How to pair two sets of AirPods to your iPhone at the same time (and why it's genius)

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• Share audio from one iPhone (or iPad) with two pairs of AirPods.
• Each listener can control their own volume and listening mode.
• This feature works with compatible Beats headphones, too.

I often like to watch or listen to something with my husband at night -- but without disturbing our sleeping daughter and without splitting one pair of AirPods. Whether it's watching a movie, listening to a song, or sharing a podcast, there are countless times I've wanted to enjoy something with him on a single device, but can't just blast whatever is on the screen.

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Take our nightly routine, for example. With our 4-year-old asleep in the next room, we'll get into bed ...