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JBL Tune 230NC TWS Manual | Instructions & Troubleshooting

The JBL Tune 230NC TWS has a battery life of about 8 hours (ANC on) and 10 hours (ANC off), Bluetooth 5.2, the IPX4 sweat and dust-proof certification, a lithium-ion polymer battery, a specialized phone app, and more. Learn how to use them with this new JBL Tune 230NC TWS Manual.

If you are interested in purchasing them, these earbuds are available in the official JBL store and the Amazon store, and if want to read the original manual, you can get it by clicking here.

JBL Tune 230NC Specs Sheet

ModelJBL Tune 230NC
WeightEarbuds: 5.1 grams each
Charging case: 47.3 grams
Waterproof/IP ratings  IPX4
Bluetooth version          V5.2
Range/Distance10 meters
Connectivity Port/ Charging CableType-C
Audio Decoding               SBC, AAC
Driver  6mm dynamic
Speaker frequency response20Hz – 20kHz
Battery Life       Earbuds: 8 hours (ANC on), 10 hours (ANC off)
Charging case: 24 hours
Charging Time  Earbuds: About 2 hours
Charging case: About 2 hours
App Support     Yes, JBL Headphones
Controls/Features         Play and pause a song, play the next and previous song, answer, end and reject a call, mute or unmute the microphone, voice assistant, ANC and Ambient Aware modes, Talkthru function
Accessories       Charging case, user manual, USB cable, silicone ear tips
Price100 USD

JBL Tune 230NC Accessories

The earbuds come with the following accessories:

  • Charging case.
  • User manual.
  • USB cable.
  • Silicone ear tips.
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JBL Tune 230NC TWS Manual | Pairing & Charging Guide

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.

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

NOTE: If the earbuds don’t enter pairing mode automatically, then press the multifunction touch button on both earbuds one time and then press and hold 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 “JBL TUNE230NC TWS ”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

Step 5: After that, a blue light will stay on, and the pairing will be done. If the pairing can’t be made, a blue light will start flashing slowly on the earbuds.

To Windows (PC)

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

NOTE: If the earbuds don’t enter pairing mode automatically, then press the multifunction touch button on both earbuds one time and then press and hold for about 5 seconds.

Step 6: Select “JBL TUNE230NC TWS ”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

Step 7: After that, a blue light will stay on, and the pairing will be done. If the pairing can’t be made, a blue light will start flashing slowly on the earbuds.

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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 These Earbuds? – Stereo Mode

  • 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.
  • Answer an incoming call: Press the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds two times.
  • End a current call: Press the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds two times.
  • Mute or unmute the microphone: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds for about 2 seconds.
  • Activate the voice assistant: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds for about 2 seconds.
  • Turn the Talkthru function on and off: Press the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds two times.

How to Change Between ANC and Ambient Aware Modes?

To activate, deactivate, or change between the ANC mode and the Ambient Aware mode in these earbuds, all you have to do is press the multifunction touch button on the left earbud one time.

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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.

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How To Charge The Earbuds?      

Earbuds

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

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How To Reset And Re-Pair These Earbuds?

Step 1: Delete all pairing records of the “JBL TUNE230NC TWS” from the connected device.

Step 2: Take the earbuds out of the charging case.

Step 3: Press the multifunction touch button on both earbuds two times.

Step 4: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on both earbuds for about 5 seconds. The light on the earbuds will flash two times.

Step 5: Place the earbuds into the charging case. After that, the resetting will be done.

Step 6: Close the lid of the charging case.

Step 7: Open the lid of the charging case. After that, the earbuds will turn on automatically.

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

NOTE: If the earbuds don’t enter pairing mode automatically, then press the multifunction touch button on both earbuds one time and then press and hold for about 5 seconds.

Step 8: Select “JBL TUNE230NC TWS”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

Step 9: After that, a blue light will stay on, and the pairing will be done. If the pairing can’t be made, a blue light will start flashing slowly on the earbuds.

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What Do The Lights Mean?     

Earbuds

  • A blue light flashing: The earbuds are ready to pair with any device.
  • A blue light stays on: The earbuds are connected to the device.
  • A blue light flashing slowly: The earbuds couldn’t connect with the device.
  • A blue light flashing two times: The earbuds are resetting.

Charging Case

  • One light on: The case has a low battery.
  • One light on and one light flashing while charging: The case is charging.
  • All light off while charging: The case is fully charged.
  • One light on and one light flashing with the earbuds inside: The earbuds are charging.
  • All light off with the earbuds inside: The earbuds are fully charged.
  • One light flashing while the earbuds are connecting: The earbuds will be ready to pair with any device.
  • All lights are on while the earbuds are connecting: The earbuds are connected to the device.
  • All lights are off while the earbuds are connecting: The earbuds couldn’t connect with the device.
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A Guide To The JBL Tune 230NC TWS App

The JBL Tune 230NC TWS can be used with an application, called JBL Headphones. This application is available in the Apple Store and in the Play Store for iOS and Android devices. When opening the application, the first thing we have to do is connect our earbuds, and after that, three specific pages:

  • Intro page: This is the first page of this application, and you will be able to see the connected device.
  • Main page: On the main page, we will not only find the connected device but also the battery percentages of both earbuds. Also, you will find options like enabling or disabling the ANC, enabling or disabling the Ambient Sound Control, and the Smart Audio and Video feature.
  • Settings page: On the settings and last part of the app, you will be able to configure the controls of the earbuds, enable or disable the auto turn-off of the earbuds, the Find My Earbud feature, and information about the earbuds, and the firmware version.
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Some Common Problems & Troubleshooting

Left / Right / One side of the earbuds have 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 earbuds 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 JBL Tune 230NC TWS waterproof?

No, the JBL Tune 230NC TWS are not waterproof (IPX6 and up). They have a rating of IPX4, which means they’re splash and sweat-resistant.

Do the JBL Tune 230NC TWS have a microphone?

Yes, the earbuds come with integrated microphones.

Do the JBL Tune 230NC TWS have a low latency/gaming mode?

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

Can the JBL Tune 230NC TWS connect to PC and Laptop?

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

Are the JBL Tune 230NC TWS noise-canceling?

Yes, these earbuds come with noise-cancellation technology.

How to know when the JBL Tune 230NC TWS are fully charged?

When the earbuds are charging, some lights turn on the charging case. When fully charged, all lights turn off.

We hope you now know how to operate the earbuds from the above JBL Tune 230NC TWS Manual. Want to know anything about the earphones? Do not hesitate to ask in the comments section.