How to Fix Beats Studio3 Inline Remote Not Working

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

RemoteTalk is an inline remote control that you may purchase to use with the Beats Studio 3 Headset. It comes with three buttons in a very compact design. The top button handles increasing the volume. The bottom button handles decreasing it. The center button handles calls at the tap of that button. RemoteTalk lets you control your music and phone calls from an iOS device to your Beats Studio 3 Headset.

While the RemoteTalk packs a lot of punch into a small package, what happens if you push a button and nothing happens? We can help you troubleshoot.

Tools You'll Need:

  • A paperclip
  • iPhone charging cable
  • Access to a computer with iTunes installed
  • Any other non-consumable tools needed
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Supplies You'll Need:

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Before You Begin:

  • You must have access to a computer with iTunes installed.
  • You must have that thing for the other thing so you can do the thing.

You must have this thing before you whatever.

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A RemoteTalk cable

Compatibility

The RemoteTalk cable is fully compatible with the iOS family of devices such as iPhone and iPad. Functionality may vary by device.

2. Power Cycle Headset

  1. Press the power button and power off the device.
picture of headset with power button highlighted


  1. Wait 10 seconds.
  2. Press the power button and power on the device.

3. Check Your Beats Studio3 Cabling

  1. If using a wired headset, make sure that your cable is fully plugged into both the headset and the source device.
headphones plugged into phone

4. If It Still Doesn't Work