How to Put Echo Buds in Pairing Mode

This article explains how to put Echo Buds into pairing mode, including setting up Echo Buds in the Alexa app.

How Do I Get My Amazon Echo Buds Into Pairing Mode?

To get your Echo Buds into pairing mode, the Buds need to be in the case, and they need to be charged. If your Buds aren’t charged, plug the case in and make sure they’re fully charged before you start this process. If they are charged, then you’re ready to go.

Here’s how to get your Amazon Echo Buds into pairing mode:

1. Open the Echo Buds case.

2. Turn the case over and press the pairing button for at least three seconds.

   The Echo Buds must remain in the case throughout this process. Be careful to keep the Buds in place during this step.

3. Turn the case back over and verify that the LED is blinking blue. If it is, then the Echo Buds are in pairing mode.

4. Use the Bluetooth-enabled devices of your choice to search for the Echo Buds and complete the pairing process.

Why Won’t My Echo Buds Connect?

If your Echo Buds don’t connect, you may need to set them up in the Alexa app on your phone first. Some Echo Buds can pair with any Bluetooth device right out of the box, while later versions of the hardware can’t be paired with anything until they’ve been set up. After the initial setup, you can then use the instructions in the previous section to pair your Echo Buds to your computer or any other Bluetooth-compatible audio source.

Here’s how to set up your Echo Buds with the Alexa app:

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.

2. Open the Echo Buds case.

3. Press the button on the case for at least three seconds.

4. Check the LED on the case to make sure it’s blinking blue.

5. On your phone, tap Continue.

6. Wait for the Echo Buds to connect.

7. When the pairing request appears, tap Pair & connect.

8. Tap Pair.

9. Your Echo Buds are now set up in the Alexa app, and you should be able to pair them with the device of your choice. Tap LATER to finish or CONTINUE if you want to learn about touch gestures and determine the best ear and wingtip sizes.

What If Echo Buds Still Won’t Connect or Lose Connection?

If your Echo Buds won’t connect, and you’ve tried setting them up in the Alexa app as outlined above, then there are a few other fixes that you can try. These fixes should also work if your Echo Buds lose connection after you’ve already paired them.

If your Echo Buds don’t connect or lose connection, try these fixes:

• Ensure your Echo Buds are charged: Connect the Echo Buds case to a compatible charger via a micro-USB cable, securely place the buds in the case, and close the case. If the buds aren’t charged or run out of power, they will disconnect.
• Check to make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device: If Bluetooth isn’t turned on, the Echo Buds won’t connect. The buds will also disconnect if Bluetooth is ever turned off. Many devices will automatically turn off Bluetooth when the batteries get low, so make sure your device is fully charged.
• Try to force a reconnect: Enable airplane mode on your phone and leave it on for about a moment. Then turn airplane mode off and try to reconnect your Echo Buds.
• Restart your device: Try turning your phone or computer off and then back on again, then attempt to reconnect the Echo Buds.
• Factory reset your Echo Buds: You can attempt a factory reset of your Echo Buds as a last resort. Select Forget Device in the Alexa app, unpair the buds from your phone, place the buds in their case, then press the button on the case until the LED turns solid orange.