooth
    • Click the (i) icon next to your AirPods
    • Under “Connect to This Mac”, choose “When Last Connected to This Mac”