Beats Powerbeats3 User Manual

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Set up and use your Powerbeats
3
Wireless earphones
Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your Powerbeats
3
Wireless earphones.
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Turn on
Press and hold the power button for 1 second to turn your earphones on or off.
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Set up
If the indicator light on your earphones turns on but doesn't flash, your earphones have already
been set up with a device. In that case, follow the steps to connect to a different device.
If you have an iPhone with iOS 10, follow these steps. When you set up your earphones in this way,
they set up automatically with your other devices that are signed into iCloud and using iOS 10,
macOS Sierra, or watchOS 3.
1. Hold your earphones next to your unlocked iPhone.
2. Press the power button on your earphones for 1 second.
3. After a few seconds, your iPhone asks you to connect. If it doesn't, press the power button on
your earphones for 5 seconds.
4. Follow the instructions on your iPhone.
If you have some other Bluetooth device, follow these steps to pair your earphones with that
device:
1. Press the power button for 5 seconds. When the indicator light flashes, your earphones are
discoverable.
2. Go to Bluetooth settings on your device.
3. Select your earphones from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.
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Connect to a different device
Your earphones automatically reconnect to the last device you used with them. To connect to a
different device, follow these steps.

Beats Powerbeats3 Specifications

General

Type	In-Ear
Wireless	Yes
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours
Water Resistance	Sweat and water resistant
Microphone	Yes
RemoteTalk	Yes
Remote Control	Yes
Compatibility	iOS and Android devices
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Class 1
Fast Fuel	5-minute charge provides 1 hour of playback
Ear Hooks	Secure-fit ear hooks
Colors	Black, White, Red

Summary

Turn On Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

Set Up Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

Setup for iPhone with iOS 10

Follow steps to set up earphones with an iPhone running iOS 10 for automatic iCloud syncing.

Setup for Other Bluetooth Devices

Pair earphones with non-Apple Bluetooth devices by making them discoverable and selecting them in settings.

Connect to a Different Device

Connecting to iOS Devices

Connect to iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iOS 10 via Control Center for playback device selection.

Connecting to Other Devices

Connect to other devices by going to Bluetooth settings and selecting earphones from the discovered list.

Charge Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

LED Indicator Status

Understand LED indicator lights for battery status: white for long life, red for low, blinking red for charging needed.

Control Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

Audio Playback and Volume Control

Use the center button for playback and volume buttons for volume adjustment on the RemoteTalk cable.

Phone Call and Siri Control

Manage calls and activate Siri/voice commands using the center button on the RemoteTalk cable.

Reset Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

Update Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones