OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | Pairing & Charging Instructions

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones, an ANC mode, a total battery life of 31 hours, an 11mm dynamic driver, around 7 hours of playtime, the IPX5 water, and sweat-proof certification, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, and much more. Learn how to use them with this new OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | Everything You Need To Know!

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Pair / Connect?

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 in 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 Z2”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

Step 5: After that, the light will turn off, and the pairing will be done.

To PC (Windows)

Step 1: Turn on 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 in 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 Z2”. If a password is needed, type “0000”.

Step 8: After that, the light will turn off, and the pairing will be done.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Wear?

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.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | 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

• 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).

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Activate ANC Mode?

To activate or deactivate the ANC mode in the OnePlus Buds Z2, all you have to do is to press and hold the multifunction touch button on any of the earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Activate Mono Mode?

To activate or deactivate the mono mode in the OnePlus Buds Z2, 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.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Charge

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.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Reset?

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.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | LED Light Status

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 Z2 APP

In order to view information, update or modify actions in the OnePlus Buds Z2, 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.

OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual | How to Update the Firmware?

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 Z2“. 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 Z2“.

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

Step 8: If there are updates, tap on them and wait for the time that the application tells you.

Some Common Earbuds 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 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.

Microphone 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 earbud, so try replacing them or get a refund.

OnePlus Buds Z2 earbuds 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 pairing mode of the earbuds, pair and connect earbuds from Settings >>> Bluetooth & other devices >>> Add a new device >>>> elect Bluetooth,

2. Try uninstalling and reinstalling the Bluetooth driver, or update 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 earphone from the above OnePlus Buds Z2 Manual. Want to know anything about the earphones? Do not hesitate to ask in the comments section.

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