How to Pair Your OnePlus Buds (Quick Setup + Fixes)

OnePlus buds can be paired with Android and iOS phones via Fast Pair (on supported devices) or via the device’s Bluetooth settings.

Did you buy a brand new pair of OnePlus buds? In this guide, I will show you how to pair your OnePlus Buds with any device, whether you have a OnePlus phone or not. Connecting your OnePlus earbuds is rather straightforward, so let’s get into it!

Before You Start: Basic Requirements for Pairing

Before you start, turn on Bluetooth on the device. Data or Wi-Fi should also be enabled, as should GPS or location services.

Next, make sure that your OnePlus earbuds are charged. If they are not, charge them first. Finally, make sure that the buds and your device are near each other.

How to Put OnePlus Buds in Pairing Mode

To put OnePlus Buds into pairing mode, follow these simple steps:

With the buds in the charging box, open the lid, but don’t remove the buds.
Press and hold the setup button for two seconds.
The indicator light on the box will flash white, indicating that the buds have successfully entered pairing mode.

How to Pair OnePlus Buds With Your Phone

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The next step is to pair the buds with your phone.

If you have an Android phone that has a Google Fast Pair function (not all phones have this feature), an animation will automatically pop up on the phone’s screen indicating that it is ready to pair with the buds. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup.

If you have another Android phone without the Fast Pair function or an iOS device, open the Bluetooth settings on your phone. If Bluetooth is turned on and the buds are in pairing mode, the buds should appear in the list of available devices. Simply click on the buds to complete the pairing process.

Google Fast Pair will work on all Android devices that support it, not only OnePlus phones.

You only have to pair the buds with a device once. After you do so, it will automatically connect to the device, as long as Bluetooth is enabled on the device and it is within range, each time you take the buds out of the case.

How to Reset OnePlus Buds for Pairing Issues

If you are experiencing pairing issues and want to reset your OnePlus buds, follow these steps:

Put the buds into the charging case and keep the lid open.
Press and hold the setup button on the case for 10 seconds.
The indicator light on the case will flash red five times, indicating it has been reset. You can now release the button.

How to Reconnect OnePlus Buds After Forgetting the Device

If you reset the buds or removed them from your Bluetooth settings by forgetting them, you need to pair them again as if you were pairing them with a completely new device. The same applies if you factory reset your device. Follow the instructions above for pairing your buds with a new device.

Common Reasons OnePlus Buds Won’t Connect

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Here are the most common reasons your OnePlus buds are not connecting:

Bluetooth is turned off on your phone.
If you are trying to use Fast Pair, it is not available on your model.
Your buds have no battery.
The phone is too far from the buds.
You have not put the buds in pairing mode correctly.

Quick Fixes for OnePlus Buds Connection Problems

If your buds are not connecting, try these quick fixes to solve pairing issues with OnePlus buds:

Make sure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or data, and location services are turned on on your phone.
Try connecting with normal Bluetooth settings instead of Fast Pair (if trying to use Fast Pair).
Charge your buds.
Make sure your phone and buds are next to each other.
Make sure you press the setup button until the status light turns white.
Restart your phone and update its operating system.
Make sure the buds are not automatically connecting to any other device, like your second phone or laptop. If they are, turn Bluetooth off on that phone or forget the buds from the Bluetooth settings.

Conclusion

I hope this guide was helpful! Setting up your OnePlus earbuds is rather easy, but you need to know how to put them in pairing mode. Many people don’t realize that you need to press the setup button for two seconds when pairing them with a new device.