How to Turn Off Beats Solo 3: User Manuals and Instructions

The Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones are a popular choice for music lovers who want to enjoy their favorite tunes without the hassle of wires. With up to 40 hours of battery life, these headphones offer a long-lasting listening experience. However, turning off the headphones can be a bit tricky for some users. This is where the user manual and instructions come in handy. In this guide, users can learn how to turn on and charge their headphones, pair them with different devices, and use them to play music, answer calls, and control volume. The guide also includes troubleshooting tips for common issues such as distorted sound, compatibility problems, and microphone malfunction. Whether you are a new or experienced user, this guide provides valuable information on how to get the most out of your Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones.

Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones

User Manuals

Set up and use your Solo3 Wireless headphones

Learn how to charge, pair, use, and reset your Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones.

Turn on and charge your headphones

To turn your headphones on or off, press and hold the power button for 1 second.

To charge your headphones, plug them into a power source using the included micro USB cable. As the headphones charge, the Fuel Gauge lights flash. When charging is complete, all five lights will remain lit.

To check the Fuel Gauge, which shows battery level and charging status, press and release the power button.

Your headphones provide up to 40 hours of playback from 2 hours of charging, and up to 3 hours of playback from a 5-minute charge.

To conserve battery or use your headphones when the battery is depleted, plug in the RemoteTalk cable to use your headphones in wired mode.

Pair your headphones

Learn how to pair your headphones with your device.

Pair with an iPhone that uses iOS 10 or later

If you have an iPhone that uses iOS 10 or later, follow these steps:

1. Hold your headphones next to your unlocked iPhone.
2. Press the power button on your headphones for 1 second.
3. After a few seconds, your iPhone asks you to connect. If it doesn’t, press the power button on your headphones for 5 seconds.
4. Follow the instructions on your iPhone.

When you set up your headphones in this way, they set up automatically with your other devices that are signed in to iCloud and using iOS 10 or later, macOS Sierra or later, or watchOS 3 or later.

Your headphones are kept up to date automatically when you set them up with an iPhone that uses iOS 10 or later. If your headphones aren’t paired with an iPhone that uses iOS 10 or later, you can use Beats Updater to update your firmware.

Pair with a Mac or another device that uses Bluetooth

If you have some other Bluetooth device, follow these steps to pair your headphones with that device:

1. Press the power button for 5 seconds. When the Fuel Gauge flashes, your headphones are discoverable.
2. Go to Bluetooth settings on your device. For example, on your Mac, choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
3. Select your headphones from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.

Pair with an Android device

If you have an Android device, follow these steps:

1. Get the Beats app for Android.
2. Press the power button for 5 seconds. When the Fuel Gauge flashes, your headphones are discoverable.
3. Select Connect on your Android device.

Use your headphones

Learn how to play music, change the volume, and answer calls.

Play music

To play music, use the “b” button  on the left earcup, or use the center button on the RemoteTalk cable in wired mode.

• To pause or play a track, press once.
• To skip to the next track, press twice. To skip backward, press three times.
• To scan forward through a track, press twice and hold on the second press. To scan backward through a track, press three times and hold on the third press.

Change the volume

To control playback volume, use the volume buttons on the left earcup or the RemoteTalk cable. To control call volume, use the volume controls on your phone.

• Press and release the volume up button, or press and hold to increase volume continuously.
• Press and release the volume down button, or press and hold to decrease volume continuously.

Answer calls

To answer phone calls, use the “b” button  on the left earcup, or the center button on the RemoteTalk cable.

• To answer or end a call, press once.
• To answer a second incoming call and put the first call on hold, press once. When two calls are active, this switches between calls.
• To reject an incoming call, press and hold for 1 second.
• To stop listening through your headphones and send the call to the phone, press twice.

Hands-free controls

To activate Siri on your iOS device or the voice-command feature on another device, use the “b” button  on the left earcup, or the center button on the RemoteTalk cable. Just press and hold until you hear a chime, then say what you need.

Reset Solo3 Wireless

1. Hold down the volume down button and the power button for 10 seconds.

2. When the Fuel Gauge flashes, release the buttons.

Your headphones are now reset and ready to be set up with your devices again.

Sound troubleshooting – Beats headphones and earphones

Snapping, crackling, popping, or no audio on one side

1. Make sure the 3.5 mm audio jack is fully plugged in. The straight input connects to your headset, and the L-shaped input connects to your audio device.
2. Check that your audio source is on and working.
3. If your audio source is a computer or laptop, try adjusting the configuration settings.
4. If you still hear distorted sound, try a different audio source and an alternate cable.

Volume too high

Turn the source volume down.

Phone not responding to button presses

Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected. For multi-press functions, vary the speed of presses when you use the remote/mic.

Compatibility issues

Remember to install the latest software updates on your device. The inline remote/mic may have limited functionality with devices that don’t run iOS.

Microphone does not pick up sound

• Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected and that the socket is clean and clear.
• Check that the microphone—located on the back of the remote—isn’t blocked or covered.
• Make sure the straight-end of the plug is connected to the headphones and the angled L-shaped plug is connected to the audio source.
• If you’re using your Beats with a computer, make sure that your computer microphone is set to the correct input source.

Specifications

answer/end calls, activate voice commands
Reset| Hold down volume down and power buttons for 10 seconds
Sound Troubleshooting| Check audio jack, audio source, configuration settings, try different audio source and cable
Compatibility| Install latest software updates, limited functionality with non-iOS devices
Microphone| Check connection and socket, unblock microphone, check plug orientation, set correct input source on computer

FAQ’s

How do I turn on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

To turn on your headphones, press and hold the power button for 1 second.

How do I charge my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

To charge your headphones, plug them into a power source using the included micro USB cable. When charging is complete, all five Fuel Gauge lights will remain lit.

How long does it take to charge my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

It takes 2 hours to fully charge your headphones, and you can get up to 3 hours of playback from a 5-minute charge.

How do I check the battery level of my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

To check the battery level, press and release the power button to see the Fuel Gauge.

How do I pair my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones with an iPhone?

Hold your headphones next to your unlocked iPhone and press the power button for 1 second. Follow the instructions on your iPhone to connect.

How do I pair my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones with a Mac or another device that uses Bluetooth?

Press the power button for 5 seconds to make your headphones discoverable, then go to Bluetooth settings on your device and select your headphones from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices.

How do I play music on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

To play music, use the “b” button on the left earcup or the center button on the RemoteTalk cable in wired mode. Press once to pause or play a track, twice to skip to the next track, and three times to skip backward.

How do I change the volume on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Use the volume buttons on the left earcup or the RemoteTalk cable to control playback volume. To control call volume, use the volume controls on your phone.

How do I answer calls on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Use the “b” button on the left earcup or the center button on the RemoteTalk cable to answer or end a call. Press once to answer or end a call, and press and hold for 1 second to reject an incoming call.

How do I activate Siri or voice-command feature on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Use the “b” button on the left earcup or the center button on the RemoteTalk cable to activate Siri or voice-command feature. Press and hold until you hear a chime, then say what you need.

How do I reset my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Hold down the volume down button and the power button for 10 seconds, then release the buttons when the Fuel Gauge flashes. Your headphones are now reset and ready to be set up with your devices again.

What should I do if I hear distorted sound from my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Make sure the audio jack is fully plugged in, check that your audio source is on and working, try adjusting the configuration settings if using a computer or laptop, and try a different audio source and an alternate cable if you still hear distorted sound.

What should I do if my phone is not responding to button presses on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Make sure that the headset plug is securely connected and vary the speed of presses when using the remote/mic for multi-press functions.

How can I ensure compatibility with my device when using my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones?

Install the latest software updates on your device and note that the inline remote/mic may have limited functionality with devices that don’t run iOS.

What should I do if the microphone on my Beats Solo 3 Wireless Headphones does not pick up sound?

Make sure the headset plug is securely connected and that the socket is clean and clear, check that the microphone on the back of the remote isn’t blocked or covered, ensure the straight-end of the plug is connected to the headphones and the angled L-shaped plug is connected to the audio source, and make sure that your computer microphone is set to the correct input source if using your Beats with a computer.

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