The Beats Studio Buds are designed for versatility, offering seamless compatibility with both Android and iOS devices. They can also be paired with laptops and desktops, whether you’re using Windows, macOS, or even a Chromebook. While the earbuds are generally easy to use, the initial setup process may be slightly confusing. This guide walks you through the steps to connect your Beats Studio Buds to various devices.
Getting Started: Activating Pairing Mode
To begin, you’ll need to put the Beats Studio Buds into pairing mode. Here’s how:
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Open the charging case with the earbuds still inside.
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Place the case close to the device you want to connect to.
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Press and hold the System button on the case until the LED indicator begins to flash. This signals that the buds are ready to pair.
Connecting to an Android Device
If your Android phone or tablet is running Android 6.0 or later, you can use Google’s Fast Pair feature:
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Enable both Bluetooth and Location Services on your Android device.
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Open the Beats Studio Buds case and keep the earbuds inside.
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Hold the case near your phone. A pop-up should appear — tap “Tap to pair.”
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Follow the on-screen instructions and choose “Set up now” to complete the process.
If the Fast Pair prompt doesn’t show:
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Manually enter pairing mode on the buds.
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Open your Android device’s Settings.
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Navigate to Connected Devices > Bluetooth > Pair new device.
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Choose “Beats Studio Buds” from the list of available devices.
Connecting to an iPhone
The pairing process on an iPhone is straightforward:
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Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
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Activate pairing mode on your Beats Studio Buds.
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A setup prompt should automatically appear. Follow the instructions to complete pairing.
If no prompt appears:
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Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
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Ensure Bluetooth is toggled on.
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Under Other Devices, tap “Beats Studio Buds” when it appears.
Connecting to a Mac
Connecting your Beats Studio Buds to a Mac involves a few extra steps:
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Enable Bluetooth on your Mac.
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Activate pairing mode on your Studio Buds.
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Open the Apple Menu and go to System Preferences > Bluetooth.
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In the list of devices, locate your Beats Studio Buds and click “Connect.”
Connecting to a Windows PC
Beats Studio Buds can also be used with a Windows computer. Here’s how:
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Put the earbuds into pairing mode.
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On your PC, open the Start Menu and select Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
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Ensure Bluetooth is on, then click Add device > Bluetooth.
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Select “Beats Studio Buds” from the list of detected devices.
Connecting to a Chromebook
Chromebook users can connect their Beats Studio Buds using these steps:
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Put the earbuds into pairing mode.
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Click on the system tray at the bottom right of the screen.
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Select Battery, then tap the Bluetooth icon and turn it on.
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Choose Pair new device, and select “Beats Studio Buds” from the list.
If the Bluetooth option is missing, it’s likely your Chromebook doesn’t support Bluetooth, which means you won’t be able to use the earbuds with that device.
