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How to Connect Beats Studio Buds to MacBook or Windows Laptop

Mahamud Hussain Naheen

April 10, 2023
8 min read

How to Connect Beats Studio Buds to MacBook or Windows Laptop

The process of connecting your Beats Studio Buds to your MacBook or Windows laptop is very simple and can be done via Bluetooth. So, in this article, we’ve explored in great detail how to connect Beats Studio Buds to MacBook or Windows laptop.

What are Beats Studio Buds?

Beats Studio Buds are wireless earbuds by Beats by Dre that offer high-quality sound and noise cancellation. Because Apple also owns it, it is a great choice for those who are already vested in the Apple ecosystem and desire seamless device integration.

It has some amazing features, such as Active Noise Canceling (ANC) and Transparency Mode. And for battery life, you get 8 hours of continuous playtime. Additionally, the earbuds come with a wireless charging case that can provide up to 2 additional charges, making a total of 24 hours of playtime. As for Bluetooth, the Beats Studio Buds boast Class 1 Bluetooth technology, providing extended range and fewer dropouts for a seamless listening experience.

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How to put Beats Studio Buds in pairing mode

The first step in the process of connecting your Beats wireless earbuds to your Mac or Windows laptop is to make them discoverable. It means to turn on the earbuds’ Bluetooth so that it can be ‘discovered’ by your Mac’s Bluetooth. Typically, you can place your wireless earbuds in pairing mode by turning them on. Once the earbuds are in pairing mode, your Mac should be able to detect them and establish a Bluetooth connection.

So, here’s how to turn on the Beats Studio Buds and put it in pairing mode.

First, open the lid of the Beats Studio Buds’ charging case with earbuds still inside.
Next, place it close to your Mac or Windows laptop.
After that, press and hold the button inside the case until the LED light outside the case blinks.
Now your Beats Studio Buds are discoverable to other Bluetooth-enabled audio sources for pairing.

How to connect Beats Studio Buds to MacBook

Now that the Beats Studio Buds are in pairing mode let’s try to pair them with your MacBook. The only way you can connect them to your Mac is via Bluetooth.

We’ll share the step-by-step process for pairing your Beats Studio Buds with your Mac.

Step 1: The first step would be to turn on Bluetooth on your MacBook and head over to your Bluetooth settings.

On your Mac, there are a couple of ways you can turn on Bluetooth. You can click on the Bluetooth icon from the top-right of the screen and turn on the toggle for Bluetooth. Or you can click on the Open Bluetooth Preferences option and then turn on the Bluetooth.

Alternatively, you could click on the Apple icon > System Preferences > Bluetooth. And then, turn on the Bluetooth from the left side panel.

Step 2: Now, under the Devices tab, the name of your Beats Studio Buds should appear. When it does, click on Connect beside your earbuds’ name.

Step 3: When successfully paired with your Mac, your Beats Studio Buds should display ‘Connected.’

How to connect Beats Studio Buds to your Windows laptop/PC

The process of pairing your Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds with your Windows computer is straightforward, like with Mac.

Here’s the step-by-step guide to connecting the Beats Studio Buds with your Windows laptop.

Step 1: To begin, select the Windows icon at your desktop’s bottom. Then you need to search for “Bluetooth” from the search field.

Step 2: On the search results, select Bluetooth and other device settings.

Step 3: Next, you need to turn on the Bluetooth on your laptop if you haven’t already. So, turn on the toggle for Bluetooth.

Step 4: After that, click on the Add device button, followed by Bluetooth. Now your laptop will start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.

Step 5: Once it detects and displays your Beats Studio Buds’ name, select the earbuds to pair with your computer.

How to unpair Beats Studio Buds

Unpairing your Beats Studio Buds can be useful if you want to connect them to a different device or troubleshoot connectivity issues.

But if you are not going to use the earbuds anymore, then you can simply put them inside the charging case and close the lid. This action will disconnect the earbuds from the connected devices. However, if you open the lid of the case, then the earbuds will automatically pair with your nearby device.

So, here we will show you how to disconnect the Beats Studio Buds from your Mac or Windows computer.

On your Mac, you need to click on the Apple menu > System Preferences > Bluetooth. After that, select your Beats Studio Buds and click on the X and then Forget Device.

On your Windows computer, you need to click on the Windows icon and search for ‘Bluetooth’ in the search field. Next, select Bluetooth and other device settings. Then locate your Beats Studio Buds’ name and click on the three dots icon. After that, click on the Remove device option.

Why are my Beats Studio Buds not connecting to MacBook or other devices?

There could be several reasons why your Beats Studio Buds are not connecting to your MacBook or other devices. The possibilities could range from an issue with the Bluetooth connection to a problem with either device. Here we’ll discuss with you the possible reasons why your Beats Studio Buds won’t connect and also share some troubleshooting tips.

Here are the reasons and fixes for the Beats Studio Buds not connecting with your device:

The Beats earbuds are not fully charged or have extremely low battery life.

A lack of power can cause the connection to drop. So, you need to ensure that your earbuds are sufficiently charged before use.

Your Beats earbuds are too far from your Mac or computer.

Although the Bluetooth of the earbuds allows for more than enough range coverage, sometimes there might be interference. For instance, the walls of your room can cause the signal to weaken, resulting in occasional dropouts or disconnections. So, we recommend keeping the earbuds closer to your Mac.

Reset your Beats Studio Buds.

Sometimes a simple reset can fix the connectivity or sound issues. So, here’s how to reset the Beats Studio Buds. First, place both earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open. Afterward, you must press and hold the charging case’s button for 15 seconds or until the LED outside the case begins to flash red and then white. The white light means that the earbuds are ready to be paired with any other device again.

Note: Remember that the resetting technique might be different for other Beats earbuds models. For instance, Bose Solo Wireless 3 earbuds have slightly different resetting features where you must press both the volume down and power buttons.

Disconnect the earbuds from another device.

Another reason for your Beats wireless earbuds not pairing with your Mac is that it is currently connected to another device like your phone. In that case, you might need to disconnect your Beats earbuds from the other device and then try reconnecting with your Mac. Also, check whether another pair of earbuds or headphones are already paired with your computer. Sometimes, pairing two earbuds on the same computer might cause problems.

Restart your Mac or Windows laptop.

Sometimes issues with your computer settings might cause connectivity issues. In that case, you should restart your computer and see if the problem is still there.

Enjoy pairing your Beats Studio Buds to your MacBook or Windows laptop

In the above-mentioned steps, we’ve explored how to connect Beats Studio Buds to MacBook or Windows laptop. Additionally, we’ve shared a few troubleshooting fixes that you can try in case the earbuds are not connecting. It’s important to remember that these processes and fixes work with any Bluetooth-enabled headphones or earbuds. However, if the problem still persists, it is recommended that you contact the manufacturer’s customer support for further assistance.

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