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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect Bluetooth headphones

Pair wireless headphones using Android settings.

Google Pixel · AndroidAbout 3 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Put the headphones in pairing mode

Turn the headphones on and hold their pairing button until the light flashes.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Your headphones screen with Hold pairing button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Put the headphones in pairing mode

Turn the headphones on and hold their pairing button until the light flashes.

Example Your headphones screen with Hold pairing button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Open connected devices

Open Settings and tap Connected devices or Connections.

Example Settings screen with Connected devices highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Pair a new device

Tap Pair new device or Bluetooth, then wait for the headphone name.

Example Connected devices screen with Pair new device highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select the headphones

Tap the headphone name, confirm Pair if asked, and wait for Connected.

Example Available devices screen with Your headphones highlighted.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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