Huawei Freebuds 3 User Manual

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Contents

1 Features ........................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Power-on ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Pairing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Audio Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Active Noise Cancellation ............................................................................................................................................ 3

1.5 Charging the Earphones ................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.6 Charging the Charging Case ......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.7 Factory Settings Restoration ......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.8 Indicator Lights ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

2 More Functions .............................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List .......................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 ANC Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 7

2.4 Setting Double-tap Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 9

2.5 Software Update ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

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1.1 Power-on

Open the charging case and press and hold the Function button for 2 seconds to power on the charging case.

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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.

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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.

A prompt will be displayed if the pairing is successful.

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This feature is only supported on EMUI 10.0 or later.

1.3 Audio Control

During music playback, double-tap the upper part of the right earbud handle to skip to the next song.

You can set double-tap functions in the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.4 Setting Double-

tap Functions.

1.4 Active Noise Cancellation

Double-tap the upper part of the left earbud handle to enable or disable ANC mode.

Use the Huawei AI Life app to adjust the ANC level as needed. For details, see section 2.3 ANC Settings.

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1.5 Charging the Earphones

To charge the earbuds, place them in the charging case to initiate automatic charging.

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.

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

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light flashes white, the earphones have been restored to their factory settings, and they will then enter Pairing mode.

1.8 Indicator Lights

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Inner indicator light

State Description

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Outer indicator light

Turns green

Turns yellow

Turns red

Flashes white

Flashes red

The battery level of the earphones is higher than 60%.

The battery level of the earphones is between 20% and 60%.

The battery level of the earphones is lower than 20%.

The earphones have entered Pairing mode.

The earphones have been restored to their factory settings.

State Description

The charging case is being charged

The charging case is not being charged

Turns green

Turns yellow

Turns green

Turns yellow

Turns red

The battery level is higher than 90%.

The battery level is less than 90%.

The battery level is higher than 60%.

The battery level is between 20% and 60%.

The battery level is lower than 20%.

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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.

2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List

Preparations:

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Download and install the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.1 Installing the

Huawei AI Life App.

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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).

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Your phone is already connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 1 Open the Huawei AI Life app, touch the + icon in the upper right corner, and touch Add

device. The app will automatically scan all devices in the Wi-Fi network.

Step 2 In the list of scanned devices, find the earphones' device name and touch CONNECT on the

right side to add this device.

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Go to the home screen of the AI Life app, touch Home to view the added devices, and use the app to adjust settings for the devices.

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2.3 ANC Settings

Preparations:

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Download and install the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.1 Installing the

Huawei AI Life App.

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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.

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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.

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2.4 Setting Double-tap Functions

Preparations:

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Download and install the Huawei AI Life app. For details, see section 2.1 Installing the

Huawei AI Life App.

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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.

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2.5 Software Update

Preparations:

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Add FreeBuds 3 to the device list in AI Life. For details, see section 2.2 Adding

FreeBuds 3 to the Device List.

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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).

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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 for updates.

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The current version will be displayed if a new version is not available.

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An update prompt will be displayed if a new version is available.

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1. Touch UPDATE.

2. Touch OK when the update is complete and perform the operations as prompted.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Features

1.1 Power-on

1.2 Pairing

1.3 Audio Control

1.4 Active Noise Cancellation

1.5 Charging the Earphones

1.6 Charging the Charging Case

1.7 Factory Settings Restoration

1.8 Indicator Lights

2 More Functions

2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App

2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List

2.3 ANC Settings

2.4 Setting Double-tap Functions

2.5 Software Update