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User Guide
OnePlus Buds Z2
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Earbuds and Charging Box
Illustration of the OnePlus Buds Z2 earbuds and their charging case. The earbuds feature a stem design with a touch-sensitive area. The charging case is compact, showing an indicator lamp, a setup button, and a charging port.
- Earbuds: Feature a touch-sensitive area for controls.
- Charging Box: Contains the earbuds for charging and storage.
- Indicator Lamp: Shows charging status or pairing mode.
- Setup Button: Used for pairing and factory reset.
- Charging Port: For charging the case.
Pairing and Connecting
For Android Phones
Follow the Google Fast Pair prompts.
For Non-Android Phones
Place the buds into the charging case with the cover opened. Press and hold the setup button of the charging case for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth settings. Then, select OnePlus Buds Z2.
To Restore Factory Settings
Place the buds into the charging case with the cover opened. Press and hold the setup button of the charging case for 10 seconds until the indicator lamp blinks red. Note: Only OnePlus 6 and later versions are supported.
Replacing Ear Tips
Illustration showing different sizes of ear tips labeled S, M, and L.
Use ear tips in the appropriate size to enjoy optimal comfort and noise cancellation experience. Check the bud accessories for ear tips in different sizes.
Buds Details and App Integration
For OnePlus 6 (or later versions)
You can set bud details and upgrade the software version of the buds under Settings > Bluetooth.
On a non-OnePlus mobile phone
Download and install the HeyMelody app to obtain features of the buds and upgrade the software version for an enhanced listening experience.
[HeyMelody App Icon] Download from Google Play Store or App Store.
Controls and Functions
Play Control
You can customize the single-tap, double-tap, and triple-tap functions of the left bud and right bud on the phone to perform different commands.
- Single-Tap: By default: "Play/Pause". Optional functions: "Play/Pause", "Previous", "Next".
- Double-Tap: By default: "Next". Optional functions: "Play/Pause", "Previous", "Next", and wake up voice assistant.
- Triple-Tap: By default: "Previous". Optional functions: "Play/Pause", "Previous", "Next", and wake up voice assistant.
Noise Control
Press and hold the touch area for 1 second to switch the noise control mode between "Max noise cancellation" and "Transparency" by default.
To switch between two different modes, enter Settings > Buds details.
[Earbud with sound wave graphic] Illustration indicating noise control modes.
Other Function Control
Call Control
- Answer/End: Double-tap
- Reject: Press and hold the bud for 3 seconds
Switch Device
Press and hold either bud (in powered-on status) for 3 seconds to reconnect to the previous device.
In-ear Detection
During music playback, the buds automatically pause the music when you take them off. If you put the buds back within three minutes, the buds automatically resume the music.
Charging the Buds
Charge the Buds
Put the buds in the charging case to initiate charging.
Charge the Charging Case
Connect the charging case to a power supply through the charging cable delivered with the buds to charge the charging case.
[Earbuds in case with charging cable] Illustration showing earbuds being placed into the charging case, and the charging case connected to a power source via a USB-C cable. Battery level indicators are shown.
Battery Status Indicators: ? [Low Battery], ⚡ [Charging]