- How to connect Beats Studio Buds to your iPhone, Android phone, or laptop
- How to put the Beats Studio Buds into pairing mode
- How to connect Beats Studio Buds on Android
- Set up and use your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +
- Pair your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +
- Pair with your iPhone or iPad
- Pair with an Android device
- Pair with another device that uses Bluetooth
- Use your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +
- Play music
- Change the volume
- Answer phone calls
- Use Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
- Ask Siri
- Find the best eartip fit
- Choose the best eartip size
- Remove or attach eartips
How to connect Beats Studio Buds to your iPhone, Android phone, or laptop
The Beats Studio Buds work as well on Android as on iOS — you can even use them on a PC or Mac. While using the Studio Buds is pretty straightforward, setting these earbuds up can be tricky. Here’s how to connect the Beats Studio Buds to phones and laptops.
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To place your Beats Studio Buds into pairing mode: Open the case > Keep the buds in the case > Place the case near your device > Press and hold the case’s System button until the LED flashes. Then, follow this path on your device: Settings > Connections > Bluetooth > Add new device > Select the Studio Buds.
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How to put the Beats Studio Buds into pairing mode
Before connecting your Beats Studio Buds to a device, you must put them into Bluetooth pairing mode. This allows the earbuds and the device you’re connecting to find each other. It’s not too complicated:
- Open the lid of your Studio Buds case.
- Hold the Beats Studio Buds near the device you wish to connect to.
- Press and hold the System button on the case until the LED begins to flash.
How to connect Beats Studio Buds on Android
If you have a device running Android 6.0 or later, you can use one-step pairing with the Beats Studio Buds. To do this follow these steps:
- Ensure Bluetooth and Location are enabled on your Android device.
- Place the case near your device, open the case’s lid, and keep the buds inside.
- A pop-up notification will appear on your Android phone or tablet. Select “Tap to pair.”
- To set up your Studio Buds right then, tap “Set up now.”
Sometimes, you might not see a prompt appear when holding the Beats buds next to your Android device. If that happens, pair your earbuds to your Android device manually.
Follow these steps for manually pairing your Studio Buds to an Android phone:
- Put your Studio Buds into pairing mode.
- Open your phone or tablet’s Settings app.
- Go to Connected Devices > Bluetooth > Pair new device.
- Select the Studio Buds from the list of available devices.
Set up and use your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +
You can listen to music, make phone calls, use Siri, and more with your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +.
Pair your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +
If you pair your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + with your iPhone, your earphones pair automatically with any iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV that you’re signed in to with your Apple ID.
Pair with your iPhone or iPad
- Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad.
- With the case lid open, hold your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + next to your unlocked iPhone or iPad.
- Follow the onscreen instructions. If you don’t see any instructions, follow the steps to pair your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + with another device.
Pair with an Android device
You can use Fast Pair to pair your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + with an Android device:
- Make sure that your phone is using Android 6.0 or higher, and that it has Bluetooth and Location turned on.
- With the case lid open, hold your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + near your phone or tablet.
- When you get a notification, tap «Tap to pair.» You’ll get a «Device connected» or «Pairing complete» notification.
- If you need to set up your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +, tap «Set up now.» If you don’t get a notification, open the Bluetooth settings on your phone or tablet, and tap the device that you want to pair.
Fast Pair requires your location to be enabled. Full access to features requires an Android 6.0 or newer device with Google Play Services enabled and Google Account.
Pair with another device that uses Bluetooth
- Turn on Bluetooth on your device.
- With the case lid open, hold your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + next to your device.
- Press and hold the system button on the charging case until the LED blinks.
- Open the Bluetooth menu on your device.
- In the list of discovered Bluetooth devices, tap or click your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +.
Use your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +
When you take your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds + out of the charging case, they’re on and ready to use. You can also charge your Beats Studio Buds and your Beats Studio Buds +.
Play music
To control your music, you can use the Beats logo button on either earbud:
- To pause or play audio, press the Beats logo button once.
- To skip to the next track, press the Beats logo button twice.
- To listen to the previous track, press the Beats logo button three times.
Change the volume
To change the volume, say «Hey Siri,» then say something like «Turn down the volume.» Or drag the volume slider in the app you’re listening to, on the Lock screen, or in Control Center. You can also open Now Playing on your Apple Watch and turn the Digital Crown to adjust the volume.
Siri might not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features might vary by area.
Answer phone calls
To control phone calls, use the Beats logo button on either earbud:
- Press once to answer or end a call.
- Press once to answer a second incoming call and put the first call on hold. When two calls are active, this switches between calls.
- Press and hold to reject an incoming call.
- Press twice to stop listening through your earphones and send the call to your phone.
Use Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Beats Studio Buds and Beats Studio Buds + let you control how much you hear your surroundings. Press and hold the Beats logo button on either earbud to switch between Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Off (to enable maximum battery life).
You can select which modes the press-and-hold action switches between. While wearing your Beats Studio Buds, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Beats Studio Buds > Press and Hold Beats Studio Buds. While wearing your Beats Studio Buds +, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Beats Studio Buds + > Press and Hold Beats Studio Buds +.
Press and hold feature customization requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS or iPadOS 14.6 or later, or an Android device with the latest version of the Beats app installed.
Ask Siri
If you set up «Hey Siri» on your iPhone already, then «Hey Siri» is ready to use with your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +. If you haven’t set up «Hey Siri,» you’ll be guided through the setup.
To activate Siri, you can say «Hey Siri,» or press and hold the Beats logo button on either earbud. When you hear a chime, say what you need. Learn what to do if Siri isn’t working.
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.
Find the best eartip fit
In addition to comfort and stability, the right fit provides the best sound quality and superior noise cancellation.
Choose the best eartip size
Beats Studio Buds come with a choice of small, medium, and large silicone eartips. Beats Studio Buds + come with a choice of extra-small, small, medium, and large silicone eartips to fit the widest range of ears.
Medium-size eartips are affixed to the earbuds when you first unbox your Beats Studio Buds or your Beats Studio Buds +. Start there, inserting the earbud and rotating downward until it sits comfortably and securely in your ear.
If you can’t get a good seal, try adjusting the earbuds or switch to a larger eartip. If the eartip feels too large in your ear or is uncomfortable, try a smaller eartip. You might need different sizes for your left and right ears.
Remove or attach eartips
To remove an eartip, pull firmly with your fingers at the base of the eartip where it attaches to the earbud.
To attach an eartip, align the eartip with the circular nozzle on the earbud. With your fingers at the base of the eartip, push the eartip onto the connector until you feel it click securely into place.
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