I have never been a fan of Realme products, but their earbuds have received praise from my workmates. After enough pressure, I decided to get a pair and try them out since my old earbuds fell in the pool.
The buds came with a quick start guide, but I could not find it when I wanted to connect them to my phone. So, I thought it would be easily accessible online. Unfortunately, that was not the case since I had to dive deep to find the user manual of my specific model.
Hence this article is meant to help fellow Realme users quickly get their Realme earbuds in pairing mode so they can connect them to various devices.
Key Takeaways
- Always ensure your Realme buds are adequately charged before using them.
- When the charging case is open, the buds will automatically power on and go into pairing mode.
- If the buds do not automatically go into pairing mode or if they connect to a different device, you can manually enable pairing mode.
- The steps to manually enable pairing mode depends on the Realme earbud model.
- If the earbuds are left in pairing mode for extended periods (usually ten to thirty minutes) without connecting to a device, they will automatically power off.
- If that happens, you can power them back on by placing them in the case, closing it, and opening it again.
- The earbuds will appear on the source device under their model’s name, e.g., Realme Q2 Neo.
- Pressing the multifunction button on the case for ten seconds will factory reset the earbuds.
- If your Realme model does not have a multifunction button on the case, place both buds in the case and hold the touch area for ten seconds. This will reset them.
- Before resetting the buds, ensure you forget them from the Bluetooth settings on any device they have been connected to.
Getting Realme Buds in Pairing Mode
The different models of Realme buds follow different procedures when you want to turn them on and get them into pairing mode.
Therefore, we will look at the different models separately so you can easily find pairing instructions for your specific Realme buds.
Realme Buds Air 3
Realme Buds Air 3
Open the case but do not take out the buds. This will automatically turn them on, and you will see the LED in front of the case light up for a few seconds.
A few seconds later, the buds should be in pairing mode, and the LED on the case should be blinking white.
Suppose the buds do not go into pairing mode, press and hold the button on the side of the charging case for three seconds. The LED on the case will start flashing white to show the buds are in pairing mode. This also re-pairs both buds if they are disconnected.
To put Realme Buds Air 3 in pairing mode, press the button on the side of the case for 3 seconds, while the case is open. The LED on the front will start flashing white, indicating the earbuds are in pairing mode.
You can now proceed with pairing on the device you want to connect to the buds.
If you want to reset these buds, place them in the case and leave it open. Next, hold the button on the side of the case for ten seconds.
How to Put Realme Buds Air 3 in Pairing Mode and Connect Them to an Android Phone
Realme Buds T100
Realme Buds T100
When you open the charging case of these earbuds, they automatically power on and go into pairing mode.
If this is not the first time using them, they will automatically pair to the last device they were connected to.
You can manually enable pairing mode by removing both buds from the case. Then press and hold the touch area on the buds for five seconds; you will hear a tone indicating they are in pairing mode.
To manually enable pairing mode on Realme Buds T100, press the touch areas on both buds for approx. 5 seconds. You should hear a tone indicating the buds are in pairing mode.
You can now proceed with the pairing process on your source device.
How to Put Realme Buds T100 in Pairing Mode (Automatic and Manual Method)
Realme Buds Air 2 Neo
Realme Buds Air 2 Neo
The earbuds automatically power on when you open the case and go into pairing mode. If they were previously connected to a device with Bluetooth on and are in range, the buds will automatically connect to that device.
You can manually enable pairing mode on these buds by placing them in the case and leaving it open.
Then press and hold the multifunction button inside the charging case for three seconds, and you will see the LED on the case flash green to show they are in pairing mode. You can proceed with the pairing process on the source device from here.
To put Realme Buds Air 2 Neo in pairing mode, put the earbuds in the case and press the multifunction button inside the case for 3 seconds. The LED on the front side of the case should start flashing green indicating the earbuds are in pairing mode.
If the buds are left in pairing mode for ten minutes without connecting to any device, they will automatically power off. You can power them back on by putting them in the case and then taking them out.
You can also reset the buds by pressing the multifunction button on the case for ten seconds while the buds are inside the case. The LED on the case will flash red and green to show that the buds are resetting.
Realme Buds Q
Realme Buds Q
Like the other models, opening the case turns these buds on and puts them in pairing mode.
The buds will automatically connect to the last device they were connected to, if any.
Fortunately, you can manually enable pairing mode on these buds in two ways.
One is placing them in the case and then touching the touch area for five seconds, and the buds will be in pairing mode.
While the earbuds are inside the charging case, press the touch areas on both buds for 5 seconds. This will put your Realme Buds Q in pairing mode.
If you don’t want them in the charging case, switch off Bluetooth on the device they are currently connected to, and the buds will be in pairing mode. It is crucial to note that other models of Realme Buds will not go into pairing mode just because you turned off Bluetooth on the device they are currently connected to.
Open the case to power the earbuds on to get the Realme Buds Q2 Neo Buds in pairing mode. Then touch the touch area on both buds for more than three seconds.
How to Initiate Pairing on Realme Buds Q and Connect Them to Your Phone
Important
There are multiple models of Realme earbuds, and some have not been covered here. However, the user manuals are readily available online, even though sometimes you might not find them on the Realme website.
To find the user manual of your specific model, search the web using the earbuds model followed by the user manual, for instance, ‘Realme Q2 Neo user manual.’
Also, you can use the Realme Link app to connect the buds to your device. Download the app, grant it the permissions it will request, and create an account.
Then ensure the earbuds are in pairing mode and Bluetooth is enabled on your phone, and connect the earbuds to your phone through the app by selecting the + on the home page.
The app is on the App Store and Google Play store.
Use the Realme Link app to pair your Realme earbuds and enable advanced features (ANC, Transparency Mode, De-Wind technology, sound effects, etc.).
Completing the Connection Process
Once the earbuds are in pairing mode, you can continue the pairing process on the source device, i.e., the device you want to connect to the earbuds.
Different devices follow different procedures to enable Bluetooth and pair new devices.
However, a general breakdown involves going into Settings, selecting connection settings, then Bluetooth, and ensuring it is enabled.
The device will scan for available Bluetooth devices, and the Realme earbuds will be among these devices. The earbuds will appear with the model’s name, e.g., Realme Q2 Neo.
Connecting Realme Buds Air 3 to an iPhone
Select them and accept any pairing prompts, and you will have a successful connection.
You can also find the specific instructions for connecting Bluetooth devices (Realme devices in our case) to Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices on their respective websites.
Connecting Realme Buds Air 3 to a Windows PC/Laptop
You should visit these websites if you want to learn how to enable Bluetooth since these devices have different versions of their operating systems.
Also, you will find additional information that will make the connection process smoother.
Connecting Realme Buds Air 3 to a MacBook
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: How do I pair my Realme Bluetooth buds?
- Answer: To get the buds in pairing mode, open the case, and they will automatically power on and go into pairing mode.
- If the buds have been connected to a device before, they will reconnect to that device, provided it has Bluetooth enabled and is within range.
- You can also manually enable pairing mode, but the steps depend on the earbuds model.
- Question: Where is the pairing button on Realme Buds?
- Answer: Realme earbuds come in different models, each with a different pairing mode button. For instance, the Realme Buds Air 3 uses the multifunction button on the side of the case as the pairing button. You hold it for three seconds while the buds are in the case, and they go into pairing mode.
- On the other hand, the Buds Air 2 Neo uses the button inside the case as the pairing button. You put both buds in the case and hold the button for three seconds to enable pairing mode.
- On some models, you have to put the earbuds inside the case and press the touch areas on both buds for 3-5 seconds.
- Question: How do you turn on Realme earbuds?
- Answer: When you open the charging case, Realme earbuds automatically turn on and go into pairing mode. The earbuds will automatically power off if they are left in pairing mode for a long time (usually between ten to thirty minutes, depending on the model)
- You can power them on when this happens by putting them in the case, closing it then opening it.
Conclusion
If you know how to get the Realme buds into pairing mode, connecting them to any device is easy.
Fortunately, the buds go into pairing mode whenever you open the case and power them on for the first time.
Additionally, the manufacturer provides ways to manually enable pairing mode if you want to connect them to a different device. Just remember to turn off Bluetooth on the first device so that it does not interfere with the connection of the second one.
Reset the buds or contact Realme’s support for assistance if you encounter any connection issues.
