Philips TAT6000 True Wireless ANC Headphones - User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Hearing Protection

[Danger] To prevent hearing damage, limit the duration of use at high volume and set the volume to a safe level. The higher the volume, the shorter the safe listening time.

Follow these guidelines when using your headphones:

• Listen at a reasonable volume and for a reasonable duration.
• Be careful not to continuously increase the volume as your hearing adapts.
• Do not set the volume so high that you cannot hear what is happening around you.
• In potentially dangerous situations, be cautious or temporarily stop using the headphones.
• Excessive sound pressure from earbuds and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Using headphones that cover both ears while driving is not recommended and may be prohibited in some areas.
• For your safety and the safety of others, avoid distractions from music or phone calls in traffic or other potentially dangerous environments.

General Information

Preventing Damage or Malfunctions

[Warning]

• Do not expose the headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop the headphones.
• Do not expose the headphones to dripping or splashing liquids. (Refer to the IP rating of the specific product)
• Do not immerse your headphones in water.
• Do not charge your headphones if the connector or port is wet.
• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasive materials.
• Use a clean, damp cloth to regularly clean your headphones – especially the sound channels and microphone holes – and avoid the buildup of substances like sweat or earwax.
• If sweat or water droplets remain in the sound channels, air vents, or microphone holes, the sound level may temporarily decrease or disappear completely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to thoroughly dry the headphones. You can also remove the ear tips, turn the sound channels downwards, and gently tap the headphones against a dry cloth or similar surface about five times to remove any moisture trapped inside.
• Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and using them. Avoid using single-use alcohol pads or other cleaning agents.
• The integrated battery must not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunlight, fire, or similar.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. The battery may only be replaced with a battery of the same or equivalent type.
• To achieve the specific IP rating, the charging port cover must be closed.
• Disposing of a battery in an open fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery can lead to an explosion.
• Exposure of a battery to extremely high temperatures can lead to an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Exposure of a battery to extremely low air pressure can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• If you replace a battery with an incorrect type of battery, you risk serious damage to the headphones and battery (e.g., with some types of lithium batteries).
• If the headphones are not used for a long time, the charge level of the rechargeable battery will decrease. To prevent this loss of power, recharge the battery fully at least every three months.
• To prevent fire hazards, the equipment is supplied exclusively by an external power source whose output complies with PS1 (with an output power of less than or equal to 15 W).

Operating and Storage Temperatures and Humidity

• Store in a place with temperatures between -20°C and 50°C with a relative humidity of up to 90%.
• Use in environments with temperatures between 0°C and 45°C with a relative humidity of up to 90%.
• Battery life may be shorter at high or low temperatures.

Your ANC True Wireless Earbuds

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! Register your product at www.philips.com/support to fully benefit from the support Philips offers. With these Philips ANC True Wireless Earbuds, you can:

• Enjoy wireless calls with ease
• Enjoy and control music wirelessly
• Switch between calls and music
• Benefit from noise cancellation

What's in the box

Other Devices

A mobile phone or device (e.g., a notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapters, MP3 players, etc.) that supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the earbuds.

Overview of your ANC True Wireless Earbuds

Getting Started

Charge the battery

Note: Place the headphones in the charging case and charge the battery for 2 hours for optimal capacity and battery life.

Use only the original USB-C charging cable to prevent damage.

If the headphones are not used for a long time, the rechargeable battery's charge level will decrease. To prevent this loss of power, recharge the battery fully at least every three months.

Charging Station

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

Earbuds

Remove the insulation film from the earbuds and place the earbuds back into the charging case.

Close the charging case lid, and the charging case will begin charging the earbuds.

How to wear

Choose suitable ear tips for an optimal fit

A snug and good fit ensures the best sound quality and sound isolation.

1. Try which ear tips provide you with the best sound and wearing comfort.
2. 3 sizes of ear tips are included: large, medium, and small.

Place the earbuds

1. Check that left and right are placed correctly.
2. Insert the earbuds into your ears and twist them slightly until they are securely in place.

App download

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 app.

Pairing the wireless earbuds for the first time with your Bluetooth device

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

Note: If the earbuds do not find a previously connected Bluetooth device after powering on, put them into pairing mode (press the button on the case for 3 seconds with both earbuds inside and the lid open). The earbuds will automatically turn off after 3 minutes of Bluetooth inactivity. The actual timing may vary depending on usage conditions.

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

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device and select 'Philips TAT6000'.
2. Enter the password '0000' (4 zeros) for the earbuds if prompted. For devices with Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, a password entry is not required.

Note: The user must accept the pop-up message on Android devices to synchronize the time between the smartphone and the charging case touchscreen.

Single Earbud (Mono Mode)

Take out the left or right earbud from the charging case for use in Mono mode. The earbud will automatically turn on.

Note: Take out the second earbud from the charging case, and they will automatically pair with each other.

Pairing the earbuds with another Bluetooth device

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

Multipoint Connection

Pairing

• Pair the headphones with 2 devices, e.g., a mobile phone and a notebook.

Switching Between Devices

• You can only listen to music from 1 device at a time. Another device will handle phone calls.
• Pause the audio from 1 device and start playing audio from the other device.

Note: When streaming audio from device 1, receiving a call from device 2 will automatically pause audio from device 1. The call will automatically switch to the headphones. When you end the call, audio playback from device 1 will automatically resume.

Note: The earbuds store 4 devices in memory. If you try to pair more than 4 devices, the first paired device will be replaced by the new device.

Using Your Earbuds

Connect the earbuds to your Bluetooth device

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

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

Note: For some Bluetooth devices, the connection may not be established automatically. In that case, you need to go to your device's Bluetooth menu and manually connect the earbuds to the Bluetooth device.

Adjusting ANC (Active Noise Cancellation)

ANC On/Off

You can switch between different ANC modes by double-tapping the left earbud.

• The ANC function is automatically activated when the earbud is placed in the ear.
• Tap the MFT twice to turn off the ANC function.
• Tap the MFT twice again, and it will switch to Awareness mode.

Powering On/Off

Managing Your Calls and Music

Music Control

Note: You will hear a tone indicating that the volume has reached its maximum level.

Call Management

Voice Assistant

Earbuds LED Indicator Status

Resetting the Earbuds

If you experience problems with pairing or connecting, you can follow the procedure below to reset your earbuds to the default factory 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 of 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 - connecting the earbuds to your Bluetooth device."
6. Pair the earbuds with your Bluetooth device, select 'Philips TAT6000'.

If the earbuds do not respond, you can follow the step below to reset the hardware of your earbuds:

• Place the earbuds back into the charging case and open the lid, then press and hold the button on the charging case for more 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 in each earbud, Lithium-ion battery 600 mAh in each 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
• Transmitting power: <10 dBm
• Operating range: Up to 10 meters
• Automatic power off
• USB-C connection for charging
• Low battery warning: present
• 15 min charging provides 2 hours of playback

Note: These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notices

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 RED 2014/53/EU and UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No 1206. You can find the Declaration of Conformity at www.philips.com/support.

Disposing of your old product and battery

Removing the built-in battery

If your country does not have a collection/recycling system for electronic products, you can protect the environment by removing and recycling the battery before discarding the earbuds.

• Ensure the earbuds are disconnected from the charging case before removing the battery.
• Ensure the charging case is disconnected from the USB charging cable before removing the battery.

Your product is designed and manufactured with high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused.

This symbol on a product means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU.

This symbol means that the product contains batteries covered by the European Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 and that they must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Seek information about the local system for separate collection of electrical and electronic products and batteries. Follow local regulations and never dispose of the product and batteries with normal household waste. Proper disposal of old products and batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and public health.

EMF Compliance

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

Environmental Information

All superfluous packaging material has been omitted. Your product is made of materials that can be recycled and reused if dismantled by a specialized company. Observe local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging material, used batteries, and old equipment.

Compliance Notice

The device complies with FCC regulations, Part 15. Its 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 Regulations

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 according to 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 causes 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 the 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This device 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.

Warning: 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 Radiation Exposure Statement:

This device complies with Canadian 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 licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Siri

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

Google

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

My Bluetooth earbuds won't turn on.

The battery is nearly empty. Charge the earbuds.

I cannot pair my Bluetooth earbuds with my Bluetooth device.

Bluetooth is turned off. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and turn on the Bluetooth device before turning on the earbuds.

Pairing fails.

• Place both earbuds in the charging case.
• Check that you have turned off the Bluetooth function of all previously connected Bluetooth devices.
• On your Bluetooth device, remove 'Philips TAT6000' from the Bluetooth list.
• Pair your earbuds (see 'Pairing the wireless earbuds for the first time with your Bluetooth device' on page 8).

The Bluetooth device cannot find the earbuds.

• The earbuds may be connected to a previously paired device. Turn off the other connected device or place it out of range.
• The pairing may have been reset, or the earbuds may have been previously paired with another device. Re-pair the earbuds with the Bluetooth device as described in the user manual. (See 'Pairing the earbuds with another Bluetooth device' on page 9).

My Bluetooth earbuds are connected to a mobile phone with a Bluetooth stereo system, but music is only played through the mobile phone's speaker.

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

Sound quality is poor and there is a crackling sound.

• The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between your earbuds and the Bluetooth device, or remove obstacles between the two devices.
• 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 not only (mono) HFP but also A2DP and is compatible with BT4.0x (or higher) (see 'Technical specifications' on page 13).

Clean your headphones regularly.

• Use a clean, damp cloth to regularly clean your headphones – especially the sound channels and microphone holes – and avoid the buildup of substances like sweat or earwax.
• If sweat or water droplets remain in the sound channels, air vents, or microphone holes, the sound level may temporarily decrease or disappear completely. This is not a malfunction. Use a soft, damp cloth to thoroughly dry the headphones. You can also remove the ear tips, turn the sound channels downwards, and gently tap the headphones against a dry cloth or similar surface about five times to remove any moisture trapped inside.
• Ensure the headphones are completely dry before charging and using them. Avoid using single-use alcohol pads or other cleaning agents.

Charge your headphones regularly.

If the headphones are not used for a long time, the charge level of the rechargeable battery will decrease. To prevent this loss of power, recharge the battery fully at least every three months.