To connect Beats to Bluetooth, start by ensuring your Beats product is charged and Bluetooth is enabled on your phone, tablet, or computer. For the fastest experience with an iPhone or iPad, simply open the case of your Beats earphones (or turn on your headphones) and hold them near your unlocked device, a setup animation will appear to complete the connection. If you want to share audio with a friend, you can also connect two Bluetooth headphones to iPad at once.
Before you connect your Beats to Bluetooth
Before pairing, complete these preliminary checks to ensure a smooth connection. Charge your Beats product fully, as a low battery can cause connectivity issues. Enable Bluetooth on the device you wish to pair with. Keep your Beats within 30 feet of the device and away from potential interference sources like microwaves or wireless routers.
How to put your specific Beats model in pairing mode
Entering pairing mode differs by model. Follow the instructions for your specific Beats product.
Beats earphones (Studio Buds, Fit Pro, Powerbeats Pro)
- Place both earbuds in the charging case.
- Open the lid.
- Press and hold the system button on the case until the LED indicator light flashes white.
Beats Flex
- Press and hold the power button on the right control module.
- Continue holding for 1-3 seconds until the LED blinks white.
Beats headphones (Solo3 Wireless, Studio3 Wireless)
- Turn the headphones on.
- Press and hold the power button for approximately 5 seconds until the Fuel Gauge lights or LED indicator flashes white.
Connect your Beats to an iPhone or iPad
For devices running iOS 10 or later, the connection is nearly automatic. Open the case of your Beats earphones (or turn on Beats Flex or headphones) and hold them near your unlocked iPhone or iPad. A setup animation should appear; tap "Connect" to finish pairing. If the animation doesn't appear, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap your Beats in the "Other Devices" list to connect manually.
Connect your Beats to an Android device
For models supporting Google Fast Pair (such as Studio Buds and Fit Pro), open the case with earbuds inside near your unlocked Android phone. An on-screen prompt will appear, tap it to connect. For all other models, or if the prompt doesn't appear, put your Beats into pairing mode, then go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, ensure Bluetooth is on, and select your Beats from the list of available devices.
Connect your Beats to a Mac
- Click the Apple menu and go to System Settings.
- Click Bluetooth and ensure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Put your Beats into pairing mode.
- Select your Beats from the list of discovered devices.
Troubleshooting Beats Bluetooth connection problems
If your Beats are not appearing in the Bluetooth list, first ensure they are within 30 feet of your device and away from interference sources like microwaves or wireless routers. If connection issues persist, try "Forget This Device" in your device's Bluetooth settings for your Beats, then re-pair them from scratch. For persistent sound, pairing, or charging issues, perform a model-specific reset, for earbuds, hold the system button on the case; for headphones, hold the power and volume down buttons simultaneously. Beats products are designed to automatically connect to previously paired devices when powered on and within range, and for optimal performance, ensure your Apple device has the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS installed. If you need to connect other audio gear, you can use JBL wireless earbuds in a similar way by putting them in pairing mode and selecting them from your device's Bluetooth menu, or connect biconic wireless earbuds for a budget-friendly alternative with a straightforward pairing process.
