Huawei FreeBuds 3 User Manual
Product Information
[Issue]: 01
[Date]: 2019-11-01
Manufacturer: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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1 Features
1.1 Power-on
Open the charging case and press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds to power on the charging case.
Diagram showing the Huawei FreeBuds 3 charging case open, with the earbuds inside. A finger is shown pressing the function button on the case for 2 seconds.1.2 Pairing
[Preparations]: Ensure that the earphones are inside the charging case. Open the charging case and place your phone within 50 cm of the earphones.
Bluetooth pairing: Press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds until the inner indicator light flashes white.
Diagram illustrating the Bluetooth pairing process, showing the earbuds and a Bluetooth symbol.Proximity pairing: When your phone screen is on, a pairing prompt will be automatically displayed when your phone is close to the earphones. Touch [Connect] to complete the one-step pairing.
Screenshots of a smartphone displaying a pairing prompt for 'FreeBuds 3' with a 'CONNECT' button, and a subsequent prompt confirming successful connection.1.3 Audio Control
During music playback, double-tap the upper part of the right earbud handle to skip to the next song.
[Note]: You can set double-tap functions in the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.4 Setting Double-tap Functions.
Illustration showing a hand tapping the upper part of an earbud handle.1.4 Active Noise Cancellation
Double-tap the upper part of the left earbud handle to enable or disable ANC mode.
[Note]: Use the Huawei AI Life app to adjust the ANC level as needed. For details, see section 2.3 ANC Settings.
Illustration showing an earbud with sound waves emanating from it, and an ear icon with sound waves, representing audio control and noise cancellation.1.5 Charging the Earphones
To charge the earbuds, place them in the charging case to initiate automatic charging.
Diagram showing the Huawei FreeBuds 3 earbuds placed inside the charging case.1.6 Charging the Charging Case
To charge the charging case, use a Type-C charger or place it on a compatible wireless charger with the back side facing up.
Diagram illustrating charging methods for the case: a Type-C cable connection and placement on a wireless charger.1.7 Factory Settings Restoration
If the earphones fail to connect, play no sound, or cannot be found when searching on your phone, restore the earphones to their factory settings for troubleshooting:
Ensure that the earphones are inside the charging case, open the case, and press and hold the Function button for 7 seconds until the inner indicator light flashes red. When the indicator light flashes white, the earphones have been restored to their factory settings, and they will then enter Pairing mode.
1.8 Indicator Lights
Inner indicator light
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Turns green | The battery level of the earphones is higher than 60%. |
| Turns yellow | The battery level of the earphones is between 20% and 60%. |
| Turns red | The battery level of the earphones is lower than 20%. |
| Flashes white | The earphones have entered Pairing mode. |
| Flashes red | The earphones have been restored to their factory settings. |
Outer indicator light
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| The charging case is being charged | Turns green: The battery level is higher than 90%. Turns yellow: The battery level is less than 90%. |
| The charging case is not being charged | Turns green: The battery level is higher than 60%. Turns yellow: The battery level is between 20% and 60%. Turns red: The battery level is lower than 20%. |
2 More Functions
2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App
Use the browser on your phone to scan the QR code or use Huawei AppGallery to download and install Huawei AI Life. Pair with FreeBuds 3 and add it to the device list. You can then use the app to adjust the ANC level, set double-tap functions, and perform firmware updates when a new version is available.
A QR code is displayed for downloading the Huawei AI Life app.2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List
[Preparations]:
- Download and install the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App.
- Pair the FreeBuds 3 with your phone, or ensure that your FreeBuds 3 are in Pairing mode (to do this, press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds).
- Your phone is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.
[Step 1]: Open the Huawei AI Life app, touch the [Add] icon in the upper right corner, and touch [Add Device]. The app will automatically scan all devices in the Wi-Fi network.
Screenshot of the Huawei AI Life app showing a 'Scanning...' screen for nearby devices.[Step 2]: In the list of scanned devices, find the earphones' device name and touch [Connect] on the right side to add this device.
Screenshot of the Huawei AI Life app home screen displaying 'My AI Life' with 'FreeBuds 3' listed as a connected device.[End]
2.3 ANC Settings
[Preparations]:
- Download and install the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App.
- Add FreeBuds 3 to the device list in AI Life. For details, see section 2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List.
[Step 1]: Open the Huawei AI Life app. Go to the home screen of the app and touch [Home] to add FreeBuds 3 to the device list.
[Step 2]: Touch [Noise Cancelling] to see more details.
[Step 3]: Then enable [Noise Cancelling].
[Step 4]: Move the blue dot on the dial to adjust the ANC level to a more comfortable level.
Screenshot of the Huawei AI Life app showing the 'Noise cancelling' screen with an on/off toggle and an adjustment dial.[End]
2.4 Setting Double-tap Functions
[Preparations]:
- Download and install the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App.
- Add FreeBuds 3 to the device list in the AI Life app. For details, see section 2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List.
[Step 1]: Open the Huawei AI Life app. Go to the home screen of the app and touch [Home] to add FreeBuds 3 to the device list.
[Step 2]: Touch [Shortcuts].
[Step 3]: Set the double-tap functions for the earbuds as needed.
Screenshot of the Huawei AI Life app showing the 'Shortcuts' screen for setting double-tap functions for left and right earbuds.[End]
2.5 Software Update
[Preparations]:
- Add FreeBuds 3 to the device list in AI Life. For details, see section 2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List.
- Pair the FreeBuds 3 with your phone, or ensure that your FreeBuds 3 are in Pairing mode (to do this, press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds).
- Your phone is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.
[Step 1]: Open the Huawei AI Life app. Touch [Home], and select the device FreeBuds 3.
[Step 2]: Touch [Check Updates].
Screenshot of the Huawei AI Life app indicating that the current version of the earbuds' software is up to date.An update prompt will be displayed if a new version is available.
Screenshots of the Huawei AI Life app showing the software update process, including download progress and a 'Update complete' confirmation.[End]
