In your quest to shift from wired to wireless headphones, you may have chosen to buy a pair of Amazon Echo Buds to use with your iPhone, Android phone, computer, or tablet when listening to music. In this case, you’re probably wondering how to pair Amazon Echo Buds with a new device.
Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Read on to find out more about how to pair your Echo Buds to a variety of different devices, both with and without the Alexa app.
How to Pair Amazon Echo Buds: Step-By-Step Instructions
You can pair Amazon Echo Buds with a device in one of two ways. The first way involves pairing your Echo Buds through the Alexa app, while the second involves pairing your Echo Buds with a device via Bluetooth.
The difference is that by going through the Alexa app, you’ll have access to Alexa services on the go through your Echo Buds.
Pairing Through Alexa App
Here are the steps you need to go through to pair your Echo Buds to a device through the Alexa app:
1. Enable Bluetooth on Your Device
The first thing you’ll need to do is ensure that your device’s Bluetooth is turned on.
You’ll also need to ensure that your device’s Bluetooth settings are configured so that your device is visible and available for pairing. See what to do if your Echo Buds keep losing Bluetooth connection.
2. Download/Open Alexa App
If you’ve already downloaded the Alexa app, open it and sign in using your Amazon account.
On the other hand, you’ll need to download the app from your device’s designated app store if you don’t already have it installed. See what to do if Alex is not responding to your Echo Buds.
3. Put Your Echo Buds in Pairing Mode
Next, you’ll need to ensure that your Echo Buds are in pairing mode. With your Echo Buds still in their case, press and hold the button on the case until the LED light flashes blue.
Once this happens, the Echo Buds will appear on your device. Tap on them to complete the pairing process.
Pairing Without Alexa App
To pair your Echo Buds with a device without using the Alexa App, here’s what you need to do:
- Enable Bluetooth on your device
- Put your Echo Buds in pairing mode in the same way described above
- Open the Bluetooth menu on your device and select Echo Buds from the list of devices available for pairing
Can You Pair Echo Buds to Multiple Devices?
You can pair your Echo Buds to as many devices as you like. However, this doesn’t mean you can use them simultaneously with multiple devices. Your Echo Buds can only be connected to one device at a time.
However, pairing your Echo Buds with multiple devices will allow them to connect automatically to these devices when they’re available. This will save you the hassle of having to pair your Echo Buds with each one of your devices every time you want to use them.
How to Pair Echo Buds to iPhone
Here are detailed instructions on how to pair Echo Buds to your iPhone:
1. Turn on Bluetooth on Your iPhone
The quickest way to enable your iPhone’s Bluetooth is by pulling down from the top of your screen and tapping the Bluetooth icon once. When it turns from gray to blue, this means that Bluetooth is enabled.
You can also enable Bluetooth from the settings menu. Once you’ve opened the settings menu, simply tap on Bluetooth and turn it on by tapping the slider so that it turns green.
2. Open the Alexa App
If you have the Alexa app installed on your iPhone, open it. If you don’t, then download it from the App Store.
If you wish to pair your Echo Buds without the Alexa app, skip to the next step.
3. Enable Echo Buds’ Pairing Mode and Connect
Press the button on your Echo Buds case until the light flashes blue. Then open your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings and select Echo Buds from the list, and wait until they connect with your iPhone.
How to Pair Echo Buds to Amazon Echo
If you want to pair your Echo Buds to your Amazon Echo device, here’s what you should do:
- Open Alexa app
- Tap on “more” at the bottom of your screen
- Tap on “settings,” then on “device settings”
- Select your Echo device from the list that comes up
- Tap on “Bluetooth devices,” then on “pair a new device”
- Enable pairing mode on your Echo Buds
- Select Echo Buds from the list when it shows up
How to Pair Echo Buds to Computer/Laptop
In order to pair your Echo Buds to your computer or laptop, simply follow the same steps you would take when pairing your Echo Buds with your phone without the Alexa app.
Just locate turn on your computer’s Bluetooth and search for your Echo buds, then pair the devices together.
Echo Buds Pairing Unsuccessful?
If your Echo Buds don’t seem to want to pair with your device, there are several reasons why this could be the case.
One possible cause is that your device’s Bluetooth isn’t enabled. It also may be enabled, but your device isn’t set to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Another potential reason for unsuccessful pairing is that your Echo Buds aren’t in pairing mode.
If your Echo Buds still don’t pair with your device after you’ve checked these things and are sure they’re done right, then there may be a hardware issue.
Your Echo Buds may be damaged, or your device’s Bluetooth sensor may not be functioning properly.
Conclusion
There are two ways to pair Amazon Echo Buds with a new device, with the Alexa app and without the Alexa app.
By going through the Alexa app, you’ll be able to make use of Alexa services on your smartphone or tablet.
Either way, you’re going to need to enable Bluetooth on the device you want to pair your Echo Buds with. You’ll also need to make sure that your Echo Buds are in pairing mode.
