OnePlus Buds Z Manual | Step-by-step Guide

The OnePlus Buds Z have a 10mm dynamic driver, around 5 hours of playtime, the IPX5 water, and sweat-proof certification, a total battery life of 20 hours, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, and much more. Learn how to use them with this new OnePlus Buds Z Manual.

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

OnePlus Buds Z Specs Sheet

Model	OnePlus Buds Z
Weight	Earbuds: 4.35 grams each Charging case: 40 grams
Waterproof/IP ratings	IPX5
Bluetooth version	V5.0
Range/Distance	10 meters
Driver	10mm
Audio Decoding	SBC, AAC
Connectivity Port/Charging Cable	Type-C
Speaker frequency response	20Hz – 20kHz
Battery Life	Earbuds: About 5 hours Charging case: About 20 hours
Charging Time	Earbuds: About 1.5 hours Charging time: About 2.5 hours
App Support	Yes, OnePlus Buds (Android)/ HeyMelody (iOS and Android)
Controls/Features	Play or pause music, play the next song, answer, end, and reject a call, voice assistant
Accessories	Charging case, user manual, USB cable, ear tips, safety and warranty card
Price	About 35 USD

OnePlus Buds Z Accessories

The earbuds come with the following accessories:

• Charging case.
• User manual.
• USB cable.
• Ear tips.
• Safety and warranty card.

OnePlus Buds Z Manual | Everything 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.

Step 2: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on the back of the charging case for 2 seconds. When a white light turns on in the case, the earbuds will be ready to pair to any device.

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

Step 4: Select “OnePlus Buds Z”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

After that, the light will turn off, and the pairing will be done.

To PC (Windows)

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

Step 6: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on the back of the charging case for 2 seconds. When a white light turns on in the case, the earbuds will be ready to pair to any device.

Step 7: Select “OnePlus Buds Z”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

After that, the light will turn off, and the pairing will be done.

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

How to Control? / How to Operate? – Instructions

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

• Auto-pause the music: Take the earbuds out of the ear canal.
• Auto-play the music: Place the earbuds into the ear canal.
• Play the next song: Press the multifunction touch button on the right earbud one time.
• 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.
• Reject an incoming call: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds for about 5 seconds.
• Return to the last connected device: Press and hold the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds for about 3 seconds.
• Turn the voice assistant on/off: Press the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds two times (this has to be set up depending of the phone).

How To Activate The Mono Mode?

To activate or deactivate the mono mode in the OnePlus Buds Z, 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.

How To Reset These Earbuds?

Step 1: Disconnect the earbuds from any connected device.

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

Step 3: Press and hold the multifunction touch button in the back of the charging case for 10 seconds. When a red light turns on and starts flashing in the case, release the button.

Step 4: After that, the resetting will be done.

What Do The Lights Mean?     

Charging case

• White light on: Earbuds are ready to pair to any device.
• Red light on with the earbuds inside: Earbuds have more than 20% of battery.
• Green light on with the earbuds inside: Earbuds have less than 20% of battery.
• Red light on while charging: Case charging.
• Green light on while charging: Case fully charged.
• Red light flashing: Earbuds resetting.

A Guide To OnePlus Buds Z APP (OnePlus Buds)

In order to view information, update or modify actions in the OnePlus Buds Z, if you have a OnePlus 6 or any OnePlus phone launched after it, there is a specially created application, called OnePlus Buds, which is available for Android devices. When connecting to the respective earbuds, many things can be done; Not only will you be able to see the battery of the earbuds and the charging case, but you also have the option of “Find Device” in case the earbuds are lost, as well as change the controls of the earbuds, update the firmware and descriptions of the operation of these.

A Guide To OnePlus Buds Z APP (HeyMelody)

In order to view information, update or modify actions in the OnePlus Buds Z, if you have an older OnePlus 6 phone or a phone from a different brand, there is a specially created application, called HeyMelody, which is available for iOS and Android devices. When connecting to the respective earbuds, general information will appear on the home screen, such as the battery of the earbuds and the charging case, as well as three specific options:

• First option: Here, with just a few clicks, you will be able to update the firmware of the earbuds, so that they work in the best possible way at all times. Likewise, the current version of the firmware will appear and it will notify in case of updates.
• Second option: Here, the available controls that come with the earbuds will appear. Likewise, they will be able to be modified, added or eliminated depending on the tastes or needs of the user.
• Third option: In this last part of the application, there will be information on the best placement of the earbuds in the ear canals; all to get the best possible sound.

How To Update The Earbuds Firmware?

If you have a OnePlus 6 or any OnePlus phone launched after it, install the OnePlus Buds app available for Android devices. If you have an older OnePlus phone or a phone from a different brand, install the HeyMelody app available for iOS and Android devices.

Update the Firmware in the OnePlus Buds APP

Step 1: Open the OnePlus Buds app and allow the permissions.

Step 2: Go to the Settings section.

Step 3: Make sure to have toggled on the Auto-Update Firmware setting. This will ensure that the earbuds are always up-to-date automatically.

Update the Firmware in the HeyMelody APP

Step 1: Open the HeyMelody app and allow the permissions.

Step 2: Turn on the Bluetooth on the mobile device.

Step 3: Open the charging case and place the earphones inside. Make sure that the earbuds are placed within 15 cm of the device.

Step 4: On the device, tap the “Scan” button to scan the devices nearby.

Step 5: After the scanning is complete, it will show the “OnePlus Buds Z“. If you are unable to find the OPPO Enco Free 2i in the list, then place both the earbuds inside the case and press and hold the multifunction button on the earbuds for 2 seconds to enter the pairing mode.

Step 6: Tap the “OnePlus Buds Z“.

Step 7: Tap “Firmware update” to check for any available updates.

If there are updates, tap on them and wait for the time that the application tells you.

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 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.

FAQs

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

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