How do you manually pair wireless earbuds?
- Put the earbuds in pairing mode. If you don't know how, check the manual that came with the earbuds.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your Android or iOS device.
- Find your earbuds on the list of available devices and tap Pair.
In the Bluetooth menu, you want to make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. Then go to your headphones or earphones and press the Bluetooth pairing button. If you're not sure which button that is, your manual will tell you if there's a dedicated Bluetooth button or if the power button doubles as the Bluetooth button.
Try unpairing the earbuds entirely and re-pairing them. Some earbuds may have a fail-safe hard reset mode if you still can't get them paired, Cramer says, so check the manual to see what it recommends in this scenario.
Remove the left earbud from the charging case (the indicator light should be flashing blue). Press and hold the button on the left earbud for at least seven seconds then release it - the light should be flashing blue and red and you should hear a voice cue for "Bluetooth pairing".
Step 1: Check Bluetooth basics
Turn Bluetooth off and then on again. Learn how to turn Bluetooth on and off. Confirm that your devices are paired and connected. Learn how to pair and connect via Bluetooth.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Bluetooth .
- Tap Pair new device. If you don't find Pair new device, check under "Available devices" or tap More. Refresh.
- Tap the name of the Bluetooth device you want to pair with your device.
- Follow any on-screen instructions.
Check for debris, damage, or loose connections
Check your headphone cable, connector, remote, and earbuds for damage, like wear or breakage. Look for debris on the meshes in each earbud. To remove debris, gently brush all openings with a small, soft-bristled brush that's clean and dry.
- Delete the headset from your cell phone's list of paired devices.
- Once deleted, power your phone completely off, then power it back on. This resets the Bluetooth stack in the Bluetooth software on the phone.
- Re-pair the headset with your phone.
The pairing code for your hardware is the 12-digit ID/MAC address (e.g. F4:F2:...). Often, the MAC Address is found on a label on the bottom, side, or top of your router.
Establishing a connection between two Bluetooth devices. For example, to pair a headset with a phone, the phone is configured to "Discoverable" mode and the headset is set up to pair by pressing one or more keys for some number of seconds.
Why are my earbuds not showing up in Bluetooth?
If your Bluetooth devices won't connect, it's likely because the devices are out of range, or aren't in pairing mode. If you're having persistent Bluetooth connection problems, try resetting your devices, or having your phone or tablet "forget" the connection.
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings." Or, go to Assistant settings.
- Tap Devices Wired headphones.
- Turn on Get help from Google.
- Press and hold the Power button for at least 7 seconds.
- The indicator flashes and you will hear the voice guidance saying Bluetooth pairing.
If your Bluetooth devices won't connect, it's likely because the devices are out of range, or aren't in pairing mode. If you're having persistent Bluetooth connection problems, try resetting your devices, or having your phone or tablet "forget" the connection.
Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
- Delete the headset from your cell phone's list of paired devices.
- Once deleted, power your phone completely off, then power it back on. This resets the Bluetooth stack in the Bluetooth software on the phone.
- Re-pair the headset with your phone.