No. Beats Solo 3 Headphones are not sweat and water resistant or sweat and water proof. They aren't sweat and water proof though, so don't submerge them in water.
A mic hidden in the ear cup lets you take calls too, but the Beats Solo 3 Wireless don't have active noise cancellation, a feature now fairly common in higher-end wireless headphones. While not as effective at cutting out the low-end hum of a city, it works well enough here for use on noisy public transport.
Apple purchased Beats by Dre in 2014, so let's take a look at what they've been doing with the company since then. Editor's note: This article was updated on August 31, 2020, to include the Apple Beats Powerbeats, Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Solo Pro.
Overall, these headphones are a solid choice for $200 — but you <i>can</i> do better, particularly if you like Beats. You're getting good value from the Solo3 Wireless because they sound great, pair and charge quickly and easily, and have intuitive controls — even if the make of the design feels a little cheap.
To track your stolen headphones, the only thing that you need to do is download and install a Bluetooth scanning app. Another thing you should look at is whether your Beats headphones are compatible with the Bluetooth app.
Like the AirPods, the Beats Solo3 can be simultaneously connected to your iPhone and Apple Watch, providing instant switching between devices. This means that you can just open Control Center on your iOS 10-enabled iPad, or macOS Sierra-enabled Mac, and the Beats Solo3 headphones will appear as an audio output option.
The W1 connectivity approach is an Apple-only feature, although the Solo 3 do work with Android and any other Bluetooth device, such as a Windows laptop. It's simply a case of connecting via Bluetooth just as you ususally would.
Battery status1 solid red light signals low charge. 1 flashing red light signals battery is near depletion. No lights signal headphone is powered off or battery is not charging.
To check the Fuel Gauge, which shows battery level and charging status, press and release the power button. Your headphones provide up to 40 hours of playback from 2 hours of charging, and up to 3 hours of playback from a 5-minute charge.
Check the volumeMake sure that both your Beats product and your Bluetooth device are charged and turned on. Play a track that you downloaded to your device, not streaming audio. Increase the volume on your Beats product and on the paired Bluetooth device.
To check the battery level, make sure your headphones are turned on, then tap the power button on your headphones and watch the five Fuel Gauge lights on the right earcup.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is on. If you can't turn on Bluetooth or you see a spinning gear, restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Then try to pair and connect it again. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS device are close to each other.
Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
- Click the System Preferences icon.
- Click the Bluetooth icon.
- Ensure that Bluetooth status reads Bluetooth: On.
- Locate the device you wish to pair in the list and click Pair.
- Once connected, the device will display Connected within the device list.
Add Beats Wireless Headphones to AndroidSwipe down from the center of your Android home screen to open the App Drawer. Select Settings. Once inside the Settings, tap Wireless and Network. Tap Bluetooth, then tap the toggle switch to enable Bluetooth.
From any Android DeviceGo to Settings. Tap Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first. Ensure Bluetooth is On and then select your device from the list below.
Beats, the headphones brand now owned by Apple, has rebranded its Android app. The five Bluetooth headphones it now supports are the Studio3 and Solo3 headsets, the Powerbeats3 and BeatsX neckbands, and the true wireless Powerbeats Pro.
You can use the Beats app for Android to pair your devices and update firmware. Download the Beats app from the Google Play store, then use it to pair your Beats products with your Android device. After you pair your Beats, you can view and adjust settings in the app.
Hold your earphones next to your unlocked device. Press and hold the power button on your earphones. When the indicator light flashes, your earphones are discoverable. Open the Bluetooth menu on your Mac, Android device, or other device.
Plug in the included cable to the charging port on the right earcup. Plug in the standard USB end to a power source—this could be your Pill, computer, or other device with a USB port or USB adaptor. Charge your device!
If you hold the on button for a little longer than like 3 seconds, it will blink white because it will think you are trying to sync to another device. It is like the xbox sort of. Give it like 2 minutes and the beats will turn off. After, just hold the power button for 2 seconds and it should turn on fully.
A simple fix for the issue is to launch your audio settings panel on your device and ensure all the settings are correct. If they are not, change them and make sure your Beats headphones are chosen as the output audio player.
Reset
- Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
- Release the button.
- The Fuel Gauge LEDs will all blink white, followed by one blinking red.
- When the lights stop flashing, reset is complete.
- Your Studios will automatically power on after a successful reset.
Hold down the power button on the left earphone for 4 seconds to enter discovery mode. When the indicator light flashes, your earphones are discoverable. On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, go to Settings, then tap Bluetooth. Select your Powerbeats2Wireless from the list of Bluetooth devices.
Look for your serial numberIf you have the original packaging for your Beats product, you might see the serial number near the barcode. You might also be able to find the serial number on the original product receipt or invoice. You can also find your serial number using your iOS or Android device.
