How To Put Wireless Headphones In Pairing Mode? (15 Models)

By / Headphones / Last Updated: October 5, 2023

Before you can use your Bluetooth headphones, you need to pair them with your preferred device. Pairing problems are common for Bluetooth headphones.

Headphones pair differently based on brands. To help you pair with the most common brands, here is a quick guide to get started:

How to put Wireless BOSE Headphones In Pairing Mode:

There are two ways to put your Bose headphones in pairing mode.

The first is through manual mode, which is available for all Bluetooth headphones. The second one is through the Bose app, which you can use for select models.

You only need to follow these steps to enter pairing mode in both methods:

  1. Please turn on your device and Bose headphones and ensure that they are close to each other.
  2. Press and hold the call button or the designated button for pairing, as listed in the manual of your Bose headphones, for five seconds.
  3. The indicator light should start blinking and be discoverable to nearby devices.

At this point, your Bose headphones are ready for pairing. Go to the device you would like to pair and select it to complete the process. In case you are prompted for a password, input “0000”.

To pair using the Bose app, make sure that the app is open before pairing. Once entered on pairing mode, you should see your headphones appear on the app. Select it, and the app will finish the pairing.

How to put Wireless SKULLCANDY Headphones In Pairing Mode:

The power button of most Skullcandy headphones serves as the pairing button, but the instructions to pair are the same for all Skullcandy headphones.

To enter pairing mode:

  1. Ensure both devices are turned on and your audio source has Bluetooth active.
  2. Both devices should be close to each other for seamless pairing.
  3. Push and hold the power or pairing button for five seconds until the LED starts flashing.
  4. Once the LED starts flashing, you can now look for your Skullcandy headphones among the list of devices available.

How to put Wireless JBL Headphones In Pairing Mode:

Most JBL Headphones have a dedicated button for pairing them to music players, making things straightforward. If your headphones don’t have a dedicated control for pairing, check the manual on which button activates pairing mode.

To enter pairing mode:

  1. Press and hold the designated pairing button on your headphones.
  2. The LED indicator will then blink blue when ready for pairing.
  3. Select your headphones on the device to complete the pairing.
  4. The LED indicator will stop blinking once the pairing is completed.

How to put Wireless BEATS Headphones In Pairing Mode:

If you’re using your Beats headphones for the first time, they will switch to pairing mode when you turn them on.

Now, switching to pairing mode depends on the model that you have.

Each Beats model has different instructions:

  • For Solo Pro Headphones: Press and hold the mode button on the left ear cup. This button is the same one used to turn on noise canceling.
  • For Studio 3 and Solo 3 Headphones: Press and hold the power button for five seconds until the LED indicator blinks
  • For Beats Flex: Press and hold the power button until the LED indicator blinks.
  • For Powerbeats: Press and hold the button on the left earbud until the LED blinks
  • For Powerbeats Pro: Press and hold the button inside the case while the earbuds are inside and wait for the LED on the case to blink.

At this point, finishing the pairing will depend on the device you’re using. Should you be asked for a passcode, the default code for Beats is 0000.

How to put Wireless SONY Headphones In Pairing Mode:

There are two ways to connect Sony headphones to your devices. First, through Bluetooth and Near Field Communication, or NFC.

Not all devices have NFC, so it would be good to check what your headphones have.

To pair via Bluetooth:

  1. Make sure your headphones are off and have enough charge.
  2. Put your headphones beside the device you want to pair. The device to pair must be on before proceeding.
  3. Press and hold the power button of the headphones for around seven seconds.
  4. Once the LED indicator is blinking, let go of the power button.

From here, you can select the headphones on your device to finish pairing.

If you’re using NFC:

  1. Open your device and enable NFC. You can usually find this option under the Connection settings.
  2. Put your device on the N mark of the headphones until you hear a beep or feel your phone’s haptic feedback.

Depending on your device, your headphones may or may not be automatically paired. You might get a prompt to verify the connection.

How to put Wireless JLAB Headphones In Pairing Mode:

There are three ways of switching your headphones to pairing mode, which depend on the model of your JLAB headphones.

For JLAB True Wireless Earbuds (including Jbuds Air, Air Sport, Jbuds Air Executive, and Epic Air Sport):

  1. Make sure that your JLAB True Wireless Earbuds are off.
  2. Press and hold the multifunction on both earbuds for at least three seconds to turn on and switch to pairing mode.
  3. Once the left earbud’s LED turns white and the right earbud’s LED blinks blue and white, then pairing mode is active.
    • Some true wireless earbuds may blink blue and white on each bud instead of one.

For JLAB Wireless Earbuds (including JBuds Pro, Metal, JBuds Elite, Fit 2.0, Fit Sport, Fit Sports 3 Earbuds):

  1. Press and hold the multifunction button for ten seconds.
  2. The LED indicator will then flash red and blue, which means the earbuds are in pairing mode.

For the JLAB on-ear and over-the-ear headphones:

  1. Make sure the headphones are off.
  2. Press and hold the power button for ten seconds.
  3. The LED indicator will flash to notify that it’s in pairing mode.
    • The color is often red and blue, but some headphones have different colored LEDs.

In some models, you may also hear a “Hello” from the headphones when ready to pair.

The LED often stops blinking depending on the model if you paired the headphones successfully. In some cases, some headphones will have a verbal notification for successful pairing.

How to put Wireless SENNHEISER Headphones In Pairing Mode:

Like Sony, Sennheiser allows you to pair your device to headphones via Bluetooth or NFC. While not all devices have NFC, it would be good to know how to pair it, as NFC is a good option for crowded spaces.

Pairing Sennheiser headphones via Bluetooth:

  1. Make sure the headphones are off.
  2. Press and hold the power button for three seconds, and release it when you hear power on and the LED indicator flashes in blue.
  3. Press and hold the power button for five seconds until the LED blinks red and blue. Your headphones are now ready for pairing.

Pairing Sennheiser headphones via NFC:

  1. Make sure your headphones are off. 
  2. Press the power button for three seconds, after which you’ll hear the power on prompt, and the LED indicator will blink blue. 
  3. Your headphones will be ready for pairing via NFC. 
  4. Go to your device and S-beam to finish the process, then select NFC. Then put your headphones and device closer, in such a way the NFC chips are touching. 

How to put Wireless PLANTRONICS Headphones In Pairing Mode:

For the most part, putting Plantronics headphones in pairing mode is almost the same for all models, with a slight variation in how long you need to hold the pairing button.

  1. Make sure your headphones are off.
  2. Press and hold the call button for six seconds, or until the LED flashes blue and red.

At this point, your Plantronics headphones are ready for pairing. If prompted for a passcode, the default code is 0000.

How to put Wireless SAMSUNG Headphones In Pairing Mode:

Chances are, you must be using the Galaxy Buds, Samsung’s take on the actual wireless earbuds.

If you’re using these buds, here’s how to set it on pairing mode:

  1. First, make sure that your buds are in the charging case.
  2. Close the lid and wait for ten seconds.
  3. Open the lid of the case.

From here, your Galaxy Buds should be in pairing mode. Look for it in the list of available devices that your phone or computer can detect. Your buds should behave the power to complete the charging.

Using a Samsung device, pairing is relatively easy and automatically detected.

How to put Wireless JVC Headphones In Pairing Mode:

JVC headphones are relatively straightforward to switch to pairing mode:

  1. First, make sure that your device and JVC headphones are within three feet. The headphones must also be off.
  2. Press and hold the Power button on the headphones until the LED indicator blinks.

You can then complete the process by selecting the JVC headphones in the list of available Bluetooth devices that your media player scans.

How to put Wireless APPLE Headphones In Pairing Mode:

Apple headphones are easy to pair:

  1. First, make sure that they are in the case.
  2. Open the lid, then press and hold the setup button at the back of the case.

Once the LED indicator flashes white, your headphones are ready for pairing. Just look for the Apple headphones on the list of available devices.

How to put Wireless CRUSHER Headphones In Pairing Mode:

The Skullcandy Crusher, the process is pretty much the same, like other Bluetooth headphones:

  1. Press and hold the raided button for three seconds.
  2. Once the LED indicator blinks, the Crushers are ready for pairing.

How to put Wireless ONN Headphones In Pairing Mode:

For those using ONN headphones, you can switch to pairing mode by:

  1. Pressing and holding the power button until the LED begins blinking.
  2. Once the LED starts blinking, the headphones are in pairing mode.

It’s worth noting that the duration to hold the power button depends on the headphone model.

Some take less than ten seconds, while others only need three seconds. Likewise, the LED may blink either blue or blue and red, depending on your model.  

How to put Wireless AUDIO-TECHNICA Headphones In Pairing Mode:

For Audio-Technica users, you can switch to pairing mode with these steps:

  1. Make sure that the headphones are off.
  2. Turn on the headphones.
  3. The headphones are ready for pairing once you hear the power-on prompt and the LED indicator blinks white.

You can complete the pairing process by selecting the Audio-Technica headphones in the list of devices your media player managed to scan.

How to put Wireless PLT Headphones In Pairing Mode:

PLT headphones, which are also the same as Plantronics headphones, can be paired with the following steps:

  1. Make sure your headphones are off.
  2. Press and hold the call button for six seconds, or until the LED flashes blue and red.

If prompted for a code during pairing, the default code is 0000.

Why Are My Headphones Not Pairing?

Commons reasons for headphones being unable to pair include being in use by another device, device not in range, or simply the headphones’ battery is drained.  

If another device is using your headphones, it’s best to disconnect the current connection before pairing to another device. Not all headphones can unpair from existing devices when paired to a new one.

Second, headphones are best paired within a meter from the source device. While Bluetooth can play long-distance, it’s not always recommended to stay too far, especially when pairing.

Can You Pair Bluetooth Headphones to Multiple Devices?

You can pair Bluetooth headphones to multiple devices, but not all headphones can switch quickly between devices.

When you pair your headphones to different devices, they will pair to the last device connected before shutting down or unpairing.

If you pair your headphones to your phone, tablet, and smartphone, with the tablet being the last pairing, it will go to the tablet first, provided it is within range.

That said, it’s an excellent investment to get Bluetooth headphones that allow for quick switching to avoid the cumbersome task of unpairing to switch between devices.

Headphones that do this include the Sony XM4. 

Final Thoughts

Pairing your headphones is a relatively easy thing to do, and there’s a slight variation between brands.

If you decide to change headphones, later on, it’s easy to switch without any learning curve once you get acquainted with your old Bluetooth set.

Source:

How to Fix the Most Annoying Bluetooth Headphone Problems

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