To pair Soundcore wireless earbuds, open the charging case with the earbuds inside and keep it near your phone, they’ll enter pairing mode automatically. If nothing happens, press and hold the button on the case for a few seconds until the LED flashes rapidly, then select them from your device’s Bluetooth menu.
Before you pair your Soundcore wireless earbuds
First, make sure your phone, tablet, or computer supports Bluetooth, most modern devices do. Then, fully charge both the earbuds and their charging case before the first use, since low battery can prevent pairing or cause unstable connections. Also, keep the earbuds within 30 feet (10 meters) of your device during the pairing process, and turn on Bluetooth in your device’s settings before you begin.
How to put Soundcore earbuds in pairing mode
The easiest way is to open the charging case lid with the earbuds inside. This usually powers them on and automatically enters Bluetooth pairing mode, signaled by a flashing LED light (typically white or blue). If the earbuds don’t auto-enter pairing mode, manually activate it by pressing and holding the button on the case (or on the earbuds themselves) for 3-10 seconds until the indicator light flashes rapidly.
If auto-pairing doesn’t start
- Place both earbuds back in the charging case and close the lid.
- Wait a few seconds, then open the lid again to trigger pairing mode.
- If the LED still doesn’t flash, press and hold the button on the case for about 10 seconds until the indicators flash white three times, then flash in sequence.
Pair and connect from your phone or computer
Once the earbuds are in pairing mode, use the following steps for your specific device. On Android, go to Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device, then select your Soundcore earbuds’ model name from the list. Some newer Soundcore models support Google Fast Pair, if yours does, simply open the charging case near your Android phone and tap the on-screen pop-up to connect instantly.
On iPhone or iPad
- Unlock your device and go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Make sure Bluetooth is toggled on.
- Under “Other Devices,” tap your Soundcore earbuds’ name to connect.
On Windows PC
- Open the Start menu and go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
- Toggle Bluetooth to “On.”
- Click Add Bluetooth or other device, select Bluetooth, then choose your earbuds from the list.
How to fix Soundcore earbuds that won’t pair
If only one earbud connects, or the pairing fails entirely, reset the earbuds by placing both in the charging case with the lid open, then pressing and holding the button on the case for 10 seconds until the LED indicators flash white three times, then flash in sequence. After a reset, you must go to your device’s Bluetooth settings and select “Forget This Device” or “Remove” for the earbuds before attempting to re-pair. Also, check that both earbuds have sufficient battery charge, low battery can block pairing mode. If the problem persists, open the Soundcore app and check for firmware updates, since bugs in the firmware can cause pairing issues.
Additional troubleshooting steps
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again on your device, then try pairing from scratch.
- Move closer to your device to ensure you’re within the 30-foot range.
- If you’re using a Windows PC, remove the earbuds from the “Bluetooth & other devices” list, then re-add them.
Start using your paired Soundcore earbuds
Once paired, your Soundcore earbuds will automatically reconnect to the last successfully paired device when powered on and in range, no need to repeat the pairing steps. To start listening, open your preferred music or call app, then confirm the audio output is set to your Soundcore earbuds (you can usually check this in the app or your device’s sound settings). If you want to connect a second device, some Soundcore models support multipoint pairing, for those, hold the touch area on both earbuds for 3 seconds, or use the Soundcore app. However, note that models like the Life P3 do not support multipoint pairing, so check your specific model’s manual. For a different brand, you can also use JBL wireless earbuds with similar pairing steps, but the process here is specific to Soundcore. If you need to connect to a laptop or another phone later, just put the earbuds back in pairing mode and select them from that device’s Bluetooth list.
