
Here are the actions we've discovered so far:Īnd yes, the physical controls even work on non-Apple devices. The Beats logo is a multifunction button, with various presses triggering different controls. Those charging contacts sit snug in the case for quick charging.īoth earbuds have volume controls as well as a button that can trigger Siri and control media playback. Type in your custom name and exit the settings app. On any iOS device go to Settings > Bluetooth > tap the "i" next to the Powerbeats Pro name > Name. If you want to personalize the name used in Bluetooth menus for your Powerbeats Pro, you can do that in the same Bluetooth settings. Tap on the "i" next to the Powerbeats Pro name > toggle Automatic Ear Detection to the Off position. While using the Powerbeats Pro, open the Settings app on any iOS device and select Bluetooth. If you'd rather not have audio pause or start automatically, you can disable it. The Powerbeats Pro will automatically detect when they are put in or taken out of your ears. If you're not a fan of auto-play or auto-pause, you can disable it. You don't have to wait for Siri to respond after the initial wake phrase - just keep talking.

Whenever you're using the earbuds, just say "Hey, Siri" followed by a command to play music, check messages, or ask Siri questions. Thanks to Apple's H1 chip that's used in the Powerbeats Pro, the earbuds support the "Hey, Siri" wake command out of the box. If you have paired the earbuds with another device already, place both earbuds in the case and then hold in the button near the front of the case until the status light begins blinking white. If you haven't already paired the earbuds to another device, open the case next to your Android phone and go into the Bluetooth settings menu on your phone. Of course, you can still use the Powerbeats Pro with a non-Apple device. Powerbeats Pro are just like AirPods, but in a different form. Read: Beats Powerbeats Pro are bulkier than AirPods but have better sound (review) So that two-second process just paired it with your iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch ( $70 at Amazon). As with Apple's AirPods, the initial pairing of the Powerbeats Pro will sync across all Apple devices using your iCloud account. This same process will also work on an iPad or iPod Touch ( $155 at Amazon) running the latest version of iOS. An animation will show up on your phone tap Connect.

Unlock your iPhone and open the charging case. Pairing the Powerbeats Pro with your iPhone takes two seconds - literally. Pairing the Powerbeats Pro with your iPhone is way too easy. Pair to your iPhone ( $500 at Best Buy), iPad ( $170 at Amazon) Let's walk you through how to pair your Powerbeats Pro, adjust settings, control playback and more. For starters, they use the same H1 chip that makes things like easy pairing or always-on Hey Siri functionality possible. They have sweat and water-resistance built-in, so it's a natural fit for fitness buffs.Īnd yet, these colorful earbuds have a lot more in common than Apple's AirPods than it appears.

Apple's Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds look very different than the AirPods Pro, but that's just because they're designed for people who are more active and need something to wear while working out.
