Pairing headphones can be a task when you are new. This guide explains how to pair Philips Bluetooth headphones with your mobile phone in the easiest way.
How to pair Philips Bluetooth headphones?
To pair Philips Bluetooth headphones follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn on your device i.e. mobile phone
Step 2: Open the Bluetooth menu on your mobile and turn on Bluetooth
Step 3: Press the Power button on Bluetooth headphones. The headphones will first blink white and then blue after 7 seconds of pressing and holding the button.
Note: The headphones stay active after 5 minutes of switching them on. If you do not connect it to the device, repeat step 3.
Step 4: Go to the Bluetooth menu on your mobile phone and see for the headphone
Step 5: When detected, click on the headphone to connect (if a password is needed, enter ‘0000’ i.e 4 zeros)
Step 6: The headphones are now connected and ready to use.
How to reset Philips Bluetooth headphones?
After knowing how to pair Philips Bluetooth headphones you must know how to reset them as well.
For resetting the headphones, follow these steps:
Step 1: Turn off your Philips headphones
Step 2: Now, press and hold the power button for more than 7 seconds. The light indicator will flash blue four times and the headset will be reset to the factory default.
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How to charge Philips Bluetooth headphones?
After knowing how to pair Philips Bluetooth headphones and how to reset them, you might be concerned about charging them. Charging this pair of headphones is no rocket science. You can do it very simply. This is how you can do it:
Step 1: Unfold the USB charging cable provided
Step 2: Find the micro USB charging slot on the Philips Bluetooth headphones
Step 3: Connect the charger and the headphones
Step 4: When charging, the LED will be displayed white and when the headphones are fully charged, the headphones will turn the light off
Note: On a usual basis, the Philips Bluetooth headphones take 3 hours to fully charge. On the user manual, see how long do Bluetooth headphones last.
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How to Pair Philips Bluetooth headphones with a TV?
For those who are fond of using headphones with a TV, I have bad news for you. The current version of Philips Bluetooth headphones is not compatible with a TV.
However, you can mix and match to form a working connection. In this case, there might be some delay in the signals. Such as, the audio of your TV might not sync with the video.
How To Connect Philips Headphones
It is pretty simple to connect your Philips headphones with any device like Android, iOS, Laptop, Desktop, etc. But as we know Philips headphones are available in three connectivity models audio jack, USB cable, and Wireless so we will discuss them separately.
How To Connect Philips Audio Jack Headphones
To connect Philips audio jack headphones you just need to follow the following instructions.
- First, locate the audio jack location on your device.
- Then plug the Philips headphone audio jack into your device’s audio port.
- Turn on the Philips headphones.
- Now your Philips headphones are connected to your device.
How To Connect Philips Wireless Headphones
To connect your Philips wireless headphones, simply follow these steps:
- Make sure your headphones are turned on and are in the range of your audio source.
- Press and hold the power button on your headphones for 3 seconds.
- The LED indicator on your headphones will flash red and blue, indicating that they are in pairing mode.
- On your audio source, select the Bluetooth menu and look for “Philips” in the list of available devices.
- Select “Philips” from the list and wait for the LED indicator on your headphones to turn solid blue, indicating that they are connected.
How To Connect Philips USB Headphones
To connect Philips USB headphones, simply plug the headphones into the USB port on your computer. The headphones will then be automatically recognized by your computer and you will be able to use them for all your audio needs. There is no need to install any drivers or software, as the headphones will work with all computers that have a USB port.
Philips Bluetooth Headphones Not Connecting
There are a few things that could be causing your Philips Bluetooth headphones to not connect. First, make sure that the headphones are fully charged. If they are not, then charge them for a few hours before trying to connect again. Next, check the Bluetooth connection on your phone or another device. Make sure that the connection is turned on and that your device is discoverable. If you still can’t connect, then try restarting both your headphones and your device. If none of these tips work, then you may need to contact Philips customer support for further assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Given below are some frequently asked questions on how to pair Philips Bluetooth headphones.
Can I use Philips Bluetooth headphones with a laptop?
It often comes as a misconception that Philips Bluetooth headphones cannot be paired with a laptop. However, it can be done in these steps:
Step 1: Put the headphones on Bluetooth or pairing mode.
Step 2: On your computer, open the Bluetooth menu and add your headphones to the device list.
Step 3: The headphones will connect and be ready to use.
Why is my device’s Bluetooth not finding devices?
You might encounter a problem where your Bluetooth is unable to find or connect to devices. Here is what to do.
For Android:
Step 1: Go to settings and the System.
Step 2: Click on Advanced and then reset options.
Step 3: Choose Reset Wifi, mobile, and Bluetooth.
Step 4: Start pairing again.
For iOS:
Step 1: Unpair all the devices by clicking on Settings and then Bluetooth
Step 2: Choose Forget this device for each device
Step 3: Reset your device and pair it again