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How to pair Beats Studio Pro headphones

Sync beats to enjoy iPhone serenades, MacBook melodies, and Android harmonies.
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Published onJanuary 29, 2024

All the best headphones can be used with most smart devices, and the Beats Studio Pro is no exception. We’ll show you how to pair Beats Studio Pro headphones to your mobile phone, PC, or gaming console.

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To pair Beats Studio Pro headphones, you first need to put them in pairing mode. Press the system button for three seconds, and the indicator light will start flashing. Then, go to your device settings and connect the headphones. Keep reading for specific instructions for the major platforms.


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How to connect Beats Studio Pro to an iPhone or iPad

The LED indicator and USB-C port of the Beats Studio Pro.
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Since the audio cues don’t tell you what you’re doing, you’ll need to pay attention to the LED indicators… which aren’t helpful if you’re wearing the headphones.

Here’s how to pair Beats Studio Pro headphones to an iPhone or iPad using iOS one-step pairing:

  1. Put the headphones in pairing mode by pressing the system button for 3 seconds. The indicator light will flash.
  2. Hold the buds close to your iPhone or iPad. A box should pop up on your screen, prompting you to connect to them.
  3. Tap the Connect button to pair the earbuds and phone. If the connect option doesn’t appear on your iPhone, you’ll need to do the process manually.

To manually pair your Beats Studio Pro to an iPhone:

  1. Put the headphones in pairing mode.
  2. Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
  3. Navigate to and turn on Bluetooth. The toggle will appear green when enabled.
  4. The earbuds will appear in the Other Devices section of your iPhone.
  5. Tap the earbuds to begin pairing.

Note that the flashing indicator light signifies that the headphones are in pairing mode. If the light is on but doesn’t flash, your headphones are paired to another device.

How to connect Beats Studio Pro to a Mac or MacBook

MacOS doesn’t have the same one-step pairing as the iPhone. So you have to do it manually. Follow these steps on how to pair Beats Studio Pro headphones to a MacBook:

  1. Put the headphones in pairing mode by pressing the system button for 3 seconds. The indicator light should flash.
  2. On your Mac, click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Click System Settings on the Mac dock.
  4. Select Bluetooth on the left sidebar and ensure it is turned on. The headphones should appear on your Mac under Nearby Devices.
  5. Click the Connect button next to the headphones to pair them with your Mac.

How to connect Beats Studio Pro to Android

Like the iPhone, the pairing process can be snappy with Google Fast Pair. Here’s how it works:

  1. Turn on both Bluetooth and Location on your Android Phone.
  2. Put your Beats Studio Pro headphones in pairing mode by pressing the system button for about 3 seconds until the indicator flashes.
  3. Place the headphones close to your Android device. A notification will appear on your phone.
  4. Tap Connect. You’ll get a notification when the pairing process is complete.

Note that some Android devices do not support Google Fast Pair. The requirements include Android Location Services, Bluetooth LE, and Android 6.0 and above. You can connect manually if Fast Pair doesn’t work.

Here’s how to pair Beats Studio Pro headphones to Android manually:

  1. Press the Beats Studio Pro’s system button for about 3 seconds to put the headphones in pairing mode.
  2. On your Android phone, go to Settings > Connected devices and turn on Bluetooth.
  3. Tap Pair new device on the phone and wait until it detects the headphones.
  4. Select the headphones from the list of Available devices.

How to connect Beats Studio Pro to a Windows PC or laptop

Here’s how to pair Beats Studio Pro headphones to a Windows PC:

  1. Put your Beats Studio Pro headphones in pairing mode by pressing the system button for about 3 seconds until the indicator flashes.
  2. Press the Start button on your Windows laptop.
  3. Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices and toggle Bluetooth on.
  4. Click Add Bluetooth or another device.
  5. Select your headphones from the list of available devices and follow the instructions.

FAQ

You cannot directly pair the Beats Studio Pro to a PS4 or PS5 because the consoles do not support Bluetooth audio out of the box. Unless you’re connecting a gaming headset to the console, you’ll need a USB-A or a USB-C Bluetooth adapter, and the Beats Studio Pro headphones are no exception.

You can pair the Beats Studio Pro to your Nintendo Switch out of the box. No need for adapters or dongles. The process is just like pairing AirPods to the Switch.

Beats Studio Pro headphones are not compatible with the Xbox because the console doesn’t natively support Bluetooth audio devices. The solution is to connect your headphones to your TV’s Bluetooth or to your smartphone and stream the game through the Xbox mobile app. You can also just get an Xbox gaming headset.