Searching for ways to check the Beats battery on your iPhone to know how much juice is left or if they need to be charged?
Whether you have Beats Studio 3 or a Beats pill, keep reading to learn the proper way to check the battery levels of your beats on your iPhone. We’ll be breaking down the methods for different Beats and Apple products in this clear and straightforward article.
Checking Beats Battery On An iPhone
Before trying out any of these methods, ensure you have paired your Beats headphones or earbuds with the Apple device.
- Turn on the Bluetooth device on your iPhone.
- All Beatsdevices have a system button used to make the headphones discoverable via Bluetooth.
- Hold the system button on the earbud’s charging case or the headphone until the LED light blinks.
- Open the Bluetooth menu on your Apple device and look in the list of discoverable devices.
- Tap on the headphone’s model, and the phone will be paired.
Fortunately, newer iOS devices only require you to turn on your phone’s Bluetooth, bring the headphone or headset near proximity, and you’ll be paired instantly.
1. Using A Charging Case
This method is the fastest way to know the remaining battery life of your Beats earbuds. It works with all iPhone devices and supports every Beats earbud, including Beats Studio Buds, Beats Fit Pro, and the Powerbeats Pro.
- Open the charging case of your Beats with each earbud in place.
- Bring your iPhone close to the charging case.
- You’ll see two battery percentages within a few seconds on your iPhone screen.
- One will be your earbud’s remaining battery, and the other will show the remaining battery of the charging case.
2. Adding An On-screen Widget
You can also add a battery widget on your iPhone’s home screen.
- Swipe right on the screen to land on today’s view screen.
- Hold any of the widgets until you see each widget start
- You’ll see a ‘+’ icon. Click on it and select batteries from the pop-up menu.
- You’ll find several battery widget previews.
- Select the widget style you like.
- Tap on the add widget icon, and the battery percentage will show on the screen.
- If you want the widget to be in a different position, tap and hold it and drag it to the desired position.
- Tap anywhere on the screen to save the changes you made.
- Several widgets can also show the battery levels of more than one connected device without a hitch.
3. Asking Siri
One of the simplest methods to check the remaining battery of your beats is to ask the phone’s virtual assistant, Siri.
- Hold the power button on either of the earbuds to activate voice control.
- After you hear a chime, say, ‘Hi, Siri.’ and ask about the battery status of your Beats earphones.
4. Checking Beats Battery In Notification Center
If you don’t want to add a widget, setting it up on the phone’s notifications area is another way to check the battery levels.
- Pair the Beats headphones with the iPhone or iPad using the instructions shared earlier.
- Bring your finger to the top of the screen and swipe down.
- A drop-down menu will appear. This is the control center or the notification center of your iPhone.
- You’ll see a now-playing widget on the right, displaying a small headphone icon.
- Click on the icon, and you’ll see the name of your headphones and their battery percentage.
5. Checking Beats Battery Status From Settings Menu
- Find the settings icon on your device’s screen and click on it.
- If your headphones or earbuds are connected, you’ll see a Beats headphones tab at the page’s top.
- Tap on the tab to reveal the battery life and information like the model number, the headphone’s name, and some technical knowledge.
6. Accessing Battery Status From Bluetooth Settings
You can easily find the headphones tab in the settings menu after establishing a secure connection via Bluetooth. However, you can still view the remaining battery from the Bluetooth tab if you don’t see the tab and have your headphones connected.
- Open the settings menu.
- Tap on the Bluetooth tab.
- You’ll see a list of devices paired with your phone.
- Locate the name of your headphones from the paired Bluetooth device list and tap on the ‘i’ on the right side of the screen.
- Another menu will open up, showing the charging status.
7. Bringing Battery Widget To The Home Screen
While earlier iOS versions allow the user to add a battery widget on today’s view page, iOS version 14 and above allows the user to drag the battery screen anywhere on the home screen.
- Tap an empty portion of the home screen until you see the ‘+’ icon.
- Scroll through the list and select the batteries option.
- Your battery widget will appear on the home screen.
- The widget can also be placed elsewhere on the home screen.
8. Adding Battery Widget On iPhone 11
This 13th-generation iPhone uses a slightly different technique to add the widget due to its iOS version.
- Pair the wireless headphones with the phone.
- Swipe right from the home screen.
- Scroll to the bottom, and you’ll see an edit button.
- Tap on it to open a list of options.
- Look for the ‘More widgets’ option, tap on it, and select the batteries can.
- This will add the battery widget to the other list of active widgets on the phone.
9. Changing the Battery Widget In iOS 14
- After you have accessed the edit mode, tap the ‘+’ icon.
- If you own an iPhone X or a new model, the icon will appear on your screen’s top left corner.
- Scroll to the batteries option and select.
- You can choose the widget size and the area on the screen you want it pinned.
10. Checking Battery Status Using Apple Watch
- Pair the apple watch with your earbuds or headphones.
- Swipe up on the watch screen, and you’ll see a list of options.
- Please scroll to the control center and tap on it.
- In the control center, tap on the battery icon.
- You can now view the charging left on your Apple Watch and the Beats earphones.
11. Checking The Battery Level From The Headphone
Some models of Beats earbuds, like the Powerbeats Pro, have blinking LED lights to indicate the battery level. The indicator light on the left earphone shows the hours of playback left.
For example, if you see a white LED light, there are at least 15 hours of playback, whereas a red LED indicates that they need to be charged.
However, some other models don’t include LED indicators. You can check your headphone model’s specifications and review the user manual to know whether or not the feature is included.
Beats Not Connecting To iPhone
1. Check The Charging Status
The most common reason the earphones won’t connect is the battery level. If the battery is nearly depleted, the headphones won’t pair. You can charge the earphones for at least 20 minutes before trying to connect.
Beats headphones provide a decent amount of playback time, but they don’t turn off automatically when music is not playing. To conserve the battery, it is recommended to switch off the earbuds or headphones when they are not in use.
2. Check The Bluetooth On Your Phone
Ensure the Bluetooth on your phone is turned on and is discoverable. If you don’t see the Bluetooth icon near the battery icon on the top right corner of the screen, go to settings, tap on Bluetooth, and turn it on.
The toggle will turn green when Bluetooth is on. If there’s a hardware issue, the toggle may turn on for a while but then turn off itself. You can also unpair the headphones and try pairing them again.
Follow these steps to pair:
- Open the Bluetooth menu from the settings.
- Tap on the ‘i’ on the right side of your headphone’s name.
- At the end of the screen, you’ll see the option ‘forget device.’
- Click on it, and your headphones will be unpaired.
- Now open your Bluetooth menu again and search for nearby devices ready to pair.
- Hopefully, you’ll see the headphone’s name. Tap on it to pair.
You can turn Bluetooth on and off on both devices, which can sometimes solve the issue. Restarting your phone can also work in some cases. Rebooting the devices can resolve any software glitches causing the problem.
3. Issues With The iOS
While Apple’s iOS crashes less than an android device, some hardware or software issues can still create problems with its functionality. Devices running earlier iOS versions can face this issue and need to update their iOS to get the latest updates and bug fixes for better functionality.
Final Thoughts
If you still fail to pair the earbuds or cannot view the battery percentage, there can be a hardware issue, an iOS malfunction, or a faulty headphone. In situations like these, it’s best to approach a certified professional who can troubleshoot and diagnose the problem. They have the expertise to resolve the issue without you worrying about anything.
Connecting Beats earphones to your iPhone is straightforward. Reviewing the information presented here will assist you in securing your wireless headphones without a hitch.