First Time Setup
Auto-Connecting Earbuds
- Press and hold both touch sensors for 3+ seconds to power ON. The Left and Right earbuds will blink blue/white, indicating they are ready to pair to your device.
- Select "JLab JBuds Air Icon" in your device's Bluetooth settings. A voice prompt "Bluetooth connected" followed by solid white lights will indicate you are connected.
Adding New / Additional Bluetooth Devices
Turn OFF Bluetooth from any previously connected device. Turn ON Bluetooth from the new device. The earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth Pairing mode. Select "JLab JBuds Air Icon" in the new device's settings to connect.
Button Functions
Left Earbud
- VOLUME DOWN: Single tap
- SIRI (iOS) or "OK GOOGLE" (ANDROID): Double tap
- ANSWER: Single tap
- HANGUP: Double tap
- REJECT INCOMING CALLS: Press & hold 1+ sec
- TRACK BACK: Press & hold 1+ sec
- TURN ON: Press & hold 3+ sec
- CHANGE EQ: Triple tap (JBuds Air Icon will cycle through 3 EQ settings)
Right Earbud
- VOLUME UP: Single tap
- ANSWER: Single tap
- HANGUP: Double tap
- REJECT INCOMING CALLS: Press & hold 1+ sec
- PLAY / PAUSE: Double tap
- TRACK FORWARD: Press & hold 1+ sec
- TURN ON: Press & hold 3+ sec
- CHANGE EQ: Triple tap (JBuds Air Icon will cycle through 3 EQ settings)
Voice Prompts
- "Ready to Pair": JBuds Air Icon is ready to pair to a Bluetooth device.
- "Bluetooth Connected": Earbud is connected to the device.
- "Battery Full": Indicates 100-75% battery.
- "Battery Medium": Indicates 75-25% battery.
- "Low Battery": Indicates less than 25% battery. When power decreases to 10%, "Low Battery" will play.
Turn Off Earbuds Without Charging Case
Enter your Bluetooth device settings and disconnect the JBuds Air Icon. The earbuds will power OFF after 3 minutes.
Equalizer Modes
Tap either the right or left earbud 3 times for different EQ settings. Voice prompts will indicate the selected EQ setting.
- JLab SIGNATURE: JLab C3™ signature sound with amplified bass and vocals.
- BALANCED: Even sound with no additional enhancements.
- BASS BOOST: Amplified bass and sub-bass.
Charging Earbuds
Match the corresponding L and R letters on the charging case for proper charging. The earbuds will auto power OFF and start charging. Blue lights will indicate earbuds are charging and will turn OFF when fully charged. The earbuds will auto power ON and reconnect to your device once the charging case is opened.
Charging Case
Connect the JBuds Air Icon to a computer or USB 5V output device. LEDs pulse white when charging and turn solid white when fully charged.
Fitting
Try all the optional Cush Fins and ear tips for best fit and proper seal. The Cush Fin should be aligned by positioning the contour around the microphone hole.
Troubleshooting
No Audio in One Earbud (Manual Reset)
- Enter your Bluetooth device settings and forget the JBuds Air Icon.
- Open the charging case and keep the earbuds inside.
- Quickly tap 3 times on each earbud touch sensor. They will each blink blue then power off. Once both are off, close the charging case.
- Wait 10 seconds and open the charging case. Wait for Left and Right earbuds to blink blue/white. You are now ready to pair to your Bluetooth device.
Instructional videos are available at: JLABAUDIO.COM/MANUALS
Bluetooth Device Does Not Connect / Reconnect
- Enter your Bluetooth device settings and forget the JBuds Air Icon.
- Turn OFF then ON Bluetooth on your device.
- Open the charging case and wait for Left and Right earbuds to blink blue/white.
- Select "JLab JBuds Air Icon" in device settings to reconnect.
Echoes on Calls
If you experience microphone echo or call quality issues with the JBuds Air Icon, ensure the Cush Fin is not blocking the microphone port. Ensure the microphone port is clear [✔️], not covered [❌].
Quick Tips
- Fully dry the earbuds before putting them in the charging case to avoid any damage to the case. The earbuds are sweat/water resistant, but the case is not.
- Either earbud can connect to your device and be used independently. Simply take out the earbud from the charging case, and it will auto-connect.
- Choosing the correct ear tip makes a significant improvement in audio quality due to a proper seal for the driver. Try all ear tips for best results.
Warning
Fully dry the earbuds before putting them in the charging case to avoid any damage to the case. The earbuds are sweat/water resistant, but the case is not.
Cautions
- Avoid extreme heat, cold, and humidity.
- Avoid dropping or crushing the earbuds.
- Wax may build up in the earbud tips, lowering the sound quality. Carefully remove the wax with a cotton swab or other small tool to improve the sound quality.
- If you experience discomfort or pain, try lowering the volume or discontinuing use temporarily.
- If you experience regular discomfort while using this product, discontinue use and consult your physician.
- Treat your earbuds as you would a nice pair of sunglasses and keep them in a safe location when not in use.