Overview: How to Pair Bluetooth Earbuds

The first step is with the earbuds themselves: You must put them into pairing mode. There’s no single, standard way to do this, however, so consult your earbud manual for specific directions. Generally, though, you’ll probably use one of these methods (in descending order from most common to rarest):

Removing the earbuds from the charging case.Pressing and holding the power button.Opening the charging case.Removing the earbuds from the charging case and putting them back in.Pressing the pairing button on the charging case.Pressing the pairing button on the earbuds.

Typically, you’ll see a blinking light when the earbuds are in pairing mode. Then, it’s time to start the pairing procedure on your device. 

As with many things in Android, the process can vary slightly, but most of the time, you’ll follow these steps: Once you’re successfully paired, the device will move to the top of the list and indicate that the device is ready. Often, the earbuds themselves will give an audio cue that the pairing was successful.

Pairing Wireless Earbuds on iOS

On iOS, the process is slightly different. When the device successfully pairs, it will move to My Devices.