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A user-friendly guide to sync and connect any Bluetooth headset to your iPhone or iPad
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Do you have wireless headphones or earbuds you want to pair with your iOS device? Wireless headphones make it easy to listen to music on the go since you don't have to worry about wires getting tangled. These headphones have Bluetooth capabilities, so you'll just need to go into your device's settings to set up and use them. This wikiHow will show you how to connect wireless headphones or earbuds with an iPhone or iPad using Bluetooth.

Things You Should Know

  • Turn on your Bluetooth headphones and put them in discover mode. This may be done by pressing the Bluetooth button.
  • Go to "Settings" → "Bluetooth" → toggle on "Bluetooth". Tap your headphones underneath "Other Devices".
  • If you don't see your headphones, make sure it's within 33 feet and your iOS is updated.
  1. Wireless headphones or earbuds, such as AirPods, will have Bluetooth capabilities. Some may come with a Bluetooth dongle, which may connect to your device. In most cases, you'll just need your Bluetooth headphones and your iPhone or iPad.
    • Make sure your Bluetooth device is fully charged and turned on before attempting to pair. Depending on the accessory, you may have to press a button or activate a switch to power it on.
  2. The headphones must be in pairing mode so that your iPhone or iPad can detect it. Some accessories automatically go into pairing mode when turned on, while others require you to press a button or select an option from a menu.
    • Similar to a Bluetooth speaker, an LED light should indicate whether or not your headphones are ready to be paired.
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  3. You can find this underneath Wi-Fi.
  4. You can find a list of nearby devices underneath Other Devices.
    • If you don't see your headphones, make sure you're within 33 feet (10 meters) of your iPhone or iPad.[1] You may need to turn the headphones off and on again.
    • Your wireless headphones should connect. You can now listen to music on your iOS device.
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    What is meant by selecting the headphones?
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    Open your "Settings" and scroll down to "Bluetooth." First, make sure Bluetooth is turned on. If the headphones have a "discoverable" mode, make sure that is turned on as well. Under the Bluetooth on/off switch is a list of devices; the headphones should show up in this list and will have a message that says "Not Connected." Tap on the "Not Connected" message in the white bar with the name of the headphones in it, and it should start to sync. A message will appear to notify you if the sync was successful or not. (Sometimes it takes a while.) Make sure to keep the headphones near the phone while doing this.
  • Question
    I can hear out of one earbud but not the other one. What is wrong?
    Genesis Frazier
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    Either, your earbuds are broken, or maybe they aren't connected to Bluetooth. It's also possible that you are too far from your phone.
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    Do these steps go the same with syncing wireless ear buds?
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    Yes, the steps should be just the same with any sort of Bluetooth device.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ ‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍
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1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Bluetooth.
3. Slide the Bluetooth switch to On.
4. Turn your headphones on.
5. Select your headphones on the Bluetooth menu.

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