Just thought I’d share my experiences on getting my AirPods Pro to work on a PC laptop (Toshiba Protége, supplied by new employer). And ask for experiences with WFH lighting setups.
Audio/AirPods on PC
I was able to pair them relatively easily, and connect to them (not automatically) when I want to use them. Primarily for MS Teams meetings.
Unfortunately they do not work very when attempting to use both the mic and the headphones (speakers). When trying to use both, the volume in the headphones is 100% and not adjustable. I find some references on the interwebs to them not being support in Teams, which may be linked to the bluetooth bandwidth.
That aside, I have got them work with the headphones with adjustable volume, and use a different mic.
Mic/Video
For my WFH set-up, with a seperate display, I invested $$ in a Razer Kiyo Pro and use the mic in that. The Kiyo is impressive in terms of video quality on low light. On may Mac, I had been using the built in iSight camera in my 24" Cinema Display, and had also used the camera in my 2017 MBP previously. The low-light picture quality is not very good (I have not decided on WFH lighting setup yet). I will be testing the Kiyo with my Mac setup at some point. Given the experience on the PC, I think it will also be quite significant a difference.
WFH Lighting
In terms of lighting, I am not sure which direction to go as yet. I have thought about a Benq ScreenBar for some time (which will not improve video lighting), and at the other end the Elgato Key Light Air (potentially 2, which adds $$ and some desktop clutter) or a cheaper alternative in the Lume Cube Video Conferencing lighting kit).
Given the low light image quality of the Kiyo Pro, it reduced the need for broader lighting, though lighting might still help with productivity.
Interested in other’s set-ups and what is working for you…