# How to change the owner of the AirPods

[**How to change the owner of the AirPods**](https://barcodelive.org/how-to-change-owner-of-airpods)? To change the owner of AirPods Pro, you need to remove them from your iCloud account. This will allow the new owner to connect them to their own iCloud account and start using them.

**Step 1:** Connect your AirPods Pro to your iPhone or iPad. **Step 2:** Open the **Settings** app. **Step 3:** Tap **Bluetooth**. **Step 4:** Find your AirPods Pro in the list of devices and tap the **info button** next to them. **Step 5:** Tap **Forget This Device**. **Step 6:** Tap **Forget Device**.

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Your AirPods Pro will now be removed from your iCloud account. The new owner can then connect them to their own iCloud account by following the steps below:

1. Put the AirPods Pro in the charging case.
2. Open the lid of the charging case.
3. Hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for 15 seconds, until the status light flashes white.
4. Release the setup button.
5. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap Bluetooth.
6. Tap AirPods Pro when it appears in the list of devices.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.

**Important note:** If you are selling or giving away your AirPods Pro, it is important to reset them to factory defaults before doing so. This will erase all of your personal data from the AirPods Pro and make them ready for the new owner.

To reset your AirPods Pro to factory defaults, follow these steps:

1. Put the AirPods Pro in the charging case.
2. Open the lid of the charging case.
3. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for 15 seconds, until the status light flashes white and then amber.
4. Release the setup button.
5. Close the lid of the charging case.

Your AirPods Pro will now be reset to factory defaults.

**Conclusion**

Changing the owner of AirPods Pro is a simple process that can be done in a few minutes. By following the steps above, you can ensure that the new owner will be able to use your AirPods Pro without any problems. Read more: <https://barcodelive.org/how-to-change-owner-of-airpods>


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