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AKG N400NC Manual | Step-by-step Guide

The AKG N400NC comes with a specialized app, the amazing IPX7 waterproof certification, a driver size of 8.2mm, |Bluetooth 5.0, a battery life of about 6 hours, the HFP V1.6, A2DP V1.3, AVRCP V1.5 Bluetooth profiles, a working range of 10 meters, and more. Learn how to use them with this new AKG N400NC Manual.

If you are interested in purchasing these earbuds, you can easily do it using the AKG official website. Also, if you want to give the original manual a look, you can do it here.

AKG N400NC Specs Sheet

ModelAKG N400NC
WeightEarbuds: 7.7 grams each
Charging case: 65 grams
Waterproof/IP ratings  IPX7
Bluetooth version          V5.0
Range/Distance10 meters
Driver8.2mm
Audio DecodingSBC, AAC
Connectivity Port/Charging CableType-C
Speaker frequency response20Hz – 20kHz
Battery Life       Earbuds: About 6 hours
Charging Time  Earbuds: About 2 hours
Charging case: About 2.5 hours
App Support     Yes, AKG Headphone
Controls/Features         Play or pause music, turn the volume up and down, play the next and previous song, answer, end, and reject a call, voice assistant, mute or unmute the microphone, ANC
Accessories       Charging case, user manual, USB cable, ear tips, ear hooks
PriceAbout 150 USD

AKG N400NC Accessories

The earbuds come with the following accessories:

  • Charging case.
  • User manual.
  • USB cable.
  • Ear tips.
  • Ear hooks.
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AKG N400NC Manual | All You Need To Know!

How To Pair The Earbuds?       

To iOS and Android phones

Step 1: Open the lid of the charging case. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically.

When a white and blue light starts flashing on both earbuds, that means that they will be ready to pair with any device.

NOTE: If the earbuds don’t enter pairing mode automatically, all you have to do is to press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud one time, and then hold it for about 5 seconds.

Step 2: Turn on Bluetooth on the desired device.

Step 3: Go to the device’s Bluetooth settings.

Step 4: Select “AKG N400NC TWS”. If a password is needed, type “0000”. While this is happening, a light will flash slowly on the earbuds.

After that, a blue light will start flashing on both earbuds, and the pairing will be done.

To PC (Windows)

Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth on the desired device.

Step 2: Go to the settings.

Step 3: Go to “Bluetooth and other devices”.

Step 4: Click on “Add device”.

Step 5: Open the lid of the charging case. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically.

When a white and blue light starts flashing on both earbuds, that means that they will be ready to pair with any device.

NOTE: If the earbuds don’t enter pairing mode automatically, all you have to do is to press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud one time, and then hold it for about 5 seconds.

Step 6: Select “AKG N400NC TWS”. If a password is needed, type “0000”. While this is happening, a light will flash slowly on the earbuds.

After that, a blue light will start flashing on both earbuds, and the pairing will be done.

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How To Wear These Earbuds?

Step 1: Take both earbuds out of the charging case.

Step 2: Identify the left and right earbuds.

Step 3: Choose the ear tips that best suit your ears.

Step 4: Insert the headphones into the inner canal of the ears.

Step 5: Rotate for the best possible comfort and best fit, and make sure that the microphone is pointing to the mouth.

How To Turn On And Off?

Turn on: Open the lid of the charging case. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically.

Turn off: Place the earbuds into the charging case and close its lid. After that, the earbuds will turn off automatically.

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How to Control? / How to Operate? – Instructions

NOTE: The multifunction touch button is placed on the top part of the body of the earbuds.

  • Play or pause music: Press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud one time.
  • Play the next song: Press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud two times.
  • Play the previous song: Press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud three times.
  • Turn the volume down: Slide the multifunction touch button on the right earbud to the right.
  • Turn the volume up: Slide the multifunction touch button on the right earbud to the left.
  • Answer an incoming call: Press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud two times.
  • End a current call: Press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud two times.
  • Reject an incoming call: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on the right earbud for about 2 seconds.
  • Mute and unmute the microphone: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on the right earbud for about 3 seconds.
  • Activate the voice assistant: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on the right earbud for about 2 seconds.

How To Activate The ANC Mode?

To activate or deactivate the ANC mode in these earbuds, all you have to do is to slide the multifunction touch button on the left earbud to the left.

How To Activate The Mono Mode?

To activate or deactivate the mono mode in these earbuds, all you have to do is to pair the earbuds to the device and take out one of the earbuds from the charging case. It will start working by itself.

How To Charge The Earbuds?      

Earbuds

To charge the earbuds, all you have to do is to place them into the charging case and close the lid. The earbuds will start charging automatically.

Charging case

To charge the charging case, all you have to do is to connect the case to a USB charger or charging port with the included USB-A to C cable. It will start charging automatically. Also, the case can be charged using a wireless charger.

What Do The Lights Mean?     

Earbuds

  • A white and blue light starts flashing on both earbuds: The earbuds will be ready to pair with any device.
  • A blue light flashing on both earbuds: The pairing was successful.
  • A blue light flashing slowly on both earbuds: The pairing was unsuccessful.

Charging case

  • A red light flashing while charging: The case has a low battery.
  • A red and orange light flashing while charging: The case is charging.
  • All lights turn off while charging: The case is fully charged.
  • A red light flashing with the earbuds inside: The earbuds have a low battery.
  • A red and white light flashing with the earbuds inside: The earbuds are charging.
  • All lights turn off with the earbuds inside: The earbuds are fully charged.
  • A red light on while resetting the earbuds: The earbuds are resetting.
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How To Reset These Earbuds?

Step 1: Delete all “AKG N400NC TWS” pairing information from the connected device.

Step 2: Place the earbuds into the charging case and keep the lid open.

Step 3: Press and hold the button on the back of the charging case for about 5 seconds, and a red light will turn on. After that, the resetting will be done.

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A Guide To AKG N400NC APP

They can be used through a special application for phones, it is the AKG Headphone app. It is available on the Play Store and App Store.

Once the app is going and the earbuds are connected, it will be possible to see the percentage of the battery that they have. Likewise, the ANC, TalkThru, and Ambient Aware modes can be activated, according to the user’s wishes. Also, and just below that, there are the different EQ modes, which can be varied according to needs.

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Some Common Problems & Troubleshooting

Left/Right/One side of the earbuds has stopped working

If this happens, it may be because it is low on battery or it did not connect correctly with the device. To fix this, you can do the following:

1. Try charging the earbud that is not working or both, placing them in the charging case.

2. Try factory resetting the earbuds.

3. Check if the earbuds are operating within a normal working range

If that doesn’t work, the earbud is probably faulty, and I can go for a refund or replacement of it.

Left/Right/One side of the earbuds has a low volume

If this happens, it may be because the earbuds are dirty or the volume is set low. To fix this, you can do the following:

1. Try cleaning the earbud using a cotton swab or carefully clean the mesh with a pin.

2. Try factory resetting the earbuds.

The microphone is not working

If this happens, it can be because the microphone is muted, or the earbuds are badly positioned. To fix this, you can do the following:

If the microphone is muted, check the device microphone volume. If that doesn’t work, that means that there might be a defect in the earbuds, so try replacing them or getting a refund.

The earbuds are not connecting to Windows/laptop/PC

If the earbuds are not connecting, it can be because the Bluetooth on the computer has a pairing problem. To fix this, you can do the following:

1. Try disabling Bluetooth from nearby devices >>> then activate the pairing mode of the earbuds, pair and connect earbuds from Settings >>> Bluetooth & other devices >>> Add a new device >>>> Select Bluetooth.

2. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the Bluetooth driver, or updating the Bluetooth driver. All can be done in Manage >>> Device Manager, reset earbuds (if available), and then repeat the step.

3. Try resetting the earbuds.

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FAQs

Are the AKG N400NC waterproof?

Yes, the AKG N400NC are waterproof (IPX6 and up). They have a rating of IPX7, meaning that they not only are against water but are also protected against the effects of immersion.

Do the AKG N400NC have a microphone?

Yes, the earbuds come with integrated microphones.

Do the AKG N400NC have a low latency/gaming mode?

No, these earbuds don’t have a low latency/gaming mode.

How to know when the AKG N400NC are fully charged?

When the earbuds are charging, a light turns on the charging case. When fully charged, said light turns off.

Can the AKG N400NC connect to PC and Laptop?

Yes, these earbuds can connect to PCs, laptops, and even tablets.

Are the AKG N400NC noise canceling?

Yes! These earbuds come with noise cancellation technology.

We hope you now know how to operate the earbuds from the above AKG N400NC Manual. Want to know anything about the earphones? Do not hesitate to ask in the comments section.