You've just unboxed your new Beats headphones or earbuds, and now you want to connect them to your iPhone as quickly as possible. The good news is that the pairing process is usually short once the device is in discovery mode.
This guide walks through the current pairing steps for Beats on iPhone, plus a few practical checks if the setup animation or Bluetooth connection does not appear right away.
How to Connect Beats Wireless Headphones to Your iPhone
If you've just purchased a pair of Beats wireless headphones, you'll need to connect them to your iPhone before using them.
Once you connect your Beats to an iPhone, they usually reconnect automatically when you turn them on nearby. If you use the same Apple Account on multiple Apple devices, supported Beats can also appear on those devices after the first setup.
Steps
- Switch on the power. The exact power button or system button location depends on the Beats model, so check the side of the headphones, the earbuds case, or the inline controls if needed.
- The power light should alternately flash on and off. This usually means the Beats are in pairing mode. If they were recently connected to another nearby device, you may need to disconnect them there first.
- If you don't see a flashing light at first, press and hold the power button for a few seconds to enter pairing mode or wait for the setup animation to appear on your iPhone.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on, and keep your iPhone connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data if you want Find My features to be available after setup.
- Choose your new Beats earphones from the Other Devices list, or follow the onscreen setup animation if it appears first.
- Your Beats wireless device will be added to the My Devices list with the status "Connected", and it should reconnect automatically the next time you use it nearby.
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What to Do if Your Beats Aren't Connecting to an iPhone
If your Beats aren't connecting to your iPhone, don't panic. There are possible explanations for your issue and steps you can take to resolve it. To troubleshoot, try the following:
Check the Distance Between Beats Headphones and Your iPhone
You may not be within range of the device. Try moving your Beats closer to your iPhone and see if that fixes the issue.
Some electronic devices, including wireless routers and microwaves, can also interfere with your Beats connection. If pairing keeps failing, move away from those devices and try again with only your iPhone nearby.
Make Sure That Your Beats Are Selected
Open Settings on your iPhone > Bluetooth menu and make sure your Beats show as the selected audio device.
Pair Your Beats With Your iPhone Again
- In the Bluetooth menu, tap the lowercase "i" icon next to your device.
- Select Forget This Device on the next screen.
- Then reconnect your Beats to your iPhone. On supported models, forgetting them from one Apple device can also remove them from other devices signed in to the same Apple Account.
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How to Use Your Beats Studio Buds With Your iPhone
The Beats Studio Buds are easy to use on iPhone once they are paired, and the built-in controls cover the most common listening actions without reaching for your phone.
Play Music
Whether you're streaming a podcast, listening to an audiobook, or playing your favorite songs from Apple Music, the Beats Studio Buds let you control all your audio straight from your earbuds using the Beats logo button.
- Press the Beats logo button once to pause or play audio.
- Press the Beats logo button twice to skip to the next track.
- Press the Beats logo button three times to listen to the previous track.
Change the Volume
- Say "Hey Siri", followed by a command such as "Turn down the volume" to change the volume.
- You can also move the volume slider in the app you're using, on the Lock screen, or in Control Center.
- Alternatively, turn up the volume on your Apple Watch by opening "Now Playing" and turning the Digital Crown.
Answer Phone Calls
You can also use the Beats logo button on your earbuds to answer or end phone calls.
- To answer or end a call, press once.
- Press once to answer a second incoming call and put the current one on hold. This switches between calls when two are active.
- To reject an incoming call,press and hold.
- Press twice to stop listening through your earbudsand send the call to your phone.
Ask Siri
If you've already set up "Hey Siri" on your iPhone, it will work with your Beats Studio Buds. Follow the simple steps to set up "Hey Siri" if you haven't already.
You can say "Hey Siri" or press and hold the Beats logo button on either earbud to turn on Siri. Say what you need when you hear a chime.
How to Use Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode With Beats Studio Buds
If you want to block out ambient noise and enjoy your music without distractions, you can use the Active Noise Cancellation feature on your Beats Studio Buds.
You can switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode by pressing and holding the Beats logo button on one earbud, or by changing the setting from your iPhone's Bluetooth menu.
Steps
- Open Settings.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Tap your Beats Studio Buds.
- Choose what Press and Hold does on your Beats Studio Buds, then switch between noise control options as needed.
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Check How Many Charges Your Beats Studio Buds Have
Check how much charge your Beats Studio Buds have before heading out for the day. Adding the Batteries widget to your Home Screen or Today View is a quick way to check the battery level on iPhone.
Steps To add the Battery widget:
- In Today View or on the Home Screen, tap and hold a widget or an empty area until the apps jiggle.
- In the upper-left corner, tap the Add button gray plus icon.
- Scroll down to choose a widget (Battery widget), then select one of three widget sizes.
- Tap Done after adding a widget.
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How to Charge Your Beats Studio Buds
Your Beats Studio Buds come with a carrying case that also serves as a portable charging case for your earbuds. Keeping the earbuds in the case when you're not using them is the easiest way to keep them charged and ready for the next connection.
Steps
- Insert the earbuds into their charging case.
- Use the USB-C cable with your Beats Studio Buds to connect the charging case to a power source. The case can also be charged without the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Diagram Charging
How Do I Lock a Folder on My iPhone?
If you want to lock a folder on your iPhone, you'll need to use a third-party app from the App Store. You can try the Folder Lock app or File Manager & Browser for iPhone. Both apps allow you to password-protect your files, documents, and photos.
How Do I Hide Folders on iPhone?
To hide a folder on your iPhone:
- Simply tap and hold the screen until it jiggles.
- Then tap the dots at the bottom of the screen to see all your folders and apps pages.
To hide a page of folders and apps, tap the checkmark > Done.
Following the steps in this guide, you can easily connect beats wireless to your iPhone and enjoy your favorite music and podcasts on the go.
Whether you want to use active noise cancellation or transparency mode, we hope you find these tips and tricks helpful in getting the most out of your Beats Studio Buds. Stay tuned for helpful guides on getting the most out of your iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices.
