How to connect headphones to your phone

Wireless headphones will never replace wired ones, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad. They are better suited for sports, do not restrict movement, and in winter, the wire does not hang out from the outside – the headphones sit perfectly in the ears and do not fall out thanks to the headdress. Those who have just switched from wired ones often have a question: how to connect headphones to the phone and set them up? In fact, there are many nuances here: it depends on how convenient it will be to use the headphones . In addition, the setting affects the sound quality, as well as the gestures that are preset in them for easy navigation through the playlist. Compiled a small guide on connecting and configuring wireless headphones.

Connecting headphones to your phone

Despite the fact that all headphones are connected to a smartphone in approximately the same way, there are certain nuances. For example, AirPods connect to iPhone in one scenario, while headphones from other manufacturers in a different way. We will tell you how this is done in most cases.The most inexpensive and understandable headphones

• Take the headphones out of the packaging.
• Open the charging case: if the indicator is off, then they need to be charged.
• If the headphones are charged , put them into pairing mode by holding down the main button for a few seconds.
• Check Bluetooth on your smartphone : turn it on if it was turned off.
• In Bluetooth Settings, select the headphones to be connected from the list and click to connect.

As a rule, inexpensive Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2 headphones are connected without unnecessary problems , and they are also simple and straightforward to use.

Why the headphones won’t connect to the phone

Unfortunately, the first connection does not always go smoothly. Don’t worry, it can be solved. What’s the matter?

• Reboot Bluetooth on your phone . Sometimes the smartphone does not immediately find the connected accessory – reboot helps.
• Check the headphone charge level . Even a low charge can cause the headset to malfunction.
• If the headphones appear connected, but there is still no sound, disconnect the accessory from your smartphone and click Forget Device. Reconnect.
• Resetting the headphones to factory settings sometimes helps . Usually, it is enough to hold down the pairing button, but the function may work differently for different models.
• Download the branded application. Most headphones have branded applications in which you can control the accessory: remove it, rename it, or connect it.

Wireless headphone app

Many headphones have a dedicated app that expands the functionality of the device. JBL, Bowers and Wilkins, Bose and Jabra headphones have it. What can be configured in it?

• Change device name;
• Activate noise cancellation;
• Select equalizer settings, effects;
• Assign control gestures: answer a call, switch a track to the next / previous, pause, call the voice assistant.

The Jabra headphones are best tuned : they are inexpensive and they sound better than any AirPods.

How to connect headphones to a TV

TWS headphones are good because they are compatible with smart TVs. This allows you to connect them to watch movies or play games on a set-top box on a big screen, and get personalized great sound. Readers of our Telegram chat recently asked how to connect headphones to a TV . It’s very simple to do this: we are going to tell you how to connect headphones to Android TV .

• Turn on the TV, open “More settings”;
• Select “Remotes and Accessories”;
• Check “Device Visibility”: it must be enabled;
• Click “Add device”: hold down the pairing key on the headphones and click “OK” on the TV.

Ready! Select a device and add it to the list. Now you can watch YouTube on Android TV with your favorite headphones. It is best to watch TV with full-size headphones: they sound clearer and your ears do not get tired. I personally use JBL Tune 760NC to watch movies and recommend it to you. The link below has a cool discounted option!

How to set up the sound in headphones on your phone

Many modern TWS headphones have a noise canceling mode . Depending on the model, there can be up to three levels: Noise Cancellation Off, Active, and Transparency Mode. Despite the fact that noise reduction removes extraneous ambient sounds, allowing you to enjoy music or podcast, it should not be used constantly: many people get headaches from it, and even with noise canceling turned on, it is dangerous to walk down the street.

Due to the lack of ambient sounds, you may not hear the approaching public transport or simply stumble over an obstacle, carried away by the sound. Even the constantly enabled noise cancellation drains the battery due to the load on the processor – it is better to alternate it with the transparency mode.

Do not forget to adjust the equalizer in the headphones: this is done either through the standard Android settings , or through your music application, and also through the proprietary headphone application . Select the necessary preset or manual settings, and also try additional built-in effects, for example, 3D sound – this helps to improve the sound by removing unnecessary noise or, conversely, improving the sound of the track. Read more about why it is important to adjust the equalizer here .

It is important to set up gestures for wireless headphones : they will allow you to switch music, activate noise canceling , and answer calls. They work in different ways: for some headphones by pressing the sensor, for others – by pressing the leg of the headphone. In full-size headphones, you can find control by pressing a key – the most familiar and reliable way. For example, in JBL headphones