Huawei FreeBuds 5i Manual | Step-by-step, In-depth Guide

The Huawei FreeBuds 5i earbuds come with specs such as Active Noise Cancellation support, one 10mm dynamic driver and built-in microphones on each earbud, a light weight of only 4.9 grams per earbud, Bluetooth 5.2 technology, a battery life of around 7 hours, support for the HUAWEI AI Life app, and much more. Learn how to use these earbuds using this Huawei FreeBuds 5i manual!

If you are interested in purchasing these earbuds, you can easily do it using the Amazon online store. Also, in case you are interested in giving the original manual a look, you can do it here.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i Specs Sheet

Model	Huawei FreeBuds 5i
Weight	Earbuds: Around 4.9 grams each Charging case: Around 34 grams
Waterproof/IP ratings	IPX4
Bluetooth version	V5.2
Range/Distance	10 meters
Connectivity Port/Charging Cable	Type-C
Audio Decoding	SBC, AAC
Driver	10mm
Speaker frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz
Battery Life	Earbuds: Around 6 hours (ANC on)/Around 7.5 hours (ANC off) Charging case: Around 18.5 hours (ANC on)/Around 28 hours (ANC off)
Charging Time	Earbuds: Around 1 hour Charging case: Around 1.5 hours
App Support	Yes, the HUAWEI AI Life app
Controls/Features	Play and pause a song, answer, end, and reject a call, turn the volume up and down, switch between the noise cancelling modes
Accessories	Charging case, USB cable, user manual, ear tips, warranty card
Price	Around 120 USD

Huawei FreeBuds 5i Accessories

The earbuds come with the following accessories:

• Charging case.
• USB cable.
• User manual.
• Ear tips.
• Warranty card.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i Manual | Instructions & Troubleshooting

What Do The Lights Mean?

Charging Case

• A white light flashes: The earbuds are in pairing mode.
• A red light flashes: The earbuds are resetting.

How To Charge The Earbuds?

Earbuds

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

Charging Case

To charge the charging case, all you have to do is connect the case to a USB charger or charging port. It will start charging automatically.

How to Reset The Earbuds?

Step 1: Open the lid of the case and keep the earbuds inside.

Step 2: Press and hold the button on the case for about 10 seconds, or until a red light starts flashing.

This will reset the earbuds, and they will enter pairing mode automatically.

How to Activate The Mono Mode?

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

Do These Earbuds Have An App?

Yes, these earbuds can be used with a specialized app called HUAWEI AI Life. This app helps the user to manage not only their earbuds but also all the Huawei smart devices in a very convenient way. Not only does it allow the user to see the battery percentage of the earbuds individually and the charging case, but it also has a Noise control feature, the equalizer option, and allows you to configure the controls, and general settings of the app and even keep the earbuds updated.

How to Update The Earbuds’ Firmware?

Step 1: Open the HUAWEI AI Life app.

Step 2: Tap on the earbuds.

Step 3: Tap on “Update”.

Step 4: Tap “Search”.

Step 5: Download and Install.

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

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

Turn Off

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

How To Pair The Earbuds?

To Android And iOS Devices

Step 1: Open the lid of the charging case. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically and pair with each other.

Step 2: Press and hold the button on the charging case for about 2 seconds, or until a white light starts flashing. The earbuds will now be ready to pair with any device.

Step 3: Unlock the desired device.

Step 4: Go to the device’s settings.

Step 5: Turn on Bluetooth on the desired device.

Step 6: Search for a new device.

Step 7: Select the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i earbuds. If a password is needed, type “0000” or “1234”.

After that, the pairing will be done.

To Windows (PC)

Step 1: Turn on the Window’s Bluetooth.

Step 2: Go to the settings.

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

Step 4: Click on “Add device”.

Step 5: Click on Bluetooth.

Step 6: Open the lid of the charging case. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically and pair with each other.

Step 7: Press and hold the button on the charging case for about 2 seconds, or until a white light starts flashing. The earbuds will now be ready to pair with any device.

Step 8: Select the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i earbuds. If a password is needed, type “0000” or “1234”.

After that, the pairing will be done.

How To Control These Earbuds?

NOTE: The touch sensor is placed on the upper part of the body of the earbuds.

• Play and pause a song: Press the touch sensor on any of the earbuds two times.
• Turn the volume up: Swipe up the touch sensor on any of the earbuds.
• Turn the volume down: Swipe down the touch sensor on any of the earbuds.
• Answer an incoming call: Press the touch sensor on any of the earbuds two times.
• End a current call: Press the touch sensor on any of the earbuds two times.
• Reject an incoming call: Press and hold the touch sensor on any of the earbuds.
• Switch between the noise cancelling modes: Press and hold the touch sensor on any of the earbuds.

NOTE 2: You can create a custom operation in the HUAWEI AI Life app for the double-tap gesture, such as waking up the voice assistant or switching to the previous or next track.

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.

FAQs

We hope you now know how to operate the earbuds from the above Huawei FreeBuds 5i manual. Want to know anything about the earbuds? Do not hesitate to ask in the comment section below.