How to connect headphones to Honor and Huawei phones via Bluetooth

Previously, wired headphones were the only option for all smartphone users. Today, wireless headsets have gained popularity. This is mainly due to convenience and reasonable cost, because the price is not much different from wired devices. In this article we will study how to connect Honor and Huawei wireless headphones to your phone.

Algorithm of actions

The instructions for connecting headphones to Honor 10 are as follows:

First you need to open the notification panel. To do this, the user needs to swipe down to lower the curtain.
Select the “Bluetooth” icon. If you need to turn a function on or off, you need to click once. If you need to go to the Bluetooth settings, you need to press the icon and hold it for a couple of seconds.
Press and hold Bluetooth for 2 seconds.
The Bluetooth setup menu will open.

After this, you need to turn on the wireless headphones by pressing the power button, which you need to hold until the LED indicator starts to light continuously without blinking. As a rule, an LED indicator on the device lights up, which indicates that the headphones are ready for use. In addition, sometimes the headphones give an audio message, which also means the device is ready to pair.

After the headphones are turned on, pairing mode between two devices will become available within 30 seconds. After this, the user needs to look at the display of the Honor 10 smartphone. In the Bluetooth settings, go to the “Available devices” menu and the “Search” button should appear. The search for devices will begin, and then a list of those devices that the phone has found within a radius of 10 m will be visible on the smartphone.

You need to select a device and click on its name. After this, the message “Connected” should appear next to the name of the headphones. Sometimes the system may request a password for the connection; you can find it in the instructions for the wireless headphones. If the connection is successful, a voice message will again be heard in the headphones, informing the user that the devices are paired.

After this, you can assume that connecting the headphones to Honor 10 is complete.

How to pair with Huawei headphones

Thanks to wireless headphones, listening to sound has become much more convenient. After all, no one likes a tangled tangle of wires in their pocket or backpack. They are becoming the most necessary invention of the 21st century, which has solved many problems. Users prefer Bluetooth headsets when they play sports, listen to audiobooks, or just talk on the phone. But those new to using wireless headphones may be intimidated by the difficulties, and they mistake some points for failure. This article will help you figure out how to connect to a gadget running on Android or iOS. The description also offers detailed connection instructions and provides a description of all issues related to technical characteristics.

How to manually set up Bluetooth - connection

Supported Products: HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro，HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i，HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 Wired Charging Case，HUAWEI FreeBuds 3, HONOR Magic Earbuds, HONOR FlyPods Lite.

The first step is to go to “ Pairing Mode ”. To do this, you will need to place the headphones in the charging case and leave it open. Next, you need to press and hold the button on the charging case for a few seconds. The indicator should flash white.

The next thing to do is to activate the Bluetooth option on the smartphone or device to which the headphones are connected. Then, in the list, you need to find the name of the device that matches the headphones. After which the pairing is performed.

How to connect using notifications

Note: notifications about primary or secondary connections are displayed only on gadgets that support EMUI 10.0, Magic UI 3.0, or higher.

The first step is to enter “Pairing Mode”. To do this, you need to place the headphones in the open charging case. Next, press and hold the charging case button for 2 seconds until the indicator turns green. And then it will change color to white. Then you need to activate the Bluetooth option on your smartphone or tablet. If the device is in the Bluetooth zone, the device will automatically receive connection notifications. Next, you need to click “Connect”, and the pairing will be established.
In order to reconnect the headphones, you need to open the charging case. Place the desired device within the Bluetooth headphone range. A notification about re-pairing will appear on the display of your smartphone or tablet. At the same time, the battery charge level of both the headphones and the case will be shown.

How to connect headphones using the AI Life add-on on a smartphone running on the Android platform

To connect, you will need to open the charging case. Next, you need to hold the power button for 2 seconds. The indicator should flash white, which means the headphones have entered “Connection Mode”. To add headphones to the list of devices, you need to click on the “+” sign located at the top right corner of the AI Life add-on.

How to connect headphones using the AI Life add-on on a smartphone running on the iOS platform

First of all, you will need to connect the headphones to your iOS device using the Bluetooth option. For this:

You need to open the charging case, press and hold the power button for a while. The indicator flashes white, which means the headphones have entered “Pairing Mode”.
Next, you need to open the Bluetooth menu on your smartphone or tablet. Then, by clicking on the device name, pairing occurs.

The next step is to add headphones to the AI Life add-on. For this:

You need to click the “+” button, which is located in the upper corner, to the right of the main add-on screen. This will allow you to add headphones.

Note:

First of all, you need to make sure that the AI Life add-on is able to detect headphones. And only then follow the steps described above.
Also keep in mind that the FreeBuds 3 and FreeBuds 4i do not currently support pairing with an iOS device using AI Life.

Before connecting wireless headphones to your smartphone, you need to follow general recommendations

The first thing to do is connect and turn on the headset. Some models are equipped with a charge indicator, but often it is missing. Therefore, do not forget to charge your device in a timely manner.

General recommendations:

Enable the module on your phone that is required to pair with the headset (Bluetooth or NFC);

You will need to enable pairing mode on the headphones themselves. It turns on differently in different devices, but usually requires a long press of the power key;

To connect both wireless headphones to your phone, you need to place them no further than 10 meters from it.
The Bluetooth function is a modern method of wireless communication that can be used in every modern smartphone. Thus, you can set up a connection between two phones, a smartphone and headphones, etc. Among the advantages of this type of connection are the following: ease of use;
ease of connection;
low energy consumption.

But it is worth noting about the disadvantage of Bluetooth wireless communication - the permissible maximum distance between devices is 10 m.

How to prepare headphones for connection

Before connecting a wireless headset to your Honor gadget, you need to make sure that the phone meets the requirements. We recommend looking at and comparing versions of Bluetooth headphones and devices. The specifications of the accessory and the smartphone must match, otherwise the equipment will not recognize the new device.

Bluetooth consumes a lot of energy during operation. To prevent sudden shutdown of the devices, you need to charge both gadgets. Turn on the headset and place it next to the smartphone. The closer the devices are, the stronger the signal and the more reliable the connection.

Delivery kit for Huawei FreeBuds Bluetooth headphones

2 x wireless headphones
1 x charging case
4 x replacement inserts (sizes L, M, S, XS)
1 x USB-C charging cable
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x warranty card
2 x Silicone rings (inserted into earphones, left and right)
* The decorative surface of the microphone is covered with insulating material.

How to understand where the problem is: in headphones or phone

First, it is advisable to determine whether the problem is in the phone or in the headphones. The best option is to try connecting the headset to another device. For example, to a laptop, if it has Bluetooth. If everything worked out, the problem is in the smartphone settings.

For the purity of the experiment, try connecting your mobile phone to another Bluetooth device. And if the situation does not change, the phone is definitely to blame.

If the headset does not work with a computer or other smartphone, check the instructions. Maybe you didn't activate pairing mode correctly or didn't turn on Bluetooth. If everything is done correctly, but the headphones do not work with any device, most likely they are faulty.

Now let’s look in detail at why the phone doesn’t see the Bluetooth headset and how to fix it.

How to connect Honor and Huawei wireless headphones to your phone via bluetooth

Bluetooth is a special technology for wireless communication. The function is available in all modern smartphones. If previously it was used exclusively for exchanging files, today it allows you to connect devices with each other. That is, technology is the only way to connect headphones.

Despite the advantages of using Bluetooth, it has one drawback associated with the distance, which should not exceed 10 meters between gadgets. If the distance exceeds the available value, the pairing will be interrupted.

The connection procedure itself is not difficult. It is divided into three steps:

Turn on Bluetooth.
Detection.
Pairing.

Let's look at the connection steps.

Turning on Bluetooth on your phone

First of all, activate the wireless function on your smartphone. For this:

Swipe to open the top notification panel.
Among the icons, find Bluetooth (the image in the form of the letter B).
Tap the icon with your finger to launch the settings.
In the same window you will see detected gadgets.

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Preparing a Bluetooth device for pairing

The next step is to turn on Bluetooth on the headset itself. Hold down the special button and wait until the indicator starts blinking, which will indicate that available devices are detected. On your phone you will need to select a gadget from the list.

This is how the connection is made. The instructions are suitable for all phones, including Samsung, Xiaomi, iPhone. Basically, the accessory in question includes a special case that acts as a charger. When attempting to pair, place the headset in the case. If the device is supplied without a case, then when connecting it is enough to hold down one key. This process depends on the model of headset you are using.

FreeLace

The main feature of FreeLace is the hidden USB, which is located near the volume controls. Thus, they can be recharged not only using the case, but, for example, through a laptop or smartphone itself.

Activation is not difficult. Just hold down the power button and wait for the indicator to blink. A blinking light means that the gadget is ready to be detected. Check the list of visible devices on your phone and select the one you need.

Free Buds Lite

Place FreeBuds Lite in the case and open the lid. Then you need to hold down the key near USB, which will start the Bluetooth connection. Once paired, you can take them out of the case.

FlyPods Lite

Activation of FlyPods Lite is carried out in the same way as in the description of FreeBuds Lite. That is, without removing the gadget from the case, press the power button and wait until the indicator lights up white.

Pairing the device with a smartphone for the first time

We discussed above how to connect Honor and Huawei wireless headphones for the first time using the example of different models. That is, the main thing is to activate the function itself for communication on the phone and on the headset. The system will search automatically. To pair, just select the desired gadget from the list.

In some situations, you may be prompted to enter a password when attempting to pair. The standard setting is four zeros.

How to connect Huawei wireless headphones to a computer

Accessories with Bluetooth technology are easy to connect to devices that have a wireless communication module. The gadget supports the creation of multiple pairings, which allows you to listen to music on different devices. Let's look at the features of the connection method.

How to connect wireless headphones to PC

Before pairing the headset with the computer, check the presence of a Bluetooth module on the PC. It's easier to find the item in Device Manager. In the list, the technology is hidden under the name Bluetooth or an icon with the letter B. Double-click on the icon to make sure it is functioning correctly.

The sequence of user actions when setting up a connection between headphones and a PC:

Turn on Bluetooth on the computer. A wireless icon will appear in the lower right corner. If the tray is minimized, we recommend clicking on the arrow. A list will be displayed in the window.
Click the Bluetooth symbol with the mouse. Select the mode for adding devices from the drop-down menu.
Activate the headset. Hold the Power key to boot, then another 10 seconds to turn on the wireless connection (the indicator will flash).
The PC searches for paired devices. In the parameters window, find the name of the headphone model. To make recognition faster, we recommend installing the drivers (disc included in the package) before the procedure.
In the list of devices next to the accessory there is a pairing mark.

If after installing the headset there is no sound, then you should manually recheck the settings. Go to the Start menu and look for the Control Panel icon. Open the configuration, double-click on the icon with the speaker. In the window, select the “Playback” tab. Manually activate the headphones in mode.

How to connect to TV on Android

Smart TVs running Android OS support Bluetooth connectivity. Step-by-step instructions for the user:

In the main TV menu, go to the wireless and wired networks section.
Activate the module and enable device search.
Hold down the Power key to “wake up” accessories. If you hold your finger on the button for 10 seconds, Bluetooth will work.

Reconnecting after Bluetooth connection is lost

If the headphones are disconnected from the paired phones (for example, due to the phone being too far from the AM61), then

If you return to Bluetooth range within 10 minutes, the AM61 will be paired automatically.
If you return to Bluetooth range within 30 minutes, you can manually re-pair by pressing the headphone power button (“O”).
If you do not return to Bluetooth range within 10 minutes, the headphones will automatically turn off.

Some phone models may not be able to automatically connect to the headphones due to problems caused by Bluetooth version/technology mismatch. These problems have nothing to do with the quality of the Honor Sport AM61.

Connecting a Bluetooth device to a phone that has previously been connected

Re-pairing is done in much the same way, but without the extra steps of finding and entering a password. Let's say you want to connect Honor Sport AM61 from Huawei - just turn on Bluetooth on two gadgets.

Re-pairing

To turn the headphones back on and into pairing mode, press and hold the power button (“O”) for more than five seconds. The red/blue light will flash and a voice message will sound instructing you to wait until the Bluetooth connection is established.
Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and pair with your headphones.

Pair with two phones at the same time (or one phone plus another device)

Connect Honor Sport AM61 to the first phone.
Turn off your headphones.
Press and hold the headphone's power button (O) for more than 5 seconds to turn it on and enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Connect the headphones to the second phone device.
Open the list of Bluetooth devices on your first phone and connect it to your headphones.

Note: When your headphones are connected to two devices at the same time, music can only be played from one of the phones. If you want to play music on your second phone, stop playing on the first device.

Connecting to iPhone

Go to “Settings” – “Bluetooth” and activate it.
Headphones should appear in the Other Devices section. Let's choose them. If the iPhone could not detect the headphones, see solutions at the end of the article.
The headphones are connected to the iPhone via Bluetooth, everything is ready!

The next time you turn on or remove the headphones from the case, they will connect to the iPhone automatically.

Possible connection problems

Many problems can be solved by simply removing the device from Bluetooth and adding it again
Check if your headphones or speaker are charged
Is the bluetooth pairing button turned on?
Reboot your smartphone
Bring your headset closer
Reboot your mobile, this often helps if you haven’t done this for a long time and the cache is simply full

The headset is connected, but the sound quality is poor

Another important problem when connecting headphones wirelessly is poor sound quality. Most often this happens due to the large distance between the headphones and the smartphone. It is enough to bring the devices closer to each other and the problem will go away by itself.

But unfortunately, everything is not always so simple. Poor sound quality both when listening to music and during telephone conversations may be due to software errors. In this case, you will have to perform a hard reboot of the device, in other words, reset the headset settings to factory settings.

The sound is mono and poor quality

If the sound does not match the specifications, then the protocol was probably determined incorrectly. In other words, Android did not launch the A2DP profile required for stereo sound, which is why only mono works. Restart your phone and headset, and then try connecting again.

Huawei smartphone does not find headphones

First of all, reboot your gadgets, and then repeat the connection procedure. Usually the reason is hidden in a system failure in Android.

If your phone does not see the headset, it means a mistake was made. Check the distance between the devices, it should not exceed 10 meters. Remember that obstacles and thick walls reduce the permissible distance.

One of the reasons for the impossibility of pairing may be a disabled Bluetooth module on the smartphone. It is recommended to check the option in the notification panel and make adjustments if necessary.

If your device does not want to pair with your phone, you should check the charge level. You should not try to connect discharged headphones to your smartphone. As a rule, the problems described are the main ones at the time of pairing devices. They are eliminated quickly and easily.

Possible problems

Basically, the problem is related to the simple discharge of the accessory. Typically, when the charge is low, the indicator begins to flash red, notifying the user that the battery is low. Sometimes users forget to put the headphones in the case or connect them via USB. But the problem may also lie elsewhere. For example, the phone does not detect the headset or the sound quality deteriorates dramatically.

The smartphone does not recognize the headphones

First of all, reboot your gadgets, and then repeat the connection procedure. Usually the reason is hidden in a system failure in Android.

How to solve the problem connecting Bluetooth headphones

The most common cause of Bluetooth pairing problems is interference caused by Wi-Fi signals. In modern smartphones, tablets and laptops, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules can operate simultaneously. It is because of Wi-Fi that there is often a loss of bluetooth communication. The problem is solved by turning off Wi-Fi on the phone before you establish a Bluetooth connection.

Interference can be caused by other devices and household appliances - microwave ovens, fluorescent lamps, routers and even some power cables. Ideally, you should move away from any devices using Wi-Fi. And if the problem comes from the Wi-Fi router, you can try setting it to use a different radio channel.

Check your Bluetooth pairing settings. Sometimes this module may simply be disabled on your phone or other device. The icons indicating whether Bluetooth is on or off may be difficult to see or hidden. To be more sure, you can try turning Bluetooth on and off on your phone or simply rebooting your paired devices.
Check the battery level. Low battery power in Bluetooth headphones is an equally common cause of connection problems.
Reset your headphones to factory settings to clear old pairing data.
Enable developer mode on your phone so you can increase the number of simultaneously connected USB devices to three. This can help if you have wearables and other devices that also use Bluetooth connectivity.

Bring the charged Bluetooth headphones to your smartphone or tablet and press the Bluetooth power button on them.
Go to settings, open “Bluetooth” and turn it on. You can also get here by unfolding the top curtain and holding the connection icon for a while.
After searching, click on the Bluetooth headphones and, if asked, enter the password. Most often, it simply consists of four zeros - 0000 and is written on the headset box.

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The smartphone does not see the headset, what should I do?

Check the battery charge level of the accessories. If gadgets are located at a distance (5-10 m), they fall out of sight. Old connections often interfere with the Bluetooth connection. Remove elements from the list and start searching again.

There is hissing and interference during playback, how can I fix it?

The sound quality of wireless headphones may be affected by the router that is located nearby. We recommend moving 2-3 meters away from the device.

The connection between the headphones and the smartphone is broken, how can I fix the problem?

The connection between wireless devices is automatically terminated when you leave the pairing area. We recommend moving closer to the phone. If the error does not disappear, then the gadgets are restarted. Malfunctions in the functioning of the headset can be resolved by deleting and creating a new connection in the smartphone.

There is no sound when connected to a PC, what should I do?

Double-click on the speaker icon in the tray. In the menu that opens, in the headset section, the audio playback level should be above zero. Increase the sound by dragging the carriage up.

The computer does not see wireless accessories, how to fix it?

Restart gadgets and reboot PC. Update drivers for the motherboard and bluetooth adapter.

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Which wireless headphones to use with Huawei phone

You can pair any wireless headphones with Huawei smartphones. We will look at pairing several of the best models.

Setting up TWS IS series headphones

The instructions are relevant for modifications of TWS i11S, i7S, i12.

Activate Bluetooth on headphones.
On your phone, select the model by name and allow pairing.
A flashing blue indicator will indicate a successful connection.
If pairing fails, you should restart the headphones by pressing and holding the power button.

After turning it on again, you need to long press the button or touchpad of the headphones until the red and blue sensor flashes alternately.

Connecting Sony Bluetooth headphones

Procedure for connecting Sony headsets to Xiaomi, Samsung, Huawei phones:

If Bluetooth headphones are turned on, they need to be turned off.
The pairing mode with the phone is activated on the headset.
Press and hold the ID Set key.
After the indicator starts flashing, the button is released. The headset enters connection mode with the priority device.

Before you start combining wireless headphones and a phone with each other, you need to make sure that the headset is fully charged and the distance is at least one meter from the phone.

JBL headset

JBL Bluetooth headphones are connected according to the standard scheme:

On your smartphone you need to open “Settings”.
Select "Wireless Networks".
Activate the Bluetooth module.
Wait until the system finds devices available for connection.
If the headphones have already been connected to the phone before, the connection will be automatic.

Freebuds headset

They were released back in 2022, are very convenient to use and have managed to fall in love with many music lovers. In-ear headphones are inserted into the ear, and even with sudden movements they do not fall out. This device is easy to use; pairing is the same as with other models.

The headset has modern characteristics. There is protection against moisture according to the IP54 standard. There is a small indicator light on the case. Thanks to the capacious battery, Freebuds can work on one full charge for up to 10 hours. In addition, they charge quite quickly, in just an hour.

Connects to any smartphone running Android and iOS operating systems. To connect to a smartphone you do not need to perform any complicated steps.

Activate bluetooth on your phone.
Turn on your headphones.
On your phone, click “Search for devices” in the Bluetooth settings.
Select the paired headphones from the available devices.
After this, the Freebads will be successfully paired with your smartphone.

There is a simplified version of these devices called Freebuds Lite. They connect to a smartphone and any equipment in the same way.

Additional settings for Huawei Freebuds

Among the additional options of Huawei Freebuds, we can note the ability to display quick access to the settings of these particular headphones on the Android desktop. To bypass the stage of choosing them among other Huawei and Honor devices. The menu for selecting this function is hidden under the 4-dot icon in the corner of the screen.

Go to “Device Settings” and then click on “Icons”

Then select “Add to Home Screen”

Another useful feature is turning on the proximity sensor. Thanks to it, the headphones will understand whether they are in the ear or removed. And pause the music automatically when you take them out of their ears.

It is located in the Settings menu on the main screen of the Huawei AI Life application

Step-by-step instructions for connecting a Bluetooth headset:

Turn on TWS, AWEI, Meizu, Xiaomi, Huawei, Redmi or any brand headphones, then activate Bluetooth on your phone;
Go to the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone, where you can see a list of all available devices within a 10-meter radius;
Find the name of the headphones in the list and click on them. The smartphone will try to connect to them and will most likely ask you to enter a pairing code (in most cases - 0000). It can be found in the instructions for the headset;
As soon as you enter the code, the Bluetooth pairing process will begin. If they have a light indicator, it will start flashing.

It happens that a case is included with the headphones. It may indicate the place where to place the phone for synchronization. This is necessary when connecting using NFC.