Connecting my BNT Bluetooth headphones to PC, Phoned or Tablets

Connecting my BNT Bluetooth earbuds to a phone, tablet, or PC

Applicable products: Audio Series, BNT Clip 2 S

Applicable system: Unrelated to OS version

💡 Note: This document applies only to BNT earbuds. For details about earbuds of other brands, refer to their respective user guides or consult the device vendor.

Connecting the earbuds to a phone/tablet

1. Put the earbuds in Pairing mode.

2. On your phone/tablet, go to Settings > Bluetooth and touch the name of the earbuds in the device list to pair.

3. Once connected, we recommend downloading the BNT Audio Connect App from the app store to unlock more features.

• Reconnecting: The steps for reconnecting the earbuds after unpairing them are the same as connecting for the first time. If the connection fails, refer to Unable to connect to or find the Bluetooth name of BNT Bluetooth earbuds.

• Single Earbud Replacement: When using a newly purchased single earbud or earbud charging case, place both earbuds into the case and open the lid. Press and hold the Function button to reset the earbuds to factory settings, then re-pair and connect them.

Connecting the earbuds to a PC

PCs running Windows 10 / Windows 11

1. Put the earbuds in Pairing mode.

2. In the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the Start menu and then the Settings icon.

3. Go to Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window, select Bluetooth. The PC will automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.

4. Find and click the name of your earbuds on the list. Wait until a message displays indicating that your device is ready to go.

(If the connection fails, refer to Unable to connect the BNT earbuds to a PC for troubleshooting.)

PCs running macOS

1. Put the earbuds in Pairing mode.

2. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner and select System Preferences.

3. Select Bluetooth. The PC will automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices.

4. Once the earbuds are detected, click Connect next to the earbuds' name.

How to enter Bluetooth pairing mode

Find your specific model below to see how to put your BNT Buds, BNT Clip, BNT Lace, or BNT Studio devices into Pairing mode.

Table 1. Methods for BNT Buds series / BNT Clip earbuds

Product Model	Pairing Steps
BNT Buds SE 4 ANC BNT Buds SE 3	Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button at the bottom for at least 2 seconds until the indicator on the charging case flashes white.
BNT Buds SE 2	Open the charging case and keep the lid open. Touch and hold the touch control areas on the left and right handles for at least 3 seconds until the indicator on the charging case flashes white.
BNT Buds Luxe	Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
BNT Buds Pro 5 / BNT Buds 7i / BNT Buds 6 BNT Buds Pro 4 / BNT Buds 6i / BNT Clip 2 BNT Clip / BNT Buds Pro 3 / BNT Buds 5 BNT Buds 4E / BNT Buds Pro / BNT Buds 4 BNT Buds 3 / BNT Buds 4i / BNT Buds 5i BNT Buds Pro 2	Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
BNT Buds 3i / BNT Buds Lite / BNT Buds BNT Pods 3 / BNT Pods Lite	Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
BNT Arc / BNT Buds SE	Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.
BNT Buds 2 Pro / BNT Buds 2 BNT Pods Pro / BNT Pods	Place the earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the Function button on the charging case for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes.

Table 2. Methods for BNT Lace series neckband earbuds

Product Model	Pairing Steps
BNT Lace Pro 2	Flip the Power switch to expose the green dot. Separate the earbuds from each other. Press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds or longer until the indicator flashes white. Note: The earbuds automatically enter Pairing mode when powered on for the first time. The Function button is not supported for pairing while connected via a USB port.
BNT Lace Lite BNT Sport Pro	Press and hold the Function button for 4 to 6 seconds until the indicator flashes white.
BNT Lace Pro BNT Lace	Separate the earbuds from each other. Press and hold the Power button for 4 to 6 seconds until the indicator flashes white.
BNT Sport Bluetooth Earbuds BNT Sport Wireless Earphones	Press and hold the Function button for 2 to 4 seconds to power on the earbuds. The indicator will flash red and blue alternately.

Table 3. Methods for BNT Studio headphones

Product Model	Pairing Steps
BNT Studio	When the headphones are powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds until the indicator flashes white.