How to Pair Beats Earbuds & Headphones to iPhone (2022)

Whether you’ve just purchased a new iPhone or are the proud new owner of Beats wireless headphones or earbuds, we’ll show you how to connect your Beats to your iPhone. As a bonus, we’ve also included a list of common fixes if you’ve been struggling with your Beats not connecting to your iPhone.
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how to sync beats & headphones for iphone
Although beats flex has been used to illustrate the steps below, these instructions are also compatible with beats fit pro, beats studio buds, powerbeats pro, beats solo3 headphones, and beats studio3 wireless. Follow the steps below to connect your beats headphones and earphones:
- Locate the power button and turn on your Beats, placing them within a few feet of your iPhone.
- An image of your Beats will appear on your iPhone. Tap Connect.
- Press and hold the power button on your Beats (prompted in the picture) for five seconds. You should see a flashing light, indicating your Beats are in pairing mode.
- Tap Continue.
- Your Beats should now be paired and listed as Connected in the list of Bluetooth devices.
voila! Your beats headphones or earphones are now paired and ready to play some songs. For more practical tips, sign up for our free Tips of the Day newsletter.
how to fix rhythms not connecting to iphone
hopefully you had no problem pairing your beats headphones with your iphone and this was a smooth and easy process for you. however, as we all know, the technology is certainly not without its occasional hiccups. If you’re having trouble, here are some common solutions you can try if your Beats headphones won’t connect to your iPhone.
fix #1: check that your heartbeats have enough charge
One of the main reasons why your beats won’t connect to your device is because the battery barely has a charge. Make sure your Beats headphones have at least a 20-minute charge before trying to connect them to your iPhone. Unlike AirPods, your Beats headphones won’t automatically turn off. so after a listening session, you’ll want to make sure you manually turn off your beats.
fix #2: make sure your iphone bluetooth is enabled
sometimes it’s easy to overlook the simple things! Your Beats headphones will not be able to connect to your iPhone if Bluetooth is not enabled. To verify this, open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap Bluetooth, and confirm that the Bluetooth switch is on. the toggle is green when bluetooth is enabled.
fix #3: turn off both devices & in
turn on and off your iphone and your beats earphones or headphones. this simple and effective method can resolve a surprising number of software glitches. Once you’ve turned both devices back on, follow the steps above to try to pair your beats with your iPhone.
hopefully, now you’re fully immersed in your favorite song playing from your beats headphones! If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you can also learn how to download all of your Apple Music songs at once so they’re available for offline listening.