The Beats Fit Pro come with a compact charging case that provides additional battery life for the earbuds on the go. The case also facilitates easy Bluetooth pairing to your devices. But what if you want to use your Beats Fit Pro earbuds without the case?
Overview of connecting Beats Fit Pro without the case
While the Beats Fit Pro case makes pairing and charging convenient, it is possible to connect your Beats Fit Pro earbuds to devices without using the case.
You will need to manually put the earbuds into Bluetooth pairing mode, and then connect them to your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other device. The process differs slightly depending on whether you have an iOS or Android device.
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This guide will walk through the steps for pairing your Beats Fit Pro earbuds without the charging case. We will cover how to enter manual pairing mode on the earbuds themselves, and how to complete the Bluetooth connection on iOS and Android devices.
Tips for troubleshooting connection issues are also included. Read on to learn how to unleash the full functionality of your Beats Fit Pro earbuds, even without the case on hand.
Connecting Beats Fit Pro Without the Case
Entering pairing mode manually on the earbuds
The first step to connecting your Beats Fit Pro without the case is to manually put the earbuds into Bluetooth pairing mode. Here is how to do it:
- Ensure both earbuds are removed from the charging case.
- Press and hold the small button on the back of each earbud for 5-7 seconds until the LED light flashes white. This means pairing mode is activated.
- On one earbud, the LED will flash white twice in a row. This identifies it as the primary earbud.
- On the other earbud, the LED will flash white once followed by a pause. This is the secondary earbud.
- Both earbuds are now discoverable and ready to connect.
Once you’ve entered pairing mode, you can move on to connecting with your chosen device using the steps for either iOS or Android.
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Troubleshooting Tips
While connecting your Beats Fit Pro without the case is straightforward when done properly, you may encounter some issues. Here are troubleshooting tips for common problems:
Earbuds not entering pairing mode
- Press and hold the button on the back of each earbud for 7-10 seconds to ensure pairing mode activates.
- Check that the LED flashes white when the button is pressed. If not, the earbuds may need recharging.
- Try resetting the earbuds by pressing and holding the button for 10+ seconds until the LED blinks white twice. Then enter pairing mode again.
Device unable to find earbuds
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device before entering pairing mode on the earbuds.
- Bluetooth has a limited range. Move the device and earbuds closer together and try again.
- On your device, try refreshing the available Bluetooth devices list. The earbuds may then appear.
Connection dropping after pairing
- Ensure the earbuds are within 30 feet of the connected device to avoid signal issues.
- Check for potential sources of interference like other Bluetooth devices or wireless routers.
- On the earbuds, re-enter pairing mode and connect to the device again.
Following the troubleshooting tips above should help resolve any connection issues you may encounter. Taking the time to properly pair the earbuds in manual mode is key.
Summary of key steps
In summary, here are the key steps to connecting your Beats Fit Pro earbuds without the charging case:
- Manually activate Bluetooth pairing mode by pressing and holding the button on each earbud until the LED flashes white.
- On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, go into Bluetooth settings and select “Beats Fit Pro” from the list of available devices.
- Complete the Bluetooth pairing process by accepting any prompts on both devices.
- Once successfully connected, you will hear “Connected” on the primary earbud and audio will transfer over.
As long as you put the Beats Fit Pro earbuds into discoverable mode first, you can pair them to your device like any normal Bluetooth accessory.
Benefits of knowing how to manually pair
While the charging case provides added convenience, knowing how to manually pair your Beats Fit Pro earbuds has some useful benefits:
- You can continue using the earbuds even if you lose or forget the case.
- It allows you to pair with devices that don’t have an NFC chip, like most computers.
- You can easily pair the earbuds with multiple devices without the case.
- It enables quick pairing if you don’t want to take the case out.
So don’t resign yourself to wired listening if you find yourself without the case. With this guide, you can unleash the full wireless functionality of your Beats Fit Pro earbuds anytime, anywhere.