Pair Beats
Pair Beats with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or an Android device to listen to music, movies, messages, and to make and answer phone calls and FaceTime calls with compatible devices.
After you set up your Beats with one Apple device (like your iPhone), your Beats are automatically paired to your other devices where you’re signed in to the same Apple Account, so you can connect with just a tap.
After you set up your Beats with an Android device, your Beats are automatically paired to your other devices where you’re signed in to the same Google Account.
Pair Beats with iPhone or iPad
Before you begin, make sure your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS installed.
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings
> Bluetooth, and make sure Bluetooth® is turned on.
Do one of the following:
Beats earphones: Open the case with your earbuds inside (or turn on Beats Flex), then hold it next to your iPhone or iPad.
Beats headphones or speaker: Turn on your headphones or speaker (or press and hold the system button on Beats Studio Pro or power button on Beats Solo 4 or Beats Pill), then hold it next to your iPhone or iPad.
When the setup animation appears, follow the onscreen instructions, then tap Done (or Continue).
If you don’t see the animation—you can pair Beats with your device manually.
After you connect your Beats to your iPhone or iPad, the next time you put them on they’ll connect automatically. You can stop Beats from connecting automatically to your iPhone or iPad.
Pair Beats with Apple Watch
Before you begin, make sure your Apple Watch has the latest version of watchOS installed.
On your Apple Watch, go to the Settings app
, tap Bluetooth, then make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Tap your Beats on the Bluetooth screen to connect.
Pair Beats with Mac
Before you begin, make sure your Mac has the latest version of macOS installed.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
> System Settings, then click Bluetoothin the sidebar.
Tip: You can also show Bluetooth settings in the menu bar to make it easier to pair your Beats.
Make sure Bluetooth is on, then do one of the following:
Beats earphones: Open the case with your earbuds inside, hold it next to your Mac, then press and hold the system button until the light flashes white. For Beats Flex, press and hold the power button on the right control module.
Beats headphones or speaker: Turn on your Beats, hold it next to your Mac, then put your Beats in discovery mode.
In the list of devices, select your Beats, then click Connect.
After you connect your Beats to your Mac, the next time you put them on they’ll connect automatically. You can stop Beats from connecting automatically to Mac.
Pair Beats with Apple TV
Before you begin, make sure your Apple TV has the latest version of tvOS installed.
Turn on and wear your headphones or earphones. (For Beats Flex, press and hold the power button on the right control module until the light flashes white.)
On your Apple TV remote, press and hold
to open Control Center, then select
.
Select the Beats you want to use.
After you connect your Beats to Apple TV, the next time you put them on they’ll connect automatically.
Tip: If you put on your Beats while Apple TV is on and your user profile is active, an alert appears onscreen prompting you to connect your headphones by pressing . You can disable this prompt in Settings
by going to Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth and turning off Suggest Nearby AirPods.
Pair Beats earphones with Apple Vision Pro
Before you begin, make sure your Apple Vision Pro has the latest version of visionOS installed.
On Apple Vision Pro, go to Settings
> Bluetooth.Open the case with your earbuds inside, then press and hold the system button until the light flashes white.
On Apple Vision Pro, tap your Beats earphones in the My Devices list.
Pair Beats with an Android device
Quickly pair supported Beats using Fast Pair, or pair any Beats manually in Android settings.
On your Android device, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on in Settings > Connections.
Do one of the following:
Beats earphones: Open the case with your earbuds inside, then hold it next to your device. For Beats Flex, press and hold the power button on the right control module.
Beats headphones: Turn on your Beats, then hold it next to your device.
Beats Pill speaker: Press and hold the power button until a tone sounds and the light flashes white.
When the setup animation appears on your Android device, follow the onscreen instructions, then tap Done (or Continue).
If you don’t see the animation, you can pair Beats with your Android device manually.
Tip: Use the Beats app to quickly pair and manage your Beats with an Android device.
Put your Beats in discovery mode and pair them manually with your Apple or Android device
Make sure your Beats are turned on and near your Apple or Android device.
Do any of the following:
Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds +, or Powerbeats Pro 2: Place the earbuds in the case. With the case open, press and hold the system button.
Beats Flex: Press and hold the power button on the right control module.
Beats Solo 4: Press and hold the power button on the right earcup.
Beats Solo Buds: Place the earbuds in the case. With the case open, press and hold the button above the
logo on either earbud until a tone repeats.
Beats Studio Pro: Press and hold the system button on the right earcup.
Beats Pill: Press and hold the power button
until a tone repeats.
When the lights flash on your Beats (or a tone sounds on Beats Solo Buds), they’re ready to be paired. Beats Pill also plays a pairing cue.
Do one of the following:
iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings
> Bluetooth. If your Beats aren’t connected, tap Not Connected or tap your Beats.
Android device: Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth on your Android device. If your Beats aren’t connected, tap your Beats in the list of devices, then tap Pair.
If you’re having trouble pairing your Beats, see the Apple Support article If you can’t connect to your wireless Beats.