JLAB Earbuds Manual: How to Set Up & Use JBUDS Air True Wireless Earbuds

The JLAB JBUDS Air True Wireless Earbuds are a popular choice for those who want to enjoy high-quality audio without the hassle of wires. To help users get the most out of their earbuds, JLAB has provided a detailed user manual that covers everything from first-time setup to troubleshooting common issues. In this manual, users will find step-by-step instructions on how to connect their earbuds to Bluetooth devices, how to use the touch sensors to control volume and playback, and how to customize the EQ settings for optimal sound quality. Additionally, the manual provides tips on how to properly fit the earbuds for maximum comfort and audio performance, as well as cautions on how to avoid damaging the earbuds or charging case. Whether you’re a first-time user or a seasoned audiophile, the JLAB JBUDS Air True Wireless Earbuds user manual is an essential resource for getting the most out of your earbuds.

JLAB JBUDS Air True Wireless Earbuds User Manual

JLAB JBUDS Air True Wireless Earbuds User Manual

FIRST TIME SETUP

1. AUTO-CONNECTING EARBUDS
   Press and hold both touch sensors 3+ seconds to power ON.
   One earbud turns solid white and the other earbud blinks blue/white indicating ready to pair to your device.

2. CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH
   Select “JLab JBuds Air” in your device settings.
   Voice prompt “Bluetooth connected” followed by solid white lights will indicate you are connected.

ADDING NEW / ADDITIONAL BLUETOOTH DEVICES:
Turn OFF Bluetooth from any previously connected device. Turn ON Bluetooth from new device. Take earbuds out of the case.
Earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth Pairing. Select “JLab JBuds Air” in new device settings to connect.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

VOLUME DOWN: Single tap
SIRI (iOS) or “OK GOOGLE”
(ANDROID): Double tap
ANSWER: Single tap
HANGUP: Double tap
REJECT INCOMING CALLS: Press & hold 1+ sec
TRACK BACK: Press & hold 1+ sec
TURN ON: Press & hold 3+ sec
CHANGE EQ: Triple tap (JBuds Air will cycle 3 EQ settings)| VOLUME UP: Single tap
ANSWER: Single tap
HANGUP: Double tap
REJECT INCOMING CALLS: Press & hold 1+ sec
PLAY / PAUSE: Double tap
TRACK FORWARD: Press & hold 1+ sec
TURN ON: Press & hold 3+ sec
CHANGE EQ: Triple tap
(JBuds Air will cycle 3 EQ settings)
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TURN OFF EARBUDS WITHOUT CHARGING CASE:
Enter your Bluetooth device settings and disconnect the JBuds Air. Earbuds will power OFF after 3 minutes.

VOICE PROMPTS

“Ready to Pair”: JBuds Air are ready to pair to Bluetooth device
“Bluetooth Connected”: Earbud is connected to device
“Battery Full”: 100-75%
“Battery Medium”: 75-20%
“Low Battery”: Less than 25%
When power decreases to 10%, “Low Battery” will play

CUSTOM EQ3 SOUND MODES

Tap either the right or left earbud 3 times for different EQ settings (JBuds Air will cycle 3 EQ settings).

| JLab SIGNATURE
JLab C3™ signature sound with
amplified bass and vocals| BALANCED
Even sound with no additional
enhancements| BASS BOOST
Amplified bass and sub-bass
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CHARGING EARBUDS

1. Match the corresponding L and R letters on the charging case for proper charging. The earbuds will auto power OFF and start charging. 1 Blue lights will indicate earbuds are charging and will turn OFF when fully charged.
2. Earbuds will auto power ON and reconnect to your device when taken out of the case.

CHARGING CASE

Connect the JBuds Air to computer or USB 5V 1A (or less) output device.
LEDs pulse white when charging and turn solid white when fully charged.

FITTING

Try all the optional Cush Fins and ear tips for best fit and proper seal.

The Cush Fin should be aligned by positioning the contour around the microphone hole.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NO AUDIO IN ONE EARBUD (MANUAL RESET)

1. Enter your Bluetooth device settings and forget the JBuds Air.

2. Open the charging case door and leave both earbuds inside. Starting with ONE earbud, quickly press the button 7x times. Light will blink blue 4x times. Leave the earbuds in the charging case.
   

3. Repeat with the other earbud.
   Quickly press the button 7x times. Light will blink blue 4x times.
   

4. Take both earbuds out of the charging case. Wait for one of the earbuds to turn solid white and one to blink blue/white. You are now ready to pair to your Bluetooth device.
   

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TROUBLESHOOTING
BLUETOOTH DEVICE DOES NOT CONNECT / RECONNECT

1. Enter your Bluetooth device settings and forget the JBuds Air.
2. On your device, turn OFF then ON Bluetooth.
3. Open the charging case and wait for one earbud to turn solid white and one to blink blue/white.
4. Select “JLab JBuds Air” in device settings to reconnect.

ECHOES ON CALLS

If you experience microphone echo/call quality with the JBuds Air, make sure the Cush Fin is not blocking the microphone port.

QUICK TIPS

• Fully dry off the earbuds before putting in the charging case to avoid any damage to the case. The earbuds are sweat/water resistant but the case is not.
• Either earbud can connect to your device and be used independently. Simply take out the earbud from the charging case and it will auto-connect.
• Choosing the correct ear tip makes a significant improvement in audio quality due to the proper seal for the driver. Try all ear tips for the best results.

WARNING

Fully dry off the earbuds before putting them in the charging case to avoid any damage to the case.
The earbuds are sweat/water resistant but the case is not.

CAUTIONS

• Avoid extreme heat, cold, and humidity.

• Avoid dropping or crushing the earbuds.

• Wax may build up in the earbud tips, lowering the sound quality.
  Carefully remove the wax with a cotton swab or other small tool to improve the sound quality.

• If you experience discomfort or pain, try lowering the volume or discontinuing use temporarily.

• If you experience regular discomfort while using this product, discontinue use and consult your physician.

• We recommend you treat your earbuds as you would a nice pair of sunglasses and keep them in a safe location when not in use.

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SPECIFICATION

• Volume down: Single tap
• Siri (iOS) or “OK GOOGLE” (Android): Double tap
• Answer: Single tap
• Hangup: Double tap
• Reject incoming calls: Press & hold 1+ sec
• Track back: Press & hold 1+ sec
• Turn on: Press & hold 3+ sec
• Change EQ: Triple tap (JBuds Air will cycle 3 EQ settings)
• Volume up: Single tap
• Answer: Single tap
• Hangup: Double tap
• Reject incoming calls: Press & hold 1+ sec
• Play / Pause: Double tap
• Track forward: Press & hold 1+ sec
• Change EQ: Triple tap (JBuds Air will cycle 3 EQ settings)

Voice Prompts|

• “Ready to Pair”: JBuds Air are ready to pair to Bluetooth device
• “Bluetooth Connected”: Earbud is connected to device
• “Battery Full”: 100-75%
• “Battery Medium”: 75-20%
• “Low Battery”: Less than 25%

Custom EQ3 Sound Modes|

• JLab Signature: JLab C3™ signature sound with amplified bass and vocals
• Balanced: Even sound with no additional enhancements
• Bass Boost: Amplified bass and sub-bass

Charging Earbuds|

• Match the corresponding L and R letters on the charging case for proper charging
• The earbuds will auto power OFF and start charging
• 1 Blue lights will indicate earbuds are charging and will turn OFF when fully charged
• Earbuds will auto power ON and reconnect to your device when taken out of the case

Charging Case|

• Connect the JBuds Air to computer or USB 5V 1A (or less) output device
• LEDs pulse white when charging and turn solid white when fully charged

Fitting|

• Try all the optional Cush Fins and ear tips for best fit and proper seal
• The Cush Fin should be aligned by positioning the contour around the microphone hole

Warnings and Cautions|

• Fully dry off the earbuds before putting them in the charging case to avoid any damage to the case
• The earbuds are sweat/water resistant but the case is not
• Avoid extreme heat, cold, and humidity
• Avoid dropping or crushing the earbuds
• Wax may build up in the earbud tips, lowering the sound quality. Carefully remove the wax with a cotton swab or other small tool to improve the sound quality
• If you experience discomfort or pain, try lowering the volume or discontinuing use temporarily
• If you experience regular discomfort while using this product, discontinue use and consult your physician
• We recommend you treat your earbuds as you would a nice pair of sunglasses and keep them in a safe location when not in use

FAQS

Can I use it with only one earbud at a time?

To expand on the previous reply, the answer is “yes, but.” The right earbud is the bud that receives the Bluetooth signal from your source. It then retransmits the signal to the left bud. So, if you want to use only the right bud and keep the left bud in its charging case, that will work fine as long as you stay within Bluetooth range of your source. But if you want to use only the left bud, you have to keep the right bud out of the case, turned on and within range of both your source and the left bud. If you put the right bud in its case, it will automagically turn off, cutting off the signal to the left bud.

Do the earbuds have latency while watching videos?

For listening to just music, the sound is fine. But watching videos with the latency of like (I’m guessing here) .25 seconds, it get’s noticeable and annoying to watch. On some videos, there’s just a slight delay of someone’s mouth moving and sound catching up with it. On other videos, the mouth has already finished a word and starting the next word and the sound is just playing the first word. I bought this to listen to music and watch videos but I guess I’ll just be using it for music since it’s cheap.

Will these work with android or amazon alexa?

They work with bluetooth enabled devices. So yes they work with android. Not sure what your question is about concerning Amazon alexa

Do the lights stop blinking when in use?

Yes

Only the right side works during phone calls. the left side is completely silent. Is that normal?

It clearly states in the instruction manual that only the right side will work during a phone call. That is probably to keep people from wearing them while driving.

The case is flashing on the first battery indication light and is stuck there. How do i fix it?

Make sure the buds are in the proper slots left and right. If the problem persists, contact customer support.

Do these have a touch button at all or is the button click only?

Touch button only

Do they have noise canceling features??

They’re not going to give you noise canceling like big headphones that surround your ears, but I’ve found that the Cloud foam tips also available from JLAB will block out a good amount of sound and enhance the music sound, especially bass.

Do the air icon have the be aware audio function?

Yes

How do i access the custom eq?

Three taps on either earbud should switch consecutively between the 3 equalization modes, but often, not all 3 register. Both the positioning of the tap and the timing are critical.

Will they pair with a computer? I’

Yes, as long as the computer has Bluetooth.

Can the charging case be bought separately?

No

How do you know what EQ setting the earbuds are on?

The earbuds give you a vocal auditory conformation (a female voice) which tells you which setting is currently on at the moment where you changed that setting.

Is the volume independent, or are they controlling the phones volume?

Volume is independent of phone volume

How do I add new or additional Bluetooth devices?

Turn OFF Bluetooth from any previously connected device. Turn ON Bluetooth from new device. Take earbuds out of the case. Earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth Pairing. Select “JLab JBuds Air” in new device settings to connect.

How do I connect my JLAB JBUDS Air True Wireless Earbuds to Bluetooth devices?

Press and hold both touch sensors for 3+ seconds to power ON. One earbud turns solid white and the other earbud blinks blue/white indicating ready to pair to your device. Select “JLab JBuds Air” in your device settings. Voice prompt “Bluetooth connected” followed by solid white lights will indicate you are connected.

How do I charge the earbuds and charging case?

Match the corresponding L and R letters on the charging case for proper charging. The earbuds will auto power OFF and start charging. One blue light will indicate earbuds are charging and will turn OFF when fully charged. Connect the JBuds Air to a computer or USB 5V 1A (or less) output device. LEDs pulse white when charging and turn solid white when fully charged.

How do I change the EQ settings?

Triple tap on either earbud to cycle between the three EQ settings (JLab Signature, Balanced, and Bass Boost).

How do I control volume and playback using the touch sensors?

Single tap on the right earbud for volume up, single tap on the left earbud for volume down, double tap on either earbud for play/pause, press and hold on either earbud for track forward or track back.

Can I pair the earbuds with a computer?

Yes, as long as the computer has Bluetooth.

Do the earbuds have noise-canceling features?

They do not have active noise canceling, but the Cloud foam tips available from JLAB can block out a good amount of sound and enhance the music sound, especially bass.

Do the earbuds have latency while watching videos?

Yes, there may be a noticeable delay of around .25 seconds, which can be annoying to watch.

Can I use only one earbud at a time?

Yes, but the right earbud is the bud that receives the Bluetooth signal from your source. It then retransmits the signal to the left bud. So, if you want to use only the right bud and keep the left bud in its charging case, that will work fine as long as you stay within Bluetooth range of your source.

How do I access the custom EQ?

Three taps on either earbud should switch consecutively between the 3 equalization modes, but often, not all 3 register. Both the positioning of the tap and the timing are critical.

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• JLab: True Wireless Headphones, Earbuds, Microphones, Personal Audio
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