Apple makes it simple to pair AirPods with Apple devices, but AirPods use Bluetooth to connect so they can be connected with a variety of devices, such as a Chromebook. You can connect AirPods to Chromebooks using the following steps:

1. Open the settings app on your Chromebook
2. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled
3. Press and hold the setup button on your AirPods charging case until the light on the front flashes white
4. Select your AirPods from the Bluetooth Available Devices list on your Chromebook