How to Sync Bluetooth Headphones with an iPhone

If you have purchased Bluetooth headphones or received them as a gift, then you might be excited to start using them with your phone.

But if you haven’t dealt with a lot of Bluetooth devices before, then the process can be a little confusing.

Our tutorial below will walk you through the process of pairing iPhone Bluetooth headphones.

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How to Pair Your Bluetooth Headphones with an iPhone

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Bluetooth.
  3. Confirm that Bluetooth is enabled.
  4. Press and hold the pairing button on the headphones.
  5. Select the headphones from the list of devices.
  6. Enter the PIN (if requested).

Our guide continues below with additional information about pairing Bluetooth headphones on an iPhone, including pictures of these steps.

Bluetooth is an interesting technology that allows you to wirelessly sync devices with your iPhone.

Many people associate the term “Bluetooth” with wireless headsets that allow you to talk on and answer calls, but the technology supports a number of different devices, including headphones.

So if you have a pair of wireless headphones that you want to use with your iPhone, then you can follow the steps below to learn how to use them.

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If you don’t like the sound quality of your Bluetooth headphones, then you can look into some wired options. This pair on Amazon from Sennheiser offers excellent sound quality at an incredible price.

Our guide on how to connect Sony headphones to iPhone can provide you with additional information about pairing your headphones with an iPhone.

How to Use Bluetooth Headphones with an iPhone (Guide with Pictures)

You may need to have the PIN for your Bluetooth headphones to pair them with your iPhone. This is usually provided with documentation that comes with the headphones.

If there was no such documentation, then the PIN is often something simple like “0000” or “1111”. If that doesn’t work, then you will need to search online for the PIN for your particular model of Bluetooth headphones.

Step 1: Turn on the Bluetooth headphones.

Step 2: Touch the Settings icon.

open the settings menu

Step 3: Touch the Bluetooth option.

select the bluetooth option

Step 4: Move the slider next to Bluetooth from the left to the right to turn it on.

turn on bluetooth

Step 5: Select the Bluetooth headphones from the list of devices.

If it is the only Bluetooth device within range, then it may just open a screen that is requesting a PIN.

Step 6: Type the PIN for the Bluetooth headphones, then touch the Pair button.

enter the PIN for the headphones

Once the headphones have been paired with your phone, it will say “Connected” next to them on the Bluetooth menu on your iPhone.

how to sync bluetooth headphones with an iphone

Now that you know how to pair your Bluetooth headphones with your iPhone you will be able to use them to wirelessly listen to music from the apps on your iPhone like Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more.

If you’re looking for a good pair of Bluetooth headphones, then this pair on Amazon is an excellent choice.

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