Philips TAT1138 True Wireless Headphones

1. Important Safety Instructions

Hearing Protection

Danger: Limit the duration of headphone use at high volume and set the volume to a safe level to prevent hearing damage. The higher the volume, the shorter the safe listening time.

When using your headphones, please observe the following:

• Listen at a moderate volume for a reasonable period.
• Be careful not to continuously increase the volume as your hearing adapts.
• Do not turn the volume up so high that you cannot hear what is going on around you.
• Exercise caution or temporarily turn off the headphones in potentially dangerous situations.
• Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.
• Using headphones over both ears while driving is not recommended and is prohibited in some regions.
• For your safety, avoid distractions from music or phone calls while driving or in other potentially dangerous environments.

General Information

To avoid damage or malfunctions:

• Caution: Do not expose headphones to excessive heat.
• Do not drop your headphones.
• The headphones must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water (refer to the IP protection class of the respective product).
• Do not immerse your headphones in water.
• Do not charge your headphones if the plug or socket is wet.
• Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives.
• If cleaning is required, use only a soft cloth, possibly dampened with a little water or diluted mild soapy water.
• The integrated battery must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sun, fire, or the like.
• There is a risk of explosion from improper battery replacement. Replace batteries only with an identical or equivalent type.
• For the specific IP protection class, the charging port cover must be closed.
• Disposing of the battery by burning or mechanical crushing or cutting can lead to an explosion.
• If the battery is exposed to an environment with extremely high temperature, it may cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquids or gases.
• If the battery is exposed to an environment with extremely low air pressure, it may cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquids or gases.
• To prevent fire, the device is supplied only by an external power source that must comply with PS1 (with a power of less than 15 W).

Operating and Storage Temperatures and Humidity

• Store the headphones in a location with temperatures between -20 °C and +50 °C (up to 90% relative humidity).
• Use the headphones at temperatures between 0 °C and +45 °C and up to 90% relative humidity.
• Battery life may be shorter at high or low temperatures.
• Replacing the battery with an incorrect type can cause severe damage to the headphones and battery (as with some lithium batteries).

2. Your True Wireless Headphones

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To make full use of the support offered by Philips, register your product at www.philips.com/support. With these Philips True Wireless Headphones, you can:

• Make hands-free calls conveniently via wireless connection.
• Enjoy and control music wirelessly.
• Switch between calls and music.

Package Contents

• Philips True Wireless Headphones TAT1138
• USB-C charging cable (charging only)

Other Devices

A mobile phone or device (e.g., notebook, tablet, Bluetooth adapter, MP3 player, etc.) that supports Bluetooth and is compatible with the headphones.

Overview of your True Wireless Headphones

The following diagram illustrates the components of your headphones:

• 1. LED indicator (earphone): Indicates the status of the earphone.
• 2. Multifunction button: Used for controlling playback, calls, and voice assistant.
• 3. LED indicator (charging case): Indicates the charging status of the case and earphones.
• 4. USB-C charging port: Port for charging the case.

3. Getting Started

Charging the Battery

Tip: The charging case acts as a mobile power bank for charging the headphones. When the charging case is fully charged, it can fully charge the headphones up to 3 times.

Charging Case

Connect the USB-C cable to the charging case and a power source.

Earphones

Remove the earphones from the charging case and remove any protective films. Place the earphones back into the charging case and close the lid. The earphones will then charge.

Tip: A full charge via USB cable typically takes 2 hours (for the earphones or the charging case).

Note: Place your earphones in the charging case and charge the battery for 2 hours to ensure optimal battery capacity and lifespan.

Note: Use only the original USB-C charging cable to avoid damage.

Note: End your call before charging. When you connect the headphones for charging, they will turn off.

Note: If you do not use the headphones for an extended period, the battery will lose capacity. To prevent this loss, please fully charge the battery at least every three months.

Wearing Instructions

Inserting Earphones

1. Check the left and right orientation of the earphones.
2. Insert the earphones into your ears and twist them slightly until they fit securely.

Pairing Headphones with your Bluetooth Device for the First Time

1. Ensure the headphones are fully charged and turned off.
2. Open the charging case lid. Remove the earphones. The LEDs on both earphones will flash white and blue alternately, indicating they are in pairing mode and ready to connect with a Bluetooth device (e.g., a mobile phone).
3. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device.
4. Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device. Refer to your Bluetooth device's user manual for instructions.

Note: If the headphones do not find a previously connected Bluetooth device after turning on, they will automatically enter pairing mode.

Pairing Example

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

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device and select "Philips TAT1138".
2. Enter the headphone password "0000" (4 zeros) if prompted. For devices equipped with Bluetooth 3.0 or higher, you do not need to enter a password.

Philips TAT1138

Pairing Headphones with another Bluetooth Device

If you want to pair another Bluetooth device with the headphones, press and hold the MFB button on both earphones for 5 seconds to enter pairing mode. Place the earphones back into the charging case and remove them again to recognize the second device as in normal pairing.

Single Earbud (Mono Mode)

For mono mode, take out either the right or left earphone from the charging case. The earphone will turn on automatically.

Note: The voice assistant is deactivated in mono mode.

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

Note: The headphones store up to 4 devices in their internal memory. If you try to pair more than 4 devices, the oldest paired device will be replaced by the new one.

4. Using the Headphones

Connecting Headphones to your Bluetooth Device

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
2. Remove the earphones from the charging case. The blue LED will blink. The headphones will search for the last connected Bluetooth device and automatically re-establish the connection. If the last connected device is not available, the headphones will enter pairing mode.

Tip: The headphones cannot be connected to more than 1 device simultaneously. If you have paired two Bluetooth devices, only turn on the Bluetooth function of the device you wish to connect.

Tip: If you turn on the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device after powering on the headphones, you must go to the device's Bluetooth menu and manually connect the headphones to the device.

Note: If the headphones cannot establish a connection to a Bluetooth device within 3 minutes, they will automatically turn off to conserve battery.

Note: For some Bluetooth devices, the connection may not be automatic. In this case, you must go to your device's Bluetooth menu and manually connect the headphones to the Bluetooth device.

Turning On and Off

Managing Calls and Music

Music Control

Call Control

Voice Assistant

LED Indicators

Charging Case LED Indicator

Earphone LED Indicator

5. Resetting Headphones

If you have a problem with pairing or connection, you can reset your headphones to factory settings as follows:

1. On your Bluetooth device, go to the Bluetooth menu and remove "Philips TAT1138" from the device list.
2. Turn off the Bluetooth function of your Bluetooth device.
3. Remove the earphones from the charging case and press the button once, then hold it for 5 seconds.
4. Place the earphones back into the charging case.
5. Follow the steps under "Using the Headphones – Connecting Headphones to your Bluetooth Device".
6. Pair the headphones with your Bluetooth device and select "Philips TAT1138".

6. Technical Data

• Music playback: 5 + 10 hours
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Lithium-ion battery: 30 mAh in each earphone, 250 mAh in the charging case
• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Compatible Bluetooth Profiles: HFP (Hands-Free Profile), A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)
• Supported Audio Codecs: SBC
• Frequency range: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz
• Transmission power: <10 dBm
• Range: Up to 10 m
• Port: USB-C port for charging
• Low battery capacity warning: Present

Note: Technical data are subject to change without prior notice.

7. Notice

Declaration of Conformity

MMD Hong Kong Holding Limited hereby declares that the product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU and the UK Radio Equipment Regulations SI 2017 No 1206. You can find the Declaration of Conformity at www.philips.com/support.

Disposing of Old Product and Battery/Batteries

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

Please follow local regulations and do not dispose of the product and battery with household waste. Proper disposal of old appliances and batteries helps to avoid negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Removing Integrated Battery

If your country does not have a collection or recycling system for electronic waste, you can protect the environment by removing the battery and recycling it before disposing of the headphones.

• Ensure the earphones are disconnected from the charging case before removing the battery.

This symbol on a product means it falls under the European Directive 2012/19/EU.

This symbol means the product contains an integrated battery that falls under the European Directive 2013/56/EU and must not be disposed of with normal household waste. We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips customer service center to have the battery professionally removed. Inquire about your local separate collection system for electrical and electronic equipment and batteries.

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

EMF Conformity

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

Environmental Information

We have avoided all unnecessary packaging. We have tried to divide the packaging into three materials: cardboard (carton), styrofoam (buffer), and polyethylene (bag, protective foam). Your system consists of materials that can be recycled and reused when dismantled by a specialized company. Please observe local regulations for the disposal of packaging materials, used batteries, and old appliances.

Conformity Information

The device complies with FCC regulations, 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 Regulations

This device has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the operating instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device causes radio or television reception interference, which can be determined by turning the device on and off, 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 device and receiver.
• Connect the device to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Contact your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

FCC Statement on Radiation Exposure

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.

Caution: 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 license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's license-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.

L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage ; (2) L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B)

IC Statement on Radiation Exposure

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.

8. 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 license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Siri

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

Google

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

My Bluetooth headphones do not turn on.

The battery capacity is low. Charge the headphones.

I cannot pair my Bluetooth headphones with my Bluetooth device.

The Bluetooth function is deactivated. Activate the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and turn it on before turning on the headphones.

Pairing is not working.

• Place both earphones in the charging case.
• Ensure that you have deactivated the Bluetooth function on all previously connected Bluetooth devices.
• On your Bluetooth device, delete "Philips TAT1138" from the Bluetooth list.
• Pair your headphones (see "Pairing Headphones with your Bluetooth Device for the First Time" on page 6).

The Bluetooth device cannot find the headphones.

• The headphones may be connected to an already paired device. Turn off the connected device or move it out of range.
• The pairing may have been reset, or the headphones may have already been paired with another device. Re-pair the headphones with the Bluetooth device as described in the user manual (see "Pairing Headphones with your Bluetooth Device for the First Time" on page 6).

My Bluetooth headphones are connected to a Bluetooth-enabled phone, but music is only playing through the phone's speaker.

Consult your phone's user manual. Select to listen to music through the headphones.

Sound quality is poor and there is crackling.

• The Bluetooth device is out of range. Reduce the distance between your headphones and your Bluetooth device, or remove obstacles between them.
• Charge your headphones.

Sound quality is poor, very slow, or streaming does not work at all when streaming from a phone.

Check if your phone supports not only (Mono) HFP but also A2DP and is compatible with BT4.0x (or higher) (see "Technical Data" on page 11).

Right and left earphones are not connected to each other.

• Place both earphones in the charging case and leave the lid open.
• Press the button on the charging case briefly three times.