Do AirPods Pro 3 work with Android phones or Windows PCs?

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AirPods Pro 3 work with Android and Windows as standard Bluetooth earbuds with significantly limited functionality. Working features include basic audio playback, phone calls and microphone input, Active Noise Cancellation (via stem controls), Transparency mode, and basic playback controls. Non-working or limited features: no Siri, no automatic device switching, no Spatial Audio with head tracking, no Adaptive Audio, no Personalized Spatial Audio, no Hearing Test or Hearing Aid features, no heart rate monitoring, Live Translation requires iPhone 15 Pro or later, firmware updates require iOS device, automatic ear detection may be inconsistent, and microphone quality may be reduced. To connect on Android: put AirPods in pairing mode (press and hold case button) and pair via Bluetooth settings. For Windows: open Settings then Bluetooth and devices, enable pairing mode, and select when they appear. Third-party apps like MagicPods for Windows can restore some features like battery display for a fee. For Android and Windows users, competitors like Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra offer better cross-platform experiences with full app support and EQ customization on both platforms.