When you have bought new wireless earbuds, the next step would be for you to check how it works. Because the technology is not as similar as it used to be in the Bluetooth headsets. We get you the beginners guide for how to use wireless earbuds?
One of the most remarkable inventions of the current era is wireless earbuds. They have plenty of features like active noise cancellation, media streaming, better connectivity, longer battery, and so on. In addition to this, the recently launched wireless earbuds feature waterproof and shockproof technology. This makes the perfect product to use it for all-terrain purpose.
With new technology, there are new complications. You need to be aware of how to operate the new features so that you can fully utilize the wireless earbuds. Do not panic, as the process to operate these devices are simple.
Wireless earbuds have been equipped with new technology and a newer Bluetooth version. The steps to operate these devices usually varies between the brands. It is important for you to know that the steps that I am going to share in this blog would be almost similar across brands.
This blog has been divided into two main sections, how to turn on and switch off the wireless earbuds. In addition to this, we also have common queries that people actively search for.
How to use wireless earbuds?
There are simple steps to be followed that have been mentioned below here. You need to go through each step carefully before you start to use these devices. If you have any queries or concerns, let us know in the comments section below.
How to turn on wireless earbuds?
There are many ways to switch on your wireless earbuds, but this is one of the suggested common steps.
1. Ensure that your wireless earbuds are completely charged.
2. Remove it from the charging case.
3. Press the buttons that are on wireless earbuds and hold them for few seconds. You can find these buttons on either side of the wireless earbuds.
4. You may start to notice the LED lights getting blinked.
This is how your wireless earbuds will turn on.
How to pair the wireless earbuds with a mobile phone or laptop?
To successfully pair between your media source and wireless earbuds device is that you need to have a fresh connection. Ensure that your platforms have turned on Bluetooth in order to proceed with this step.
1. Ensure that your wireless earbuds are turned on.
2. Next step is that need to check whether your laptop or mobile phone Bluetooth has been switched on.
3. After turning your Bluetooth device on, you need to check your settings whether your Bluetooth is discoverable.
4. Now from the Bluetooth settings section, you can observe the wireless earbuds device name.
5. Click the connect button and observe in your wireless earbuds device there is variation in LED colour. It can be a blinking pattern or constant light depending upon the brand.
How to turn off the wireless earbuds?
You can turn off your wireless earbuds in different ways. Here are the steps:
1. You can just directly put the wireless earbuds device back into its charging case. This automatically turns off your device.
2. You can also try by holding the multifunction buttons on the wireless earbuds until the LED lights stop blinking. This is one more way to turn off your device.
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FAQs of using wireless Bluetooth earbuds
Here we get you the top 10 common queries where people regularly ask while operating wireless Bluetooth earbuds. If any query or question is missing out from the list, you can directly reach out to me through the comment section so that I can address it to you.
Please note that the step of operations might be different from brand to brand. But the functionality will almost be similar.
1. Can I receive calls through wireless Bluetooth earbuds?
Yes. You can receive and answer calls from true wireless Bluetooth earbuds even when you are tuning in to music for playing games. They have been designed to multitask for handling calls and other audio-related requirements.
2. How much time does it take for the wireless Bluetooth earbuds to charge?
As it depends on the brand to brand. Just to give you a quick heads up. A wireless earbud takes 1 hour to 3 hours to fully charged up. Nowadays the recently introduced devices come with a quick charge. You need to check your owner’s manual before charging it.
3. What are the LED lights in wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for?
LED notifications have been divided into two groups. The notifications that you receive on the wireless earbud and the notifications that you see on the case charger. Below are some of the functions for you to know.
The LED lights that you see on wireless earbuds helps to notify you whether the following functions:
If the battery has been fully charged
When the battery is low
Whenever you are receiving an incoming call
When your wireless earbuds successfully pair
LED lights notification meaning from the charging case:
It shows how much battery capacity it is reached
Whenever the battery is low
When the battery has been fully charged
It even lights up when there is any firmware update
These are the major functionalities of LED lights in wireless Bluetooth earbuds. To understand better, which brand you purchase, will receive the owner’s manual. Through the owner’s manual get an accurate idea.
4. Why do my Bluetooth wireless earbuds automatically goes to sleep?
The wireless earbuds have been designed for energy efficiency. There are two such instances where your audio device goes automatically to sleep. The first is whenever uh the audio device is out of the range from the media source. And the second is if the audio device has been inactive.
Usually, the time varies from brand to brand, just to give you an approximate number: Your devices automatically go to sleep between 10 minutes to 1 hour. To turn them on back, just use the multifunction buttons until the LED light flashes where you will know that the device has been turned on.
5. What does the L and R alphabet did not on the wireless earbuds?
L stands for the left side and stands for the right side. Basically, these are just to notify you that on which ear canal you should place the wireless earbuds.
6. For how long wireless earbuds battery power last?
Again it depends on the brand that you are opting from. But approximately you are wireless earbuds will range from 4 to 18 hours of battery backup based on the features.
7. How to update the firmware software?
The firmware update solution comes with an app that can be installable on IOS and Android platforms. Through the app, you need to connect with the wireless earbuds until it is successfully paired.
After this, you need to check for any such updates, and when you find a one-click update download. Ensure that you accept all the terms of service agreements, without accepting, you can’t proceed further.
The update will take 10 to 30 minutes depending on the brand. During this process, you can see that the LED light will be continuously flashing. After the LED light stops blinking, you may reopen the case and tune in to your audio device.
8. Why does my wireless earbuds battery drain out so fast?
There are two such instances for this to happen.
This can be majorly due to the level of audio output that you are extracting from the wireless earbuds. If you are using it for tuning songs in a high volume range, the battery tends to drain more energy from the audio device.
Another scenario can be when whenever your devices are not inactive state, it is recommended for you to turn off the Bluetooth device and keep it in the charging case.
9. How to toggle the songs or activate voice control or even receive calls?
The buttons that you can see on the wireless earbuds have been marked with symbols. This will help you to understand which button performs what kind of functions. Through this, you can easily operate your Bluetooth earphone.
10. What to do you whenever the audio quality drops?
This is one of the common scenarios where the solution is simple. You just need to reconnect to restart the platforms between them. So when there is a fresh pair connection, this issue will be eliminated.
Cautionary advice while using wireless earbuds
It is exciting to use wireless Bluetooth earbuds but keep in mind that there can be some factors that cause a health hazard. Follow these points to avoid such accidents.
Do not use wireless earbuds at a high volume for a longer time. This can cause you to affect your eardrum and hearing quality will decrease.
Never submerge these devices into the water. Because some of them do not have a waterproof feature. This can cause electrical malfunction and spoil your audio device.
Whenever you observe wireless earbuds overheating, this can happen due to any damage caused to the audio device. You need to directly approach an expert professional who can handle such a situation.
Try to reduce the usage of wireless earbuds while you are driving or even riding a bike. Because it is very hard to multi-task your concentration on all the activities of your daily life.
Always use a reliable charging case. In case whenever your charger breaks down, replace it with the branded ones. This will help to maintain the battery of the device.
Whenever you encounter any technical issue that can’t be fixed. Do not try to open the hardware and fix it yourself. This can even worse in the situation more. Try to visit an authorized technician to get the required solution for it.
Never use wireless earbuds or even the charging case if you can see it has been damaged. There is a risk of grave injury due to the electric malfunction.
Do not try to leave your device in extremely hot or cold conditions. As these may influence the health of your device.
Conclusion
So if you see the above steps, it is very easy to use wireless earbuds. And just to give you a quick heads up that these steps perform similarly for all the audio device brands. Considering the safety scenarios, you need to be careful while using these devices.
These wireless Bluetooth earbuds are an excellent device to listen to music and answer calls. With the number of technological features that are being introduced in these devices, consumers are facing a hard time on how to make the best use of these features.
However, the owner’s manual guide that you receive with the wireless earbuds is the best way to know the technical aspects. Please try to go through the document to understand better about your device.
Have any queries on how to use it? Please let us know in the comments section below.
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