The basic steps to pair your Beats Pill

To connect a Beats Pill, turn on the speaker, hold down the power button until the LED light flashes, then go to your phone or computer's Bluetooth settings and select "Beats Pill" from the list. The first time you pair a device, this takes about 30 seconds. After that, your Beats Pill will automatically reconnect to the same device when you turn it on.

The exact steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using an iPhone, Android phone, Mac, or Windows computer, but the core process is the same: put the speaker in pairing mode, then tell your device to connect to it.

Key Takeaways

  • Press and hold the power button on the back of the Beats Pill until the LED flashes white — this puts it in pairing mode.
  • On iPhone or Mac, go to Settings > Bluetooth, wait for "Beats Pill" to appear, and tap it to connect.
  • On Android, open Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth, find "Beats Pill" in the available devices list, and tap to pair.
  • Once paired, your Beats Pill will reconnect automatically the next time you turn it on and have Bluetooth enabled on your phone or computer.
  • If the speaker won't pair, try restarting both the Beats Pill and your device, then repeat the pairing steps.

Pairing with an iPhone or iPad

Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on — you'll see the Bluetooth symbol at the top of the screen. Press and hold the power button on the back of your Beats Pill until the LED light on the front flashes white. This usually takes about 3 to 5 seconds.

In the Bluetooth settings, wait a few seconds for "Beats Pill" to appear under "Other Devices." Tap it to connect. You may see a pairing request on your screen — tap "Pair" if prompted. Once connected, "Beats Pill" will move to the "My Devices" section and show a checkmark next to it.

Pairing with an Android phone

Open Settings on your Android phone and look for "Connected devices" or "Bluetooth" — the exact name varies by phone maker. Tap it and turn Bluetooth on if it's not already. Press and hold the power button on the back of your Beats Pill until the LED flashes white.

Your phone will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. When "Beats Pill" appears in the list of available devices, tap it. Your phone will connect automatically. You should see "Beats Pill" listed under "Connected devices" or "Paired devices" once the connection is complete.

Pairing with a Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select "System Settings" (or "System Preferences" on older Macs). Click "Bluetooth" in the sidebar. Press and hold the power button on the back of your Beats Pill until the LED flashes white.

Wait for "Beats Pill" to appear in the list of available devices on your Mac. Click it to connect. Once paired, it will show as "Connected" next to the speaker's name. You can now play audio from your Mac through the Beats Pill.

Pairing with a Windows computer

Click the Windows Start button and open Settings. Go to "Bluetooth & devices" or "Devices" depending on your Windows version. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Press and hold the power button on the back of your Beats Pill until the LED flashes white.

Click "Add device" or "Pair a new device" and select Bluetooth. Your computer will search for nearby devices. When "Beats Pill" appears, click it to pair. Once connected, it will show in your list of paired devices and you can use it to play audio from your computer.

What to do if your Beats Pill won't connect

If the Beats Pill doesn't appear in your device's Bluetooth list, first make sure the speaker is actually in pairing mode — the LED should be flashing white, not solid or off. If it's not flashing, hold the power button longer. Some Beats Pills need 5 to 10 seconds of holding before they enter pairing mode.

If the LED is flashing but the speaker still won't show up, restart both devices. Turn off the Beats Pill completely, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on. Restart your phone or computer as well. Then repeat the pairing steps from the beginning. If you've paired the Beats Pill to many devices, it may have reached its limit — try "forgetting" it from one of your other devices first, then pair it again to the device you want to use.

Connecting to a second device

The Beats Pill can pair with multiple devices, but it can only play audio from one at a time. Once you've paired it to your first device, you can pair it to a second phone, tablet, or computer by putting it back into pairing mode. Press and hold the power button until the LED flashes white, then go through the pairing steps on your second device.

When you want to switch which device is playing audio, just start playing sound on the device you want to use. The Beats Pill will automatically switch to that device. If it doesn't switch automatically, go to that device's Bluetooth settings and select "Beats Pill" again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Beats Pill keep disconnecting?

If your Beats Pill disconnects frequently, move it closer to your phone or computer — Bluetooth works best within 30 feet and without walls or large objects in between. Also check that your device's Bluetooth is still turned on. If the problem continues, restart both the speaker and your device, then re-pair them.

Can I use my Beats Pill with two phones at the same time?

No, the Beats Pill can only play audio from one device at a time. You can pair it to multiple phones, but only one can be actively playing sound. To switch, start playing audio on the phone you want to use, and the speaker will switch to it automatically.

What if I forgot which device my Beats Pill is paired to?

Put the Beats Pill into pairing mode by holding the power button until the LED flashes white. This clears the previous connection and lets you pair it to a new device. You'll need to go through the pairing steps on whichever phone or computer you want to use it with.

Does the Beats Pill need to be charged before I can pair it?

The Beats Pill should have enough battery to turn on and pair, but if the battery is completely dead, charge it for at least 15 minutes before trying to connect it. You'll know it has power when you can press the power button and see the LED light up.