If you’ve recently acquired a pair of Beats headphones, you’re probably eager to pair them with your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. That’s where we come in. Whether you have in-ear or over-ear Beats headphones, this guide will show you how to pair them with your everyday devices.
New Beats headphones pair automatically
When you first turn on a new pair of Beats headphones, they will automatically enter pairing mode. Just ensure that you are within 30 feet of the device you want to pair them with, and that the device is ready to receive a Bluetooth connection.
How to pair Beats headphones
If your Beats headphones need to be paired with a new device or if you’ve reset them and need to re-pair, you can manually activate pairing mode. Here’s how:
Step 1: To activate pairing mode for Beats Solo 4, press and hold the power button for one second after powering on the headset.
Step 2: For pairing with an iPhone or iPad, press and hold the power button for three seconds and follow onscreen instructions. For other Bluetooth devices, continue holding the power button until the indicator light flashes white.
Step 3: Pairing Beats Studio Pro involves similar steps. Hold the system button for three seconds for Apple devices, or until the fuel gauge lights pulse for other Bluetooth devices.
Step 4: For older Beats headphones like Beats Solo 3, follow a similar pairing process to Solo 4 and Studio Pro, adjusting for power/system button location.
How to pair Beats earbuds
To pair Beats earbuds, follow these steps:
Step 1: For Apple devices, place the earbuds in the charging case, hold it next to your unlocked device, and follow onscreen instructions. The Beats Studio Buds can automatically pair with other Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID.
Step 2: For other Bluetooth devices, place the earbuds in the case, hold them near your device with the lid open, and press and hold the system button on the case until the light pulses.
Step 3: Android users can utilize Android Fast Pair with Beats Studio Buds by ensuring Bluetooth and Location settings are enabled and holding the buds next to the device to receive a pairing notification.
