How to Use Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will take you through the basic use of your Beats Powerbeats3 headset.

2. Charge

1. Connect the power cable to your headset.
   

1. Your headset will begin charging.
2. Allow your headset to charge for at least 10 minutes to give you enough power to complete setup.

3. More Information

You can always visit https://www.beatsbydre.com/support for more information, user manuals, and warranty information about your Beats products.

4. Power

1. Press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds on your headset.
   

1. Your headset will automatically connect to the last Bluetooth device it was connected to when you turn it on.
2. Use the same button, holding for 5 seconds, to turn off your headset.

5. Range Check

The device needs to be within a reasonable range in order to connect.

• In general, to pair and use a Bluetooth device (like a speaker, headset or smartwatch), the device needs to be within 10 feet of your computer or other device.
• Some medium and higher-power devices can be farther, up to about 30 feet, but this tends to be for larger devices that plug in or have very large batteries, such as another computer, media streaming device, or a plug-in speaker system.

Try moving the Bluetooth device closer if you have trouble.

6. Pair with iOS

1. Bring your Beats headphones close to your iOS or macOS device.
2. Press the Power button on your headphones.
   

1. Your device will pop up a connect prompt. Select Connect.
   

1. The headphones will connect. Tap Done.
   

7. Pair with Android

1. Bring your headphones close to your Android device.
2. Press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds on your headset.
   

1. Swipe down on your device.
2. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is on and select the headset.
   

8. RemoteTalk Controls

RemoteTalk has your controls, as well as the microphone for your headset.

Volume Up

Increase the volume

Multi-function button

• Will play or pause when listening to music
• Will pick up an incoming call, or hang it up
• Will activate voice features on your smartphone when nothing is playing

Volume Down

Decrease the volume

9. Update Firmware

1. Connect your headset to your computer using the charging cable.
   

1. On your computer, go to http://your.beatsbydre.com/.
2. Look on the band connecting each earpiece to the other to locate your serial number.
   

1. Enter the serial number of your headset, then select Verify My Serial Number.
   

1. Follow the instructions on screen to download and run the Beats updater.