How to Connect Wireless Headphones on Android

Last Updated: July 5, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to connect wireless headphones to your Android smartphone. You can easily connect wireless headphones to your Android device via Bluetooth in the Settings menu.

Steps

1
Turn on wireless headphones. Make sure they have batteries and that they're powered on.
2
Open
. The Settings menu is the app that resembles a gear or slider bars, depending on what theme you are using.

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3
Tap Connections. It's the first option in the settings menu.
4
Tap Bluetooth. It's the second option in the connection settings menu.
5
Put wireless headphones in pairing mode. Most wireless headphones have a button, or combination of buttons you press and hold to put it in pairing mode. Consult the users manual that came with the headphones for specific instructions on how to make your wireless headphones discoverable via Bluetooth.
6
Tap Scan. It's in the upper-right corner of the bluetooth settings menu on your Android device. It will start scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices. Your headphones will appear in the list when they are found.
7
Tap the name of the wireless headphones. When the name of your headphones appear in the list of nearby bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth settings menu, tap the headphones' name to begin the pairing process. It will take just a moment for your headphones to pair. Once they have successfully paired with your Android device, you are ready to use your wireless headphones with your Android device.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I use wireless earbuds with my phone listening to German language lessons as I walk for exercise?

Community Answer

Yes, you can. Wireless headphones are good for exercise because there is not a cord in your way.
Question

How far away can the phone be for wireless earphones to work? I would like to swim with them.

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Community Answer

Well, most wireless earphones have a specific range. Some can be up to 30 feet. You'll need to check the specifications of what you've bought to know the product and its range.