Did you just buy a brand new pair of Beats? Or maybe you just took apart a shiny new iPhone? Now, you might be wondering how to connect Beats to iPhone.
This detailed guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of connecting Beats to your iPhone.
Finally, I have a little-known secret to share with you. Read on!

How to Connect Beats to iPhone: Headphones & Earbuds

You’ll need to connect your new Beats wireless headphones to your iPhone before you can use them.

After connecting it to your iPhone the first time, it will connect itself whenever you use your headphones. By default, Beats link to the last device they were paired with. The process of “how to connect Beats to iPhone” is easy, quick, and only takes a few minutes.

Step 1: Power On Your Beats

Turn on your Beats by pressing and holding the power button.

• Beats Studio3 Wireless, BeatsX, or Powerbeats3 Wireless, Beats Solo3 Wireless: The right earcup
• Beats Pill+: The top of the speaker

Step 2: Activating Bluetooth on Your iPhone

Open the Settings app, select Bluetooth, and turn on the Bluetooth turn-off switch.

You can also swipe down from the upper right corner of your iPhone. In the Control Center, press the Bluetooth button until it goes blue (this means it’s turned on).

Step 3: Enter Pairing Mode

If you set up your Beats product for the first time, they’ll automatically enter pairing mode.

If you’ve already paired your Beats with another device, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes. This indicates your Beats are in pairing mode.

Step 4: Tap “Continue”

Step 5: Confirm Connection

Once connected, your Beats will move to the “My Devices” section, with the label “Connected” next to your Beats.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully learned how to connect Beats to iPhone. Now, you can listen to your favorite podcasts or songs with high-quality sound! If you want to connect your Beats to another device, just repeat these steps.

Why Can’t I Connect My Beats to My iPhone?

If you encounter any problems while learning how to connect Beats to iPhone, don’t worry – it could be due to several reasons:

• Bluetooth is Off: Ensure that your iPhone Bluetooth is turned on. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that the toggle switch is in the ‘On’ position.
• Beats not in Pairing Mode: Your Beats headphones need to be in pairing mode to connect with your iPhone. For about 5 seconds, hold down the power button on your Beats until the LED light starts flashing. This will put them in pairing mode.
• Out of Range: Bluetooth devices need to be within a certain range (usually around 30 feet) to connect. Try moving your Beats closer to your iPhone.
• Interference: Other electronic devices or physical obstructions can sometimes interfere with Bluetooth connections. Try getting away from things that might be interfering.
• Low Battery: If your Beats headphones are low on battery, they might not connect properly. Try charging your Beats and then attempt to connect again.
• Software Issue: It might be a software issue if you’re still having trouble. Try restarting both your iPhone and your Beats headphones, updating your iPhone’s software, or resetting your iPhone’s network settings (Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings).

How to Fix My Beats Not Connecting to My iPhone?

After examining the reasons above, here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Restart Your Devices.

Many times, a simple restart is all it takes to fix connection problems. Try turning off both your Beats headphones and your iPhone, then turn them back on again and try to establish the connection.

2. Forget Device and Reconnect.

Tap the info icon next to your Beats under “My Devices,” then tap “Forget This Device.” Then, put your Beats back into pairing mode and try connecting again.

3. Update Your iPhone.

Please make sure that the iOS on your iPhone is up to date. Sometimes, updating your device can resolve connection issues.

4. Reset Network Settings:

Change the network settings on your iPhone if nothing else works. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will delete all of your iPhone’s network options, including any Bluetooth connections, so you’ll have to pair your Beats headphones again afterward.

If you’re still having trouble after trying these steps, contact Apple Support or Beats Support for help.

How to Use My Beats Studio Buds with My iPhone?

1. Play Music

• Press the Beats logo button once: Pause/Play.
• Press the Beats logo button twice: Skip to the next track.
• Press the Beats logo button three times: Listen to the previous track.

2. Answer Phone Calls

• Answer/End a call: Press once. (If you press once, you can answer a second call and put the first one on hold. This changes calls when there are two going at the same time.)
• Reject an incoming call: Press and hold.

3. Ask Siri

“Hey Siri” will work with your Beats Studio Buds if you’ve already set it up on your iPhone. To use Siri, either say “Hey Siri” or press and hold the Beats button on both earbuds. Say what you need to say when the bell rings.

Shh! I Have a Secret for You!

Remember how I told you at the start of the post that I would tell you something no one else knew? That’s right! I’m here to keep my word!

Did you know that you can connect two Beats headphones to one iOS device and listen to music on both of them at the same time? If you don’t know, I’ll tell you now!

You can pair two sets of Beats headphones (or any other brand of Bluetooth headphones) to one iOS device at the same time, thanks to a feature called Audio Sharing. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Connect the first pair of headphones to your iOS device as you normally would. 

Step 2: Open the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad. 

• iPhone with Face ID: Swipe down from the top-right corner.
• iPhone with the Home button: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Long press on the audio card in the upper-right corner of the Control Center, which displays what’s currently playing. 

Step 4: Tap on the AirPlay icon. 

Step 5: Under “Share Audio,” you should see the name of the second pair of headphones you want to connect. Tap on it. 

Step 6: Your device will prompt you to bring the second pair of headphones nearer. Do so, and they should connect.

Now, both pairs of headphones should be connected to your device, and you can share the audio from whatever you’re listening to. Note that both headphones will have independent volume control.

This feature is available on iPhone 8 or later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) or later, iPad Pro 11-inch, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad (5th generation) or later, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad mini (5th generation), or iPod touch (7th generation) or later, running iOS 13 or later.

Final Words

If you follow the steps in this guide, connecting your Beats to your iPhone will be easy. And the next time someone asks you how to connect Beats to iPhone, you’ll easily guide them through the process.