diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7d2e249..9f9c702 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,2 +1,37 @@
-# ALN
-AirPods like Normal
+# ALN - AirPods like Normal (Linux Only)
+
+# Get Started!
+
+## 1. Install the required packages
+
+```bash
+sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
+pip3 install pybluez
+```
+
+## 2. Clone the repository
+
+```bash
+git clone https://github.com/kavishdevar/aln.git
+cd aln
+```
+
+## 3. Preprare
+Pair your AirPods with your machine before running this script!
+:warning: **Note:** DO NOT FORGET TO EDIT THE `MAC_ADDRESS` VARIABLE IN `main.py`/`standalone.py` WITH YOUR AIRPODS MAC ADDRESS!
+
+## 4. Run!
+You can either choose the more polished version of the script, which currently only supports fetching the battery percentage, and in-ear status (but not actually controlling the media with that information), or the more experimental standalone version of the script, which supports the following features:
+- Controlling the media with the in-ear status
+- Remove the device as an audio sink when the AirPods are not in your ears. 
+- Try to connect with the AirPods if media is playing and the AirPods are not connected.
+
+### Polished version
+```bash
+python3 main.py
+```
+
+### Experimental version
+```bash
+python3 standalone.py
+```
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diff --git a/standalone.py b/standalone.py
index 65c2bb1..b329da3 100644
--- a/standalone.py
+++ b/standalone.py
@@ -243,8 +243,13 @@ def connect_bluetooth_device():
         print("AirPods are already connected.")
         return
 
-    print("Connecting to AirPods...")
-    subprocess.run(["bluetoothctl", "connect", AIRPODS_MAC])
+    print("Checking if AirPods are available...")
+    result = subprocess.run(["bluetoothctl", "devices"], capture_output=True, text=True)
+    if AIRPODS_MAC in result.stdout:
+        print("AirPods are available. Connecting...")
+        subprocess.run(["bluetoothctl", "connect", AIRPODS_MAC])
+    else:
+        print("AirPods are not available.")
 
     time.sleep(2)  # Wait for the connection to establish