Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ are the earphones one can recommend to iPhone owners who do not have the budget to purchase the best, the Airpods Pro (2n generation). But the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ have little obstacles and quality control issues that some users might face while using them. And here we are explicitly talking about the connectivity. The AirPods are designed and manufactured especially for iPhone users, but the Beats earphones are for everyone.
So theoretically, Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ should not have any issues connecting to devices like Android, PC, or Mac. But recently, some Beats Studio Buds users have pointed out having problems relating to their Beats In-ears. To fix this, we have included some of the best and most common solutions one can try from their end to resolve the issue on their own. If you are one of the struggling Beats users, this article will help you. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
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- How to Fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ Not Connecting to Android, iPhone, iPad, or Mac?
How to Fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ Not Connecting to Android, iPhone, iPad, or Mac?
We will start with the standard connectivity troubleshooting for Android, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to Fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ Not Connecting to Android?
Restart the phone:
As simple as it may sound, sometimes all your device needs is a simple restart to resolve software-level inconsistencies. And if you have not restarted your smartphone in a long time, it is time you do so. And to do that, press and hold the power button until you see the device restarting. Pressing and holding on the power button will initiate the soft reset function of your smartphone. After the soft reset, try connecting the buds again. If they don’t touch, move on to the next fix.
Unpair with other devices:
One of the possibilities is that your Buds are connected to some other nearby device, and every time you turn them on, instead of pairing with your Android smartphone, they connect with something else. To fix this, you should try deleting or unpairing the Beats Studio Buds from any other device by entering the settings menu. Once the buds are removed, try connecting them to the Android again.
If that does not work, try the next solution.
Reset the Earbuds:
- Place both buds in the case.
- Press and hold the system button on the case for about 15 seconds till you see a white and red light blinking.
- Release the button once you see the blink and your reset is complete.
Now try pairing up the Android device again. If it still does not work, move on to the next solution.
Update Android:
The build of Android running on your smartphone might be buggy, which could cause compatibility issues with different devices. Usually, OEMs roll out OTA updates to fix this. So if you have any software update pending on your smartphone, install that update right away. After the update, you should be able to connect the Buds via Bluetooth without any issues.
Contact support:
If none of the above solutions worked for you, the problem is definitely with the earbud’s hardware. In that scenario, the only option is to take the earbuds to the nearest Apple service center and inform the technicians about your problem. If the issue is genuine and your earbuds are under warranty, the service will fix or replace the earbuds for you without any payment or issues.
How to Fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ Not Connecting to iPhone?
Restart Your device
As simple as it may sound, sometimes all your device needs is a simple restart to resolve software-level inconsistencies. And if you have not restarted your iPhone in a long time, it is time you do so. And to do that, press and hold the power button and the volume down till you see the device power menu. Slide the top slider to turn off your iPhone. After that, press the power button to turn on the device again. Now try connecting the buds again. If they don’t touch, move on to the next fix.
Check The Charge
Did you check the charge on the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ that you are trying to connect? There is a possibility that the buds might be drained, and that is what is causing them to connect to your iPhone. To ensure this is not the case, put the issue in charging using your charging adapter and cable, and then wait a few hours.
After waiting out a few hours, try connecting the buds again. If they still don’t touch, move on to the next solution.
Make Sure Your iPhone Bluetooth is On
iPhone’s aggressive battery-saving features sometimes turn off Bluetooth on its own. If that is the case with you, you need to ensure that it is on at times when it is not connected to any device.
To do this, open up Settings and go to Bluetooth. There, turn on the toggle to turn on Bluetooth and then try connecting the buds again. If they still don’t touch, move on to the next solution.
Repair the two devices:
If you have previously connected the Buds to your iPhone but are not connecting now despite being paired, you should try repairing them. For this, go to the Settings menu and head over to Bluetooth. Tap on the paired devices list, and remove the buds from there. Then press the system button on the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ case till you see a blinking light. After that, please search for the buds on your phone, and once you find them, tap on them to pair them up again.
After the pairing, you should be able to connect it to your iPhone without any hassles.
Contact support:
If none of the above solutions worked for you, the problem is definitely with the earbud’s hardware. In that scenario, the only option is to take the earbuds to the nearest Apple service center and inform the technicians about your problem. If the issue is genuine and your earbuds are under warranty, the service will fix or replace the earbuds for you without any payment or issues.
How to Fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ Not Connecting to iPad?
Restart Your device
As simple as it may sound, sometimes your device needs a simple restart to remove its software-level inconsistencies. And if you have not restarted your iPad in a long time, it is time you do so. And to do that, press and hold the power button and the volume down till you see the device power menu. Slide the top slider to turn off your iPad. After that, press the power button to turn on the device again. Now try connecting the buds again. If they don’t touch even directly, move on to the next fix.
Check The Charge
Did you check the charge on the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ that you are trying to connect? There is a possibility that the buds might be drained, and that is what is causing them to connect to your iPad. To ensure this is not the case, put the issue in charging using your charging adapter and cable, and then wait a few hours.
After waiting out a few hours, try connecting the buds again. If they still don’t touch, move on to the next solution.
Make Sure Your iPad Bluetooth is On
iPad’s aggressive battery-saving features sometimes turn off Bluetooth on its own. If that is the case with you, you need to ensure that it is on at times when it is not connected to any device.
To do this, open up Settings and go to Bluetooth. There, turn on the toggle to turn on Bluetooth and then try connecting the buds again. If they still don’t touch, move on to the next solution.
Repair the two devices:
If you have previously connected the Buds to your iPad but are not connecting now despite being paired, you should try repairing them. For this, go to the Settings menu and head over to Bluetooth. Tap on the paired devices list and remove the buds altogether. Then press the system button on the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ case till you see a blinking light. After that, please search for the buds on your tablet, and once you find them, tap on them to pair them up again.
After the pairing, you should be able to connect it to your iPad without any hassles.
Contact support:
If none of the above solutions worked for you, the problem is definitely with the earbud’s hardware. In that scenario, the only option is to take the earbuds to the nearest Apple service center and inform the technicians about your problem. If the issue is genuine and your earbuds are under warranty, the service will fix or replace the earbuds for you without any payment or issues.
How to Fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ Not Connecting to Mac?
Reduce the distance:
Ensure the Beats Studio Buds are not placed too far from your Mac. Otherwise, It can result in a weaker connection, making the device not work or connect to your Mac. Put it next to the Mac if you are trying to use it from afar.
If this does not help, try the next solution.
Reboot Your Mac:
A temporary system glitch or a software bug could also trigger the issue on your Beats Studio Buds, where it fails to connect to your Mac. Rebooting the device can fix the problems here as it clears the temporary cache and loads the necessary processes on the physical memory.
To reboot or restart your Mac, select Restart from the Apple menu. Once the device boots up, connect the Buds via Bluetooth to your Mac. If it still does not work, try the next solution.
Update macOS:
It is possible that your Mac will perform better after an update of the OS. It could also prove to be the solution to your Beats Studio Buds connectivity problem.
So go to your Mac’s’ OS update page and check for any pending updates. If there is an update, install that update and then try connecting the buds to your Mac again. If it still does not work, try the next solution.
Check The Charge
Did you check the charge on the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ that you are trying to connect? There is a possibility that the buds might be drained, and that is what is causing them to connect to your Mac. To ensure this is not the case, put the issue in charging using your charging adapter and cable, and then wait a few hours.
After waiting out a few hours, try connecting the buds again. If they still don’t touch, move on to the next solution.
Repair the two devices:
If you have previously paired the Buds to your Mac, but they are not connecting now despite being paired, you should try repairing them. For this, go to the Settings menu and head over to Bluetooth. Tap on the paired devices list and obliterate the buds from there. Then press the system button on the Beats Studio Buds and Buds+ case till you see a blinking light. After that, please search for the buds on your Mac, and once you find them, tap on them to pair them up again.
After the pairing, you should be able to connect it to your Mac without any hassles.
Contact support:
If none of the above solutions worked for you, the problem is definitely with the earbud’s hardware. In that scenario, the only option is to take the earbuds to the nearest Apple service center and inform the technicians about your problem. If the issue is genuine and your earbuds are under warranty, the service will fix or replace the earbuds for you without any payment or issues.
So this is how one can fix Beats Studio Buds / Buds+ not connecting to Android, iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you have any questions or queries about this article, comment below, and we will reply. Also, check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more helpful information.