Pairing Beats headphones for the first time only requires you only to power them ON. But if you want to pair them to a different device, you’ll need to read forward, as there are many different methods to activate pairing mode.
You’ll also learn how to connect them to popular devices and fix frequent connection issues.
Step 1: How to Activate Pairing Mode on Beats Headphones & Earbuds
Beats headphones come in various designs, with many having different methods to activate their pairing mode.
Activating pairing mode on different Beats models
There are many different Beats wireless headphones, so we’ll cover them individually.
Note that when pairing them for the first time, all headphones go into pairing mode automatically.
How to pair Beats PowerBeats Pro & Studio Buds/Pro
To pair Beats wireless earbuds you first enable the pairing or discoverable mode:
Put both earbuds inside the charging case and keep the lid open.
Hold the physical button in the middle of the case until the LED blinks.
Earbuds are now in pairing mode.
How to pair Beats Flex Wireless
Ensure your Beats Flex are turned OFF.
Press and hold the Power Button for at least 5 seconds or until the LED flashes.
They’re now in pairing mode.
How to pair Beats Studio3 Wireless & Solo3 Wireless
Ensure your Beats headphones are OFF.
Hold the power button for 5 seconds or until you see all 5 LEDs on the headphones flash.
Headphones are now in pairing mode.
How to pair Beats Solo Pro
Unfold them to power them ON.
They automatically jump into pairing mode when they don’t find devices to connect.
Step 2: How to Connect Beats Headphones to an iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Connecting Beats headphones and earbuds to the iOS is incredibly simple, thanks to the H1 chip built into all newer Beats products. That means your iOS device will quickly recognize your headphones and offer you to connect.
While Beats Studio Buds don’t have an Apple chip, they should still pair to your iOS device like any other Beats product.
Ensure that your iOS device (iPhone, iPad) has Bluetooth enabled and internet connection enabled.
Turn ON your Beats wireless headphones.
If they’re already connected to a different device, activate their pairing mode by following the instructions above.
You should soon see a pop-up widget with an image of your headphones asking you to “Connect”.
Tap Connect and follow the on-screen instructions.
Pairing process might be slightly different if you have already paired your Beats headphones with a different device. That said, the on-screen instructions should guide you through the process.
Step 2: How to Connect Beats Headphones to a Windows Laptop & PC
Pairing to a Windows device involves a few more steps (unless you’re using HP or Acer laptops with support for Google Fast Pair, but more on that later).
Remember that while laptops have Bluetooth support, you need to buy a separate USB Bluetooth adapter to add this support to stationary computers.
