Apple AirPods pair seamlessly with Bluetooth 5.0 devices. Unfortunately, if your Windows PC or other devices are using an older Bluetooth version, the AirPods must downgrade their connection to match your audio device.This means that the AirPods’ range and connection quality will fall short of the...
Apple's Continuity features also use BlueTooth 4 and later Bluetooth versions along with Wi-Fi. This is why older computers and iPhones won't work with some of the continuity features; BlueTooth 4 requires newer hardware. But its also why you don't have to pair your phone and your computer...