Philips TAT6000 True Wireless ANC Headphones

Important Safety Information

Listening Safety

Danger

To avoid hearing damage, limit the time you use the headphones at high volume and set the volume to a safe level. The higher the volume, the shorter the safe listening time.

Ensure you follow these guidelines when using the headphones:

• Listen at a reasonable volume for reasonable periods.
• Be mindful not to adjust the volume higher as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear what is happening around you.
• Exercise caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Excessive sound pressure from earbuds and headphones can cause hearing damage.
• It is not recommended to use earbuds in both ears while driving, and it may be illegal in some areas.
• For your safety, avoid music or phone calls distracting you while participating in traffic or in other potentially hazardous environments.

General Information

To avoid damage or malfunction:

• Do not expose the headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop the headphones.
• The headphones must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. (Check the IP rating for specific product details)
• Do not allow the headphones to be submerged in water.
• Do not charge the headphones when the connector or plug is wet.
• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the headphones – especially the sound outlets and microphone openings – regularly, and avoid accumulation of substances like sweat or earwax.
• If sweat or water drops remain in the sound outlets, air vents, or microphone openings, the sound level will temporarily decrease or stop completely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the earbuds thoroughly. Alternatively, remove the ear tips, turn the sound outlets downwards, and gently press the earbuds about five times against a dry cloth or similar to remove any accumulated water.
• Ensure the earbuds are completely dry before charging and using them. Avoid using alcohol swabs or other cleaning agents.
• The integrated battery must not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sun, fire, or similar.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type.
• To achieve a certain IP rating, the charging cover must be closed.
• Disposing of a battery in a fire or hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery may result in an explosion.
• Leaving the battery in an environment with extremely high temperatures may result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Exposure of the battery to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Replacing the battery with an incorrect type poses a risk of serious damage to the headphones and battery (e.g., in the case of some types of lithium batteries).
• If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To prevent this, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.
• To avoid the risk of fire, the equipment should only be powered from an external power source whose output complies with PS1 (with an output power less than or equal to 15W).

Operating and Storage Temperatures and Humidity

• Store in places where the temperature is between -20°C and 50°C with up to 90% relative humidity.
• Use in places where the temperature is between 0°C and 45°C with up to 90% relative humidity.
• Battery life may be shorter in conditions with high or low temperatures.

Your ANC True Wireless Headphones

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With these Philips ANC True Wireless Headphones, you can:

• Enjoy wireless calls hands-free.
• Enjoy and control your music wirelessly.
• Switch between calls and music.
• Enjoy noise cancellation.

What's in the box

• ANC True Wireless Headphones Philips TAT6000
• USB-C charging cable (for charging only)
• Ear tips x 3 pairs

Other devices

Mobile phone or device (e.g., Tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players, etc.) that supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the earbuds.

Overview of Your ANC True Wireless Headphones

The earbuds and charging case have the following parts:

• 1. Multifunction Touch Control (MFT): Used for various functions like play/pause, ANC control, etc.
• 2. Isolation Film: Remove before first use.
• 3. Touchscreen: Displays information and allows interaction with the charging case.
• 4. USB-C Port: For charging the case and earbuds.
• 5. Bluetooth Pairing/Reset Button: Used for pairing and resetting the earbuds. Also functions as a power on/off indicator.

Getting Started

Charge the battery

Note

Before using your headphones, place them in the charging case and charge for 2 hours for optimal battery capacity and lifespan. Use only the original USB-C cable for charging to avoid damage. If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To prevent this, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.

Charging case

Connect one end of the USB-C cable to the charging case and the other end to a power source.

Tip

The charging case serves as a portable power bank for charging the earbuds. When the charging case is fully charged, it can fully charge the earbuds up to 3 times.

Earbuds

Remove the isolation film from the earbuds and reinsert the earbuds into the charging case.

Close the charging case lid; the charging case starts charging the earbuds.

Tip

A full charge typically takes 2 hours (for earbuds or charging case) with a USB cable.

How to Wear

Choose the right ear tips

A secure, snug fit ensures the best sound quality and noise cancellation. Ensure you choose the ear tip size that provides the best sound quality and is most comfortable to wear. Three sizes of ear tips are provided: large, medium, and small.

Diagram Description:

• Illustration showing three sizes of ear tips: L (Large), M (Medium), S (Small).
• Illustration showing how to insert earbuds into the ear, with a rotation motion for a secure fit.

Wearing the earbuds

1. Check if the earbuds are for the left or right ear.
2. Insert the earbuds into your ears and twist gently until you achieve a secure fit.

Download the App

Scan the QR code or tap the 'Download' button, or search for 'Philips Headphones' in the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the application.

Connect: philips.to/headapp

The Philips Headphones app allows you to control the music you listen to. You can adjust the sound so that your music and call experience always best suits your needs.

Pairing Your Earbuds with Your Bluetooth Device

For the first time

1. Ensure the earbuds are fully charged and turned off.
2. Open the charging case lid; the earbuds will enter pairing mode and be ready to connect. The LED indicators on both earbuds flash white and blue alternately. The earbuds are now in pairing mode and ready to be paired with a Bluetooth device (e.g., mobile phone).
3. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
4. Pair the earbuds with your Bluetooth device; refer to your Bluetooth device's user manual.

Note

• After charging, if the earbuds cannot find a previously connected Bluetooth device, put them in pairing mode (press the button on the case for 3 seconds with both earbuds inside and the lid open).
• Earbuds will automatically turn off after 3 minutes of Bluetooth inactivity. Actual time may vary depending on usage conditions.

Example Pairing

The following example shows how to pair the earbuds with your Bluetooth device.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device, select 'Philips TAT6000'.
2. Enter the earbud password '0000' (4 zeros) if prompted. For devices supporting Bluetooth 3.0 or later, a password is not required.

Note

The user must accept the prompt on Android devices to synchronize the time between the smartphone and the charging case's touchscreen.

Tap 'OK' or 'Allow' on the prompt that appears on Android devices to synchronize the time with the charging case screen.

Single Earbud Use (Mono Mode)

Remove the right or left earbud from the charging case for Mono use. The earbud will turn on automatically.

Note

Remove the second earbud from the charging case, and they will automatically pair with each other.

Pairing Your Earbuds with Another Bluetooth Device

If you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, put the earbuds into pairing mode (press the button on the case for 3 seconds with both earbuds inside and the lid open), then discover the second device as usual.

Note

Earbuds store 4 devices in memory. If you try to pair more than 4 devices, the earliest paired device will be replaced by the latest.

Connecting to Multiple Devices

Pairing

Pair the earbuds with 2 devices, e.g., a mobile phone and a tablet.

Switching devices

At any time, you can listen to music from only 1 device. The other device will be for phone calls. Pause audio from 1 device, then play audio from the other device.

Note

When audio is playing from Device 1, receiving a call from Device 2 will automatically pause playback on Device 1. The call will automatically be directed to the earbuds. When the call ends, music playback from Device 1 will automatically resume.

Using Your Earbuds

Connect your earbuds to a Bluetooth device

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
2. Open the charging case lid. The white LED light on the earbud flashes. The earbuds will search for the last connected Bluetooth device and reconnect automatically. If the last connected device is not available, the earbuds will search for and reconnect to the second-to-last connected device.

Tip

If you turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device after turning on the earbuds, you must go to the device's Bluetooth menu and connect the earbuds to the device manually.

Note

For some Bluetooth devices, connection may not be automatic. In that case, you must go to your device's Bluetooth menu and connect the earbuds to the Bluetooth device manually.

ANC Control (Active Noise Cancellation)

Enable ANC

Different ANC modes can be switched by double-tapping the left earbud. The ANC function automatically activates when the earbud is placed in the ear. Double-tap the MFT, it will turn off the ANC function. Double-tap again, it will switch to awareness mode.

Diagram Description:

• Illustration showing touch controls on the earbuds.
• Icons representing ANC ON, ANC OFF, Awareness Mode, and Ambient Mode.
• Controls: Double tap (x2) on MFT (Multi-function touch control).

Table: ANC Control

Turn On/Off

Table: On/Off Control

Manage Your Calls and Music

Music Control

Table: Music Control

Note

You will hear a sound indicating that the volume has reached the maximum level.

Call Control

Table: Call Control

Voice Assistant

Table: Voice Assistant Control

LED Indicator Status for Earbuds

Table: Earbud Status and Indicator

Resetting Your Earbuds

If you encounter pairing or connectivity issues, follow this procedure to reset your earbuds to factory default settings.

1. On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove 'Philips TAT6000' from the device list.
2. Turn off the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
3. Place the earbuds back into the charging case and open the lid.
4. Press the button on the case twice.
5. Follow the steps in "Using Your Earbuds - Connect your earbuds to a Bluetooth device."
6. Pair the earbuds with your Bluetooth device, select 'Philips TAT6000'.

If the earbuds do not respond, you can follow this procedure to hardware reset your earbuds.

• Place the earbuds into the charging case and open the lid, press the button on the case for longer than 10 seconds.

Technical Specifications

• Music playback time (ANC on): 5 + 16 hours
• Music playback time (ANC off): 7 + 21 hours
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Lithium-ion battery 50 mAh per earbud, Lithium-ion battery 600 mAh in the charging case
• Bluetooth version: 5.4
• Compatible Bluetooth profiles: HFP (Hands-free Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Supported audio codecs: SBC
• Frequency range: 2.4-2.4835 GHz
• Transmitter power: < 10 dBm
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters
• Automatic power off
• USB-C port for charging
• Low battery warning: available
• 15 minutes of charging provides 2 hours of playback

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notes

Declaration of Conformity

TP Vision Europe B.V. hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No 1206. The full declaration of conformity can be found at www.philips.com/support.

Disposal of your old product and battery

Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. This symbol on the product means it is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. This symbol means the product contains batteries covered by the European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products and batteries. By following these rules, you help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Disposal of integrated battery

If your country does not have a system for collecting electronic products, you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the battery before discarding the earbuds. Ensure the charging case is disconnected from the USB charging cable before removing the battery.

EMF Compliance (Electromagnetic Fields)

This product complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Environmental Information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. The system has been designed to facilitate separation of materials for recycling and reuse by specialized companies. Please observe local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries, and old equipment.

Note on Compliance

The device complies with FCC, Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Rules

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Statement on Radiation Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Canada:

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. CAN ICES-(B)/NMB-(B)

IC Statement on Radiation Exposure:

This equipment complies with Canada's radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Trademarks

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Siri

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

Google

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

My Bluetooth earbuds do not turn on.

Battery level is too low. Charge your earbuds.

I cannot pair my Bluetooth earbuds with my Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth is deactivated. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your Bluetooth device and turn on Bluetooth before turning on the earbuds.

Pairing does not work.

• Place both earbuds in the charging case.
• Ensure you have deactivated the Bluetooth function on all previously paired devices.
• On your Bluetooth device, delete 'Philips TAT6000' from the Bluetooth list.
• Pair your earbuds (see "Pairing Your Earbuds with Your Bluetooth Device for the First Time" on page 8).

My Bluetooth device cannot find the earbuds.

• The earbuds may be connected to a device they were previously paired with. Disconnect the paired device or move it out of range.
• Pairing may have been reset, or the earbuds may have been previously paired with another device. Pair them again with the Bluetooth device as described in the user manual. (See "Pairing Your Earbuds with Another Bluetooth Device" on page 9).

My Bluetooth earbuds are connected to a Bluetooth mobile phone with stereo enabled, but music plays only on the mobile phone speaker.

Refer to your phone's user manual. Select to listen to music via the earbuds.

Audio quality is poor and crackling sound is heard.

• Your Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between your earbuds and the Bluetooth device or remove obstacles between them.
• Charge your earbuds.

Audio quality is poor when streaming from a mobile phone is very slow or streaming does not work at all.

Ensure your mobile phone supports (mono) HFP and also supports A2DP and is BT4.0x (or higher) compatible (see "Technical Specifications" on page 13).

Clean your earbuds regularly.

• Use a clean, damp cloth to clean the earbuds – especially the sound outlets and microphone openings – regularly, and avoid accumulation of substances like sweat or earwax.
• If sweat or water drops remain in the sound outlets, air vents, or microphone openings, the sound level will temporarily decrease or stop completely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to dry the earbuds thoroughly. Alternatively, remove the ear tips, turn the sound outlets downwards, and gently press the earbuds about five times against a dry cloth or similar to remove any accumulated water.
• Ensure the earbuds are completely dry before charging and using them. Avoid using alcohol swabs or other cleaning agents.

Charge your earbuds regularly.

If the earbuds are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To prevent this, fully charge the battery at least once every three months.