Soundcore has various earbuds with varying features and are easy to operate. For these reasons, I purchased the Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds and was excited to try them out.
However, I did not fully understand how to operate them, especially how to get them into pairing mode.
Luckily, the user manual was available online, and it helped me understand my earbuds better. This article will help you also get your Soundcore earbuds into pairing mode as I did and connect them to any device.
Key Takeaways
- If using the earbuds for the first time after purchasing them, remove the protective film on the buds so that the metal contacts on the earbuds touch those in the case.
- Soundcore earbuds follow different pairing procedures depending on the earbuds’ model.
- Before pairing the earbuds to any device, ensure they are fully charged.
- The earbuds will automatically enter pairing mode when you power them on.
- They will also automatically connect to the last device they were connected to if it is in range and has Bluetooth activated.
- If the earbuds remain idle for extended periods without pairing to any device, they will automatically power off.
- You can enable pairing mode manually even though the earbuds are already connected to a device. The steps to do this vary according to the earbuds model.
- The LEDs on the earbuds and the case provide information on the earbuds’ battery and pairing status.
Getting Soundcore Earbuds into Pairing Mode
The first step to pairing Soundcore earbuds to any device is to get the earbuds into pairing mode. The procedure depends on the model of the Soundcore earbuds; therefore, we will look at each model separately.
Life P2i
Anker Soundcore Life P2i
- Open the charging case to power the earbuds. You have to take the buds out of the case on some models.
- The earbuds will automatically enter pairing mode when you open the case, and you can complete the pairing process on your phone, laptop, TV, etc.
- The LED on the charging case will be rapidly blinking white to show the earbuds are in pairing mode, and it will be off or blink white slowly once the earbuds are paired to a device.
- On other models like the Life P3, the LEDs on the case will light white for three seconds and then go off to show a successful pairing process.
You can force the earbuds to get into pairing mode by following the steps below:
- Place both earbuds into the charging case but do not close it.
- Press and hold the charging case button for three seconds, and some models’ LEDs or earbuds will flash white. This shows that the earbuds are in pairing mode.
- You can also reset the earbuds by placing them both in the case and then pressing and holding the button on the case for ten seconds. The LEDs on the case will flash red (or white on some models) three times to show the reset is successful.
Putting Soundcore Life P2i in Pairing Mode
If you leave the earbuds idle without connecting them to a device, they will automatically power off after ten or thirty minutes on some models like the Life Note 3. If this happens, you can turn them on and get them in pairing mode by pressing and holding the multifunction buttons (or touchpad on other models) on both earbuds for three seconds.
Additionally, the earbuds have Mono mode, allowing you to use only one earbud. To activate this mode, simply put the earbud you are not using into the case and close it.
Life A2 NC/Life Dot 2 NC/ Life Dot 2/Life A2 NC+
Soundcore Life A2 NC
- Ensure the earbuds are properly charged before enabling the pairing mode.
- Take the buds out of the case to turn them on. The LED on the buds will flash white for one second to show the buds are on.
- Opening the case turns on the Life Dot 2 NC/Life A2 NC+ models.
- The earbuds automatically go into pairing mode when they are powered on. You will know they are in pairing mode when the LED on one bud is flashing white rapidly, and the other earbud’s LED will be flashing white slowly. You might have to wait 3 – 5 seconds for the buds to pair.
- Note that the earbuds will automatically pair to the last device they connected to if the device is within the Bluetooth range and has Bluetooth enabled.
- You will know the earbuds have successfully paired to a device when the LED on the earbuds lights for a second and then goes off.
Pairing Life A2 NC for the First Time
You can enable pairing mode manually even if the buds are connected to a device by following the steps below:
- Place both buds in their case.
- Press the charging case button for three seconds. Do this while the case is open.
Press this button for three seconds to initiate pairing
- The LEDs on the earbuds will flash white to show they are in pairing mode.
Getting Life A2 NC in Pairing Mode Manually
If you are having pairing problems, you can reset the buds by placing them in the charging case and pressing the button on the case for ten seconds (while the case is open).
The LEDs on the earbuds will flash red three times and then go into pairing mode.
The above procedures apply to the Life Dot 2 earbuds except for resetting and manually entering pairing mode.
To reset the Life Dot 2 earbuds, place both in the case, then press the buttons on each earbud for eight seconds. The LEDs will flash red three times.
Press buttons on each earbud for 8 seconds to reset Life Dot 2 earbuds (while the buds are inside the case)
To manually enable the pairing mode on the Life Dot 2 earbuds, place both in the case and press the multifunction button for three seconds.
Life A1
Soundcore Life A1
Remove the earbuds from the case to turn them on. The LED on the earbuds will light white for one second to show they are on.
The earbuds will automatically enter pairing mode when powering them on. You will know they are in pairing mode when the LED on one of the earbuds flashes white rapidly.
You can also manually enable pairing mode by following the steps below:
- Take both earbuds out of the case.
- Press and hold the button on the buds for eight seconds to turn them off.
- Then take one of the earbuds and press the multifunction button for three seconds to power it on.
- The LED on the earbud will flash white.
- Press the button on the other earbud for one second to turn it on. The earbuds are now in pairing mode.
Putting the Soundcore Life A1 Earbuds in Pairing Mode Manually
A20i/A25i
Soundcore A20i
When you open the case and remove the earbuds, they automatically power on and enter pairing mode. You will know the buds are in pairing mode when the LED flashes white rapidly.
You can also manually enable pairing mode by taking the earbuds out of the case. Then press and hold the touchpads for three seconds. The LEDs on the earbuds will start to flash white rapidly.
Press the touchpads on both earbuds for three seconds to enter pairing mode
Once the earbuds are paired to a device, the LED will light steady white for one second and then go off.
If you experience pairing issues or any other issue, press and hold the touchpad of each bud for eight seconds to factory reset them.
Liberty 3 Pro
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro
Open the charging case to power the earbuds, and they will automatically be in pairing mode. Alternatively, you can manually power the earbuds by placing them in your ears and pressing and holding the touchpad for three seconds.
You will know the earbuds are in pairing mode when the two LEDs in the case flash white.
You can also manually enable pairing mode by putting the earbuds in the charging case and pressing the button on the case for three seconds. The LEDs in the case will flash white to show the buds are in pairing mode.
To enter pairing mode manually, press the button on the back of the case for three seconds (while the earbuds are inside the case and the case is open)
These earbuds can pair to two devices simultaneously. You can enable this feature by placing the earbuds in your ears and pressing the touchpad for five seconds.
How to Enable Multipoint Connections on Liberty 3 Pro
If you experience pairing issues, place both earbuds in the case and press the button on the case for approximately ten seconds to reset them. The LEDs on the case will flash white (red for the Liberty 2 Pro Upgraded Version) three times to show a reset is in progress.
Liberty 2
Soundcore Liberty 2
When you open the case, the buds will power on and go into pairing mode. You will know they are in pairing mode when the LED on the right earbud blinks white rapidly.
Press the multifunction button on any earbuds for one second to manually turn them on.
To enable pairing mode, place both earbuds in the case and close it. Next, open the case but do not take the earbuds out.
Proceed to press the button on the case for three seconds or until you see one of the earbuds flashing white rapidly to show they are in pairing mode.
How to Manually Enable Pairing on Soundcore Liberty 2
In some instances, you might have to pair each earbud separately. In other instances, you pair only to the primary earbud, and it will automatically connect to the second one. It depends on your phone and its operating system.
Liberty Neo
Soundcore Liberty Neo
Take the earbuds out of their charging case to power them on automatically. Alternatively, you can power them on by pressing the multifunction buttons on both earbuds for one second. You will know both earbuds are on when their LEDs flash white rapidly.
When both buds are flashing white rapidly, it means the left earbud is connecting to the right one, but the earbuds are not yet connected to a source device.
When the right earbud is flashing white rapidly, and the left is flashing white slowly, the left and right earbuds have paired successfully.
When both earbuds’ LEDs flash white slowly, they are connected and have successfully paired to your device.
Manually enable pairing mode by pressing the multifunction buttons on the earbuds for three seconds.
Complete the Pairing Process
Once the earbuds are in pairing mode, you can complete the pairing process on the device to which you want to connect the earbuds, i.e., the source device.
When you activate Bluetooth on the source device, search for the earbuds’ model name, e.g., ‘Soundcore Sport X10’, select it, and tap pair to complete the pairing process.
The steps to enable Bluetooth on such devices varies depending on the manufacturer, operating system, and model.
You can find the correct steps to enable Bluetooth on Windows, Android or iOS, and other operating systems on their websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: How do you connect Soundcore wireless earbuds?
- Answer: Soundcore earbuds automatically go into pairing mode when they are powered on.
- The earbuds can be forced into pairing mode if they automatically connect to a device you did not want them to connect to.
- You can enable pairing mode manually by pressing and holding the multifunction button on the earbuds or the button on the charging case for a specific duration in seconds. Consult the earbuds’ user manual for specific instructions for your earbuds model.
- Question: How do I put Soundcore Life P2 in pairing mode?
- Answer: Ensure the earbuds are adequately charged, then open the case and take them out. They will automatically go into pairing mode.
- You can also manually enable pairing mode by taking both Soundcore earbuds out of the charging case and pressing the multifunction button on both earbuds for three seconds.
- You will see a red LED flash on both earbuds, press the multifunction button on one of them for three seconds, and it will start flashing white rapidly.
- Then press the multifunction button on the second earbud for one second. Give both earbuds a few seconds to pair, and both will be in pairing mode.
How to Manually Enable Pairing Mode on Soundcore Life P2
Conclusion
Soundcore has an extensive array of earbuds that cannot all be covered in this article. However, fortunately for you, the company has a comprehensive support page that contains the user manual for all its products. The page will also help you contact the customer support team if you encounter any challenges when using the earbuds.
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