Quick Start Guide
Download and install the app
Touch or scan the QR code to download and install the HUAWEI AI Life
app, in order to try more features and customize your earbud settings.
Pair and connect
1. Open the charging case and press and hold the Function button for 2
seconds until the indicator flashes white. The earbuds will then enter
Pairing mode.
2. Enable Bluetooth on the device to be paired with the earbuds, then
search for the earbuds and complete the pairing.
The earbuds will automatically enter Pairing mode when you open the
charging case for the first time.
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Restore the earbuds to their factory settings
Open the charging case. Press and hold the Function button for 10
seconds until the indicator flashes red. The earbuds will then be restored
to their factory settings, and subsequently re-enter Pairing mode.
Shortcut controls
Swipe
Double-tap
Press and hold
You can customize the double-tap gesture in the app, by setting it to play
the previous or next track, wake up the voice assistant, or none.
Swipe up to increase the volume
Swipe down to decrease the volume
Play/Pause audio
Answer/End a call
Enable/Disable ANC
Reject a call
Charge the case
To charge the charging case, connect it to a power source via a USB-C
cable.
Place the charging case on a compatible wireless charger with the
indicator facing upward, align the center of the wireless charging coil
with the center of the wireless charger, and slightly adjust the position
until the indicator turns on.
Wireless charging
coil center
• The charging case can be used with some chargers that support
the Qi protocol. It is recommended that you use the HUAWEI
SuperCharge Wireless Charger.
• Only the wireless charging edition supports wireless charging.
Reverse wireless charging with a phone is not supported.
Charge the earbuds
Place the earbuds into the charging case and close the lid to initiate
automatic charging.
Noise canceling capabilities
• The earbuds are open-fit, and the noise canceling capability can be
affected by the fit of the earbuds and the angle at which you
wear them. For the best noise canceling effect, make sure that the
earbuds fit well and that you are wearing them properly.
• The noise cancellation can be less efficient for medium and high
frequencies, such as voices, broadcasts, horns, and impacts.