Connecting my HUAWEI Bluetooth earbuds to a phone, tablet, or PC

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Connecting my HUAWEI Bluetooth earbuds to a phone, tablet, or PC
 
  • This document applies only to HUAWEI earbuds. For details about earbuds of other brands, refer to their respective user guides or consult the device vendor.

Connecting the earbuds to a phone/tablet

  1. Put the earbuds in Pairing mode.
  2. On your phone/tablet, go to Settings > Bluetooth and touch the name of the earbuds in the device list to pair with the earbuds.
 

Connecting the earbuds to a PC

PCs running Windows 10/Windows 11
  1. Put the earbuds in Pairing mode.
  2. In the lower left corner of the desktop, click the Start menu and then the Settings icon.
  3. Go to Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window, select Bluetooth. The PC will automatically search for Bluetooth devices nearby.
  4. Find and click the name of the earbuds or speaker on your PC. Wait until a message is displayed indicating that your device is ready to go.

If the connection fails, refer to Unable to connect the HUAWEI earbuds to a PC for troubleshooting.

PCs running macOS
  1. Put the earbuds in Pairing mode.
  2. Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner and select System Preferences. On the displayed settings window, select Bluetooth. The PC will automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices. Once the earbuds are detected, click Connect next to the earbuds name.

How to enter Bluetooth pairing mode

Table 1. Methods for putting the FreeBuds series/FreeClip earbuds in Pairing mode

Product Model

Step
  • FreeBuds SE 3

Place the earbuds in the charging case, and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button at the bottom for at least 2 seconds until the indicator on the charging case flashes white.
  • FreeBuds SE 2

Open the charging case and keep the lid open. Touch and hold the touch control areas on the left and right handles for at least 3 seconds until the indicator on the charging case flashes white.

  • FreeBuds Lipstick

Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
  • FreeBuds Pro 4
  • FreeBuds 6i
  • FreeClip
  • FreeBuds Pro 3
  • FreeBuds 5
  • FreeBuds Pro
  • FreeBuds 4
  • FreeBuds 3
  • FreeBuds 4i
  • FreeBuds 5i
  • FreeBuds Pro 2

Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
  • FreeBuds 3i
  • FreeBuds Lite
  • FreeBuds
  • FlyPods 3
  • FlyPods Lite

Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
  • FreeBuds SE

Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
  • FreeBuds 2 Pro
  • FreeBuds 2
  • FlyPods Pro
  • FlyPods

Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
Table 2. Methods for putting the FreeLace series neckband earbuds in Pairing mode

Product Model

Step
  • FreeLace Pro 2

Flip the Power switch to expose the green dot. Separate the earbuds from each other. Press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds or longer until the indicator flashes white.

 
  • The earbuds will automatically enter Pairing mode when you power them on for the first time.
  • The Function button is not supported for pairing while the earbuds are connected via the USB port.
  • FreeLace Lite
  • xSport Pro

Press and hold the Function button for 4 to 6 seconds until the indicator flashes white.
  • FreeLace Pro
  • FreeLace

Separate the earbuds from each other. Press and hold the Power button for 4 to 6 seconds until the indicator flashes white.
  • HUAWEI Sport Bluetooth Earbuds
  • HONOR Sport Bluetooth Earphones

Press and hold the Function button for 2 to 4 seconds to power on the earbuds. The indicator will then flash red and blue alternately.
Table 3. Methods for putting the FreeBuds Studio headphones in Pairing mode

Product Model

Step

FreeBuds Studio

When the headphones are powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes white.

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