How To Pair Beats Headphones: A Simple Guide

Written by: Levi Alston

March 30, 2023

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It’s really quite easy to pair any Beats earbuds or headphones, and the process is almost completely the same no matter which model of Beats you have.

In this article I will explain the basic process in simple but detailed steps, which should explain how to pair Beats earbuds or headphones of almost any model. Certain Beats headphone models might have a slightly different process, so if the general instructions below don’t work I will also include links for more detailed instructions on a few specific Beats models.

At the bottom of this article you will find specific instructions for how to navigate the Bluetooth page on the most popular devices – Apple computers and iPhones, Windows PCs and Android phones.

But first, to make this as simple and painless as possible, let’s cover the most basic points.

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How To Pair Beats Headphones: Basic Points

If you’ve never paired Beats headphones before, or are having trouble with the process, just below this section we’ll simply but thoroughly explain just how to do this, but before we do let’s list out the most important points:

Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your PC, phone, tablet or other device
Make sure your Beats headphones are powered on, have enough battery and are in pairing mode
Make sure the Beats headphones and the device – PC, phone, tablet, etc. – are close enough together
Select your Beats earbuds or headphones on the device’s Bluetooth page, and you should be up and running!
If the process is not working, you can try to fully power down and restart both your headphones and your device, and then try again

This is the most basic guide, and following these steps should work to connect your Beats earbuds or headphones to pretty much any device, but now let’s go into a more specific step-by-step explanation of the process of how to pair any Beats headphones.

How To Connect Beats Headphones: A Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Turn on your Beats headphones or earbuds and make sure they are in pairing mode.

If this is the first time you’ve used them, your Beats headphones should automatically enter pairing mode.

If they’ve been used before, and you are trying to pair to a new device, you will have to place them in pairing mode manually, which usually involves simply pressing and holding the power button until the light flashes.

Some Beats earbuds or headphones may use a different button than power to enter pairing mode, so please check below for Links to Instructions for Specific Beats Models

Step 2

Go to the Bluetooth page on your PC, phone or tablet, and turn Bluetooth on.

If your Beats headphones are powered on and in pairing mode, they should appear here. If not, go back to the previous step – and make certain the Beats headphones are close enough to your device.

Also, If you don’t see your Beats listed, you can refresh the list, or turn Bluetooth off and on

For more specific instructions on how to find and use the Bluetooth page on various computers and phones, please see the sections below for Windows PC, Apple Macintosh, Android phones and Apple phones.

Step 3

Select your Beats headphones on the Bluetooth page, and they should pair and be ready to play.

What if It Didn’t Work?

If the above instructions didn’t work, it’s possible you have a model of Beats headphones or earbuds which have a slightly different Bluetooth pairing process.

If so, you can simply find your model below and click on the link, and you’ll be taken to more specific instructions for your particular headphones or earbuds.

How to Pair Beats Earbuds and Headphones: Specific Models

If you’re still having problems…

How to Connect Beats Earbuds and Headphones: Basic Troubleshooting

Step 1

Make sure your Beats headphones are not just on and pairing, but are sufficiently charged

Step 2

Remember that your headphones and device have to be in range of each other – this can be several hundred feet, but when pairing I always have them right next to each other to make sure.

Step 3

Power down your headphones and restart your PC or phone, and try the process again

If all else fails, you can always contact the Beats Online Support Page

How To Find and Use the Bluetooth Page

How to Find and Connect Your Beats Headphones on an Apple Phone

On your iPhone, go to Settings and then to Bluetooth.
Turn Bluetooth on.
Make sure your Beats headphones are in Pairing Mode (see sections above).
Tap on the name of your Beats headphones.
Enter any required passwords or pin codes.
Click “Yes” or “Confirm” for any ensuing pop-up

How to Find and Connect Your Beats Headphones on an Apple MacBook PC

Go to the Apple menu, then System Preferences, and then Bluetooth.
Make sure your Beats headphones are in Pairing Mode (see sections above).
Select your Beats headphones and click on Connect.
Enter any required passwords or pin codes.
Click “Yes” or “Confirm” for any ensuing pop-ups.

How to Find and Connect Your Beats Headphones on an Android Phone or Tablet

Swipe down from the top of your screen.
Find the Bluetooth icon, press it, and hold it until the Bluetooth page opens.
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Make sure your Beats headphones are in Pairing Mode (see sections above).
Tap on the name of your Beats headphones.
If you do not see your Beats headphones listed, you may have to press one of the following (depending on your device):

Connect New Device
Refresh

Enter any required passwords or pin codes.
Click “Yes” or “Confirm” for any ensuing pop-ups.

How to Find and Connect Your Beats Headphones on a Windows PC

Go to Settings, and then to Devices.
Turn Bluetooth on.
Make sure your Beats headphones are in Pairing Mode (see sections above).
Click on “Add Bluetooth or other device.”
Select your Beats headphones from the pop-up list and click on Connect.
Enter any required passwords or pin codes.
Click “Yes” or “Confirm” for any ensuing pop-ups.