Philips TAH8000E Wireless ANC Headphones
User Manual
Welcome to Philips! To fully enjoy the support Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support. With these Philips headphones, you can:
- Enjoy hands-free wireless phone calls
- Enjoy music and control it wirelessly
- Switch between calls and music
- Enjoy noise cancellation
What's in the Box
The package includes:
- Philips TAH8000E ANC Headphones
- USB-C charging cable (for charging only)
- Carrying case
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Quick start guide
- Global warranty information
- Safety leaflet
Other Devices
A mobile phone or other device (e.g., notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players, etc.) that supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the headphones (see "Technical Specifications" on page 12).
Overview of Wireless Headphones
The headphones feature several controls and ports:
- Top View (Right Earcup):
- Button 1: ANC/Awareness Mode button
- Button 2: Multi-function button (MFB)
- Button 3: Power/On-Off button
- Side View (Right Earcup):
- LED Indicator
- USB-C charging port
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Microphone
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Note: Before using the headphones, charge the battery for two hours for optimal battery life and capacity. Use only the original USB-C cable for charging to avoid any damage. Charging will turn off the headphones. If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To avoid this loss, recharge the battery fully at least once every three months.
Connect the USB charging cable:
- One end to the USB-C port on the headphones.
- The other end to a charger or a computer's USB port.
During charging, the LED indicator will glow white and turn off once the headphones are fully charged.
Tip: Under normal conditions, it takes 2 hours for the battery to fully charge.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows a USB-C cable connected to the headphones' USB-C port and a power source (represented by a wall adapter icon). A battery icon with a lightning bolt indicates charging. A timer icon shows "2h" next to a full battery icon, indicating charging time.
Replacing the Battery
The battery can be replaced. A dedicated tool is required to open the left earcup cover for battery replacement.
Note: A dedicated tool is required. The opening tool is provided free of charge with the purchase of replacement batteries.
Diagram Description: A series of illustrations show how to open the earcup and replace the battery. It involves using a tool to pry open a cover, then lifting out the old battery and inserting a new one.
Downloading the App
Scan the QR code or press the "Download" button, or search for "Philips Headphones" on the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the app.
Diagram Description: A smartphone displaying a QR code is shown, with text pointing to it and indicating to scan it for app download. Below is the URL philips.to/headapp.
The Philips Headphones app gives you control over the music you listen to. You can adjust the sound to suit your listening preferences and phone calls.
Pairing Your Headphones with Your Bluetooth Device for the First Time
- Ensure the headphones are fully charged and turned off.
- Press and hold the power/on-off button for 2 seconds. The headphones will enter pairing mode and be ready for connection. The LED light on the headphones will flash white and blue alternately. The headphones are now in pairing mode and ready to pair with a Bluetooth device (e.g., a mobile phone).
- Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
- Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device's user manual.
Note: If the headphones cannot find a previously connected Bluetooth device after turning on, put them into pairing mode (press and hold the MFB for five seconds after turning them on). The headphones will automatically turn off after five minutes of Bluetooth inactivity. The exact time may vary depending on usage conditions.
Example Pairing:
- Turn on Bluetooth on your device and select "Philips TAH8000E".
- Enter the headphone passcode "0000" (4 zeros) if prompted. For devices with built-in Bluetooth 3.0 or newer, no passcode is required.
Diagram Description: A smartphone screen shows "Philips TAH8000E" selected in a Bluetooth device list. A Bluetooth icon is visible.
Pairing Headphones with Another Bluetooth Device
If you wish to pair another Bluetooth device with the headphones, turn on the headphones and press and hold the MFB for five seconds to discover the new device, as with normal pairing.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows the headphones and a smartphone. A timeline graphic indicates pressing and holding the MFB for "0:05" (5 seconds).
Note: Your headphones can store up to 5 paired devices in their memory. If you try to pair more than 5 devices, the earliest paired device will be replaced by the new one.
Multipoint Connection
Pairing: Pair the headphones with two devices, e.g., a mobile phone and a notebook.
Switching Between Devices:
- You can listen to music from only one device at a time. The other device will be available for phone calls.
- Pause audio from one device and play audio from another.
Note: When streaming audio from one device and receiving a call on another, the second device will automatically pause playback from the first. The call will automatically be routed to the headphones. When the call ends, playback from the first device will automatically resume.
Connecting Headphones to Your Device Using a 3.5 mm Audio Cable
When the battery on your headphones is low or your device does not have Bluetooth capabilities, they can be connected via a 3.5 mm audio cable.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows a 3.5 mm audio cable connecting from a smartphone to the 3.5 mm audio jack on the headphones.
Using the Headphones
Connecting Headphones to Your Bluetooth Device
- Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
- Press and hold the power/on-off button to turn on the headphones. The white LED light will turn on for two seconds. The headphones will automatically connect to the last connected mobile phone/Bluetooth device.
Tip: If you turn on the Bluetooth function on your device after turning on the headphones, you may need to go into the Bluetooth menu on your device and manually connect the headphones to the device.
Note: For some Bluetooth devices, the connection may not be automatic. In such cases, you will need to go into the Bluetooth menu on your device and manually connect the headphones to the Bluetooth device.
On / Off
| Task | Button | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Turning on headphones | Power button | Press and hold for 2 seconds |
| Turning off headphones | Power button | Press and hold for 2 seconds (white LED glows for 3 seconds) |
ANC Control (Active Noise Cancellation)
Enabling ANC: You can cycle through different ANC modes by pressing the button on the right earcup.
- ANC function automatically activates when the headphone is worn.
- Press the button once to turn off ANC function.
- Press the button again to switch to awareness mode.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows the right earcup with buttons labeled. Another diagram shows a circular icon with "x1" and "+1" indicating button presses for ANC modes.
| Task | Button | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| ANC ON | ANC button | Press once |
| ANC OFF | ANC button | Press once |
| Awareness Mode | ANC button | Press once |
| Quick Awareness | ANC button | Press and hold for 1 second |
Note: When turned on and charging, this device supports Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), both wirelessly via Bluetooth and wired via the 3.5 mm jack.
Managing Calls and Music
Music Control
| Task | Button | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Play/Pause Music | MFB | Single press |
| Previous Track | MFB | Slide towards "-" and hold for 1 second |
| Next Track | MFB | Slide towards "+" and hold for 1 second |
| Increase Volume + | MFB | Slide towards "+" |
| Decrease Volume - | MFB | Slide towards "-" |
Note: You will hear a tone indicating when the volume has reached its maximum level.
Call Control
| Task | Button | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Answer Call | MFB | Single press |
| End / Reject Call | MFB | Press and hold for 1 second |
Triple Call
| Task | Button | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Put current call on hold and answer incoming call | MFB | Single press |
| Put current call on hold and reject incoming call | MFB | Press and hold for 1 second |
| Switch between first and second call | MFB | Single press |
Voice Assistant
| Task | Button | Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Activate Voice Assistant (Siri/Google) | MFB | Double press |
| Stop Voice Assistant | MFB | Press once |
Headphone LED Indicator Status
| Headphone Status | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Headphones connected to Bluetooth device | Blue LED light flashes every 2 seconds |
| Headphones ready for pairing | LED light flashes white and blue alternately |
| Headphones turned on, but not connected to Bluetooth device | White LED light flashes once every 7 seconds (auto-off after 5 minutes) |
| Charging | White LED light turns on |
| Charging complete | White LED light turns off |
| Battery empty | White LED light flashes every 5 seconds |
| Charging error | White LED light flashes rapidly every second |
| Turning on | White LED light glows for 2 seconds |
| Turning off | White LED light glows for 3 seconds |
Resetting the Headphones
If you encounter any problems with pairing or connection, you can follow this procedure to reset the headphones to factory settings:
- On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove "Philips TAH8000E" from the device list.
- Turn off Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device.
- Turn on the headphones.
- Simultaneously press and hold the power button and the ANC button for 4 seconds.
- Follow the steps in the section "Using the Headphones – Connecting Headphones to Your Bluetooth Device".
- Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device, select "Philips TAH8000E".
Technical Specifications
- Music playback time: 70 hours (ANC off), 50 hours (ANC on)
- Charging time: 2 hours
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery: TACR0001BA (1100 mAh)
- 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, AAC, LDAC, LC3
- Frequency range: 2.4-2.4835 GHz
- Transmission power: < 10 dBm
- Operating range: 10 meters
- Auto power off
- USB-C charging input
- Multipoint connection
Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Battery life during playback is approximate and may depend on app status.
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 Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.philips.com/support.
Disposal of Old Product and Batteries
This product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. This symbol on the product means it complies with European Directive 2012/19/EU. This symbol on the product means it contains batteries that comply with European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Inform yourself about the local collection system for separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries. By following local rules, you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. If your country does not have a system for collecting and recycling electronic products, you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the battery before disposing of the headphones. Ensure the headphones are turned off before removing the battery.
Diagram Description: Two recycling symbols are shown: one for electronics (crossed-out wheeled bin) and one for batteries (crossed-out wheeled bin with a battery symbol inside).
EMF Compliance
This product complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Ecology Information
Excessive packaging has been eliminated. Your system consists of materials that can be recycled and reused if separated by a specialized company. Please familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries, and old equipment.
Note on Compliance
This device complies with FCC Rules, 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 Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC/IC 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. This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0 mm between the radiator and your body. The SAR limit for the USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. This device was tested for compliance with the FCC specific absorption rate (SAR) requirements. The highest reported SAR value for use near the head (0 mm) is 0.058 W/kg.
Caution: 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 complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-(B)/NMB-(B)
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC 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® name 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 registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Google: Google and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Bluetooth headphones do not turn on.
The battery is empty. Charge the headphones.
I cannot pair my Bluetooth headphones with my Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth is not turned on. Turn on Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device and turn on the Bluetooth device before turning on the headphones.
How to reset pairing.
With the device turned on, press and hold the MFB for five seconds until the blue LED light flashes. This will initiate pairing mode again in two cases: 1) Switching the device to multipoint connection mode; 2) Connecting to a new device.
I can hear music, but I cannot control it on my Bluetooth device (e.g., play/pause/forward/backward).
Check if your Bluetooth audio source supports AVRCP (see "Technical Specifications" on page 12).
The volume level on the headphones is too low.
Some Bluetooth devices cannot synchronize the volume level with the headphones. In such cases, you must adjust the volume on your Bluetooth device to achieve the desired volume.
Bluetooth device does not see the headphones.
- The headphones might be connected to a previously paired device. Disconnect the paired device or move it out of range.
- Pairing might have been reset, or the headphones might have been previously paired with another device. Re-pair the headphones with the Bluetooth device as described in this manual (see "Pairing Headphones with Another Bluetooth Device" on page 8).
My Bluetooth headphones are connected to my mobile phone with stereo sound, but the music only plays through the mobile phone speaker.
Refer to your mobile phone's manual. Select to listen to music through the headphones.
Sound quality is poor and crackling.
- The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between the headphones and the Bluetooth device or remove obstacles between them.
- Charge the headphones.
Clean the headphones regularly.
- To clean the headphones, use a clean, damp cloth – especially around the speaker and microphone openings. Clean regularly and avoid the buildup of sweat or earwax.
- If sweat or water droplets remain in the speaker, air, or microphone openings, the sound level may temporarily decrease or disappear permanently. This is not a defect. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the headphones thoroughly. Alternatively, remove the ear tips, turn the sound outlet downwards, and tap the headphones five times on a dry cloth or similar to remove any accumulated water.
- Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and use. Avoid using disposable alcohol wipes or similar cleaning substances.
Recharge the headphones regularly.
If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery will start to lose its charge. To avoid this loss, please recharge the battery fully at least once every three months.
For further support, visit www.philips.com/support.
