How to Pair AfterShokz to iPhone, Android, PC, Mac & More

Are you trying to pair your AfterShokz headset, but you can't quite figure out how? Then this is the article for you! In this article we'll go over how to put your AfterShokz headset in pairing mode and how to pair it with a variety of devices. Keep reading to learn more.

How to Pair AfterShokz Headphones

To put your AirShokz into pairing mode, press and hold the volume+ button until the LED on the headset starts flashing blue and red. Once it's in pairing mode, go to the Bluetooth menu on your device and select your AfterShokz from the list of available devices to connect it.

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Entering Pairing Mode

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Before beginning, ensure your AfterShokz are turned off.
You will hear a welcome message from your headphones, such as "Welcome to AfterShokz" or "Welcome to Shokz."

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Keep pressing the volume+ button until the LED flashes red and blue. Once this LED begins flashing, your AfterShokz are now in pairing mode.^{[1]
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- Keep reading in this article to learn how to connect your AfterShokz to various types of devices!

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Pairing with iPhone

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While you're in this message, ensure Bluetooth is toggled on before continuing.
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Tap your AfterShokz headphones under "My Devices." The option may say AfterShokz, Shokz, and/or the specific name of your AfterShokz model.^{[2]
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- Once the AfterShokz headphones say "Connected," that means they are ready to use.

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Pairing with Android

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You can easily do this by swiping down from the top of the screen, then touching and holding Bluetooth.
If you don't see Pair new device, tap More > Refresh.
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Tap your AfterShokz headphones. The option may say AfterShokz, Shokz, and/or the specific name of your AfterShokz model.^{[3]
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- Once the AfterShokz headphones say "Connected," that means they are ready to use.

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Pairing with Windows 10

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Open your Bluetooth menu. To do this, click the Windows button in the taskbar, then navigate to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. While in this menu, ensure Bluetooth is toggled on.
- If your computer doesn't have built-in Bluetooth, you can use a USB Bluetooth adapter to connect Bluetooth devices to your PC instead.
This brings you to the pairing menu for your computer.
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Select your AfterShokz headphones. The option may say AfterShokz, Shokz, and/or the specific name of your AfterShokz model.^{[4]
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- Once the AfterShokz headphones say "Connected," that means they are ready to use.

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Pairing on Windows 11

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Open your Bluetooth menu. To do this, click the Windows button in the taskbar, then navigate to Settings > Bluetooth & devices. While in this menu, ensure Bluetooth is toggled on.
- If your computer doesn't have built-in Bluetooth, you can use a USB Bluetooth adapter to connect Bluetooth devices to your PC instead.
This brings you to the pairing menu for your computer.
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Select your AfterShokz headphones. The option may say AfterShokz, Shokz, and/or the specific name of your AfterShokz model.^{[5]
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- Once the AfterShokz headphones say "Connected," that means they are ready to use.

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Pairing with Mac

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System Settings may be called System Preferences instead.
The option may say AfterShokz, Shokz, and/or the specific name of your AfterShokz model.
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Click Connect. If prompted, click Accept.^{[6]
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- Once the AfterShokz headphones say "Connected," that means they are ready to use.

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Pairing with NFC

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Hold the NFC sign on the headset next to the NFC detection area of your device. Note that this method currently only works for AfterShokz's OpenComm headset.
- The NFC sign is on the left arm of the OpenComm headset.
This indicates that your headphones are now connected to your NFC device.^{[7]
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Troubleshooting

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If you take too long to pair your AfterShokz after putting them in pairing mode, they will leave pairing mode. Once you get to the Bluetooth menu on your device, put your AfterShokz back in pairing mode.
Make sure that your AfterShokz headset is in Bluetooth range of your device, which is about 30 feet. However, closer is always better!
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My AfterShokz used to be paired, but now I can't get them to connect. Your AfterShokz may be using outdated firmware.^{[8]
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- - Press and hold volume+ for 5 to 7 seconds.
  - Press and hold the multifunction button, power/volume+, and volume- buttons simultaneously for 3 to 5 seconds. You will hear some beeps and vibrations.
  - Turn your headphones off, then back on. Your headset is now reset and can be paired to your device.