Jabra Elite 8 Active Manual | Pairing & Charging Instructions

The Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds come with specs such as Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, six total integrated microphones, around 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, Bluetooth 5.3 technology, waterproof support thanks to the amazing IPX8 waterproof certification, a very light weight of only 5 grams per earbud, support for the Jabra Sound+ app, and much more. Learn how to use these earbuds using this Jabra Elite 8 Active 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.

Jabra Elite 8 Active Specs Sheet

Model	Jabra Elite 8 Active
Dimensions	Earbuds: 20 x 20 x 29 mm Charging case: 24 x 47 x 65 mm
Weight	Earbuds: Around 5 grams per earbud Charging case: Around 46 grams
Waterproof/IP ratings	IPX8
Bluetooth version	V5.3
Range/Distance	10 meters
Connectivity Port/Charging Cable	Type-C
Audio Decoding	SBC, AAC
Driver	6mm
Speaker frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz
Battery Life	Earbuds: Around 8 hours (ANC on)/Around 14 hours (ANC off) Charging case: Around 32 hours (ANC on)/Around 56 hours (ANC off)
Charging Time	Earbuds: Around 3 hours Charging case: Around 3 hours
App Support	Yes, the Jabra Sound+ app
Controls/Features	Play and pause a song, play the next and previous song, answer, end, and reject a call, turn the volume up and down, voice assistant, restart a song, mute and unmute the microphone, HearThrough, ANC, end a current call and answer an incoming call, reject an incoming call when on a call
Accessories	Charging case, USB cable, user manual, ear tips
Price	Around 180 USD

Jabra Elite 8 Active Accessories

The earbuds come with the following accessories:

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

Jabra Elite 8 Active Manual | Step-by-step, In-depth Guide

How To Control These Earbuds? – Dual Mode

NOTE: The button area is placed on the middle part of the body of the earbuds.

• Auto-pause a song: Take the earbuds out of the ear canal.
• Auto-play a song: Place the earbuds into the ear canal.
• Play and pause a song: Press the button area on the right earbud one time.
• Play the next song: Press the button area on the right earbud two times.
• Play the previous song: Press the button area on the left earbud three times.
• Turn the volume up: Press and hold the button area on the right earbud.
• Turn the volume down: Press and hold the button area on the left earbud.
• Answer an incoming call: Press the button area on any of the earbuds one time.
• End a current call: Press the button area on any of the earbuds two times.
• Reject an incoming call: Press the button area on any of the earbuds two times.
• Activate the voice assistant: Press the button area on the left earbud two times.
• Restart the current song: Press the button area on the left earbud three times.
• Mute and unmute the microphone: Press the button area on any of the earbuds one time
• Switch between HearThrough and ANC: Press the button area on the left earbud one time.
• End a current call and answer an incoming call: Press the button area on any of the earbuds one time.
• When on a call, reject an incoming call: Press the button area on any of the earbuds two times.

How To Control These Earbuds? – Mono Mode

Left Earbud

• Switch between HearThrough and ANC: Press the button area on the left earbud one time.
• Answer an incoming call: Press the button area on the left earbud one time.
• End a current call: Press the button area on the left earbud two times.
• Reject an incoming call: Press the button area on the left earbud two times.
• Mute and unmute the microphone: Press the button area on the left earbud one time.
• Activate the voice assistant: Press the button area on the left earbud two times.

NOTE: Use the volume controls on the connected device to adjust the volume.

Right Earbud

• Play and pause a song: Press the button area on the right earbud one time.
• Answer an incoming call: Press the button area on the right earbud one time.
• End a current call: Press the button area on the right earbud two times.
• Reject an incoming call: Press the button area on the right earbud two times.
• Mute and unmute the microphone: Press the button area on the right earbud one time.
• Play the next song: Press the button area on the right earbud two times.
• Play the previous song: Press the button area on the right earbud three times.
• Restart the current song: Press the button area on the right earbud three times.

NOTE: Use the volume controls on the connected device to adjust the volume.

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. Also, it can be charged using a wireless charger.

What Do The Lights Mean?

Charging Case

• A red light on with the earbuds inside: The earbuds have a low battery level.
• A yellow light on with the earbuds inside: The earbuds have a medium battery level.
• A green light on with the earbuds inside: The earbuds have a high battery level.
• A red light on: The case has a low battery level.
• A yellow light on: The case has a medium battery level.
• A green light on: The case has a high battery level.
• A red light flashes: The case has a critically low battery level.
• A pink light flashes with the earbuds inside: The earbuds are resetting.
• A pink light flashes: The firmware is updating.
• A green light flashes while charging: The case has a high battery level.
• A yellow light flashes while charging: The case has a medium battery level.
• A red light flashes while charging: The case has a low battery level.
• A green light on while charging: The case is fully charged.
• A pink light flashes while charging: The firmware is updating.
• A red light flashes while charging and updating the firmware: There was a firmware updating error.
• No light on while charging with a wireless charger: The case is fully charged.

How To Reset The Earbuds?

Resetting the earbuds will clear the list of paired devices and reset all settings.

Step 1: Delete all pairing information about the Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds on the connected device.

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

Step 3: Press and hold the button area on both earbuds for about 10 seconds, or until a pink light flashes on the case.

Step 4: Close the lid of the case and wait for about 5 seconds to complete the resetting process.

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: Rotate the earbuds along the ear curve for the best possible comfort.

Step 4: Check the fit.

How To Turn On And Off?

Turn On

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

Manually: Press and hold the button on both earbuds for about 2 seconds. After that, the earbuds will turn on.

Turn Off

Automatically: Place the earbuds into the charging case. 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 and take the earbuds out. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically and pair with each other.

Step 2: Press and hold the button area on both earbuds for about 3 seconds. The earbuds will now be ready to pair.

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 Jabra Elite 8 Active 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 and take the earbuds out. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically and pair with each other.

Step 7: Press and hold the button area on both earbuds for about 3 seconds. The earbuds will now be ready to pair.

Step 8: Select the Jabra Elite 8 Active earbuds. If a password is needed, type “0000” or “1234”.

After that, the pairing will be done.

Do These Earbuds Have An App?

Yes, these earbuds can be used with an application, called Jabra Sound+. This application is available for iOS and Android devices. After pairing the earbuds with the app, we will find the battery percentages of both earbuds and the charging case, as well as the opportunity to activate the Active Noise Cancellation, HearThrough sound mode, and the Spatial sound. Also, you will find the equalizer and different music modes.

On the other hand, you will find general information about the earbuds. The firmware can be updated, the control settings can be changed, and a variety of user manuals and more are available, as well as the possibility of registering the earbuds in the application and the “Find My Jabra” feature, in case the earbuds get lost.

How to Update The Earbuds?

Step 1: Make sure that the earbuds are connected to a device.

Step 2: Go to the Jabra Sound+ app.

Step 3: Connect the earbuds to the Jabra Sound+ app.

Step 4: Go to the Discover icon.

Step 5: Select “Update now”, so the updating process starts.

Step 6: After the updating finishes, make sure to select “Agree” in the license terms to allow the update of the Jabra device.

Step 7: Place the earbuds into the charging case and close its lid.

Step 8: Connect the charging case to a charger or place it into a Jabra wireless charging pad.

Step 9: Follow the instructions on the screen to update the device. It may take up to 15 minutes, and a purple light will start flashing on the case.

Step 10: When the light stops flashing, wait at least 10 seconds to open the charging case. After that, the updating will be done.

NOTE: If the light does not stop flashing after 15 minutes, open the charging case cover and close it again.

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 Jabra Elite 8 Active manual. Want to know anything about the earbuds? Do not hesitate to ask in the comment section below.