S180
MOVEAUDIO
USER MANUAL
V1.0 |
TW18
Contents
Read this first ............................................................................................................................................... iii
Chapter 1. Get started ............................................................................................................................... 1
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................1
Charge the battery .....................................................................................................................................................1
Check the charge status ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Replace ear tips ............................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2. Make connections .................................................................................................................. 4
Connect with a Bluetooth device ............................................................................................................................. 4
Disconnect from a Bluetooth device ....................................................................................................................... 5
Reconnect with your devices ....................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3. Use your earbuds .................................................................................................................... 6
Music feature ................................................................................................................................................................6
Call feature ....................................................................................................................................................................6
Noise control feature ..................................................................................................................................................7
Voice assist feature ......................................................................................................................................................8
Restart the earbuds .....................................................................................................................................................8
Reset the earbuds ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Important safety information ...................................................................................................................9
Important handling information ................................................................................................................................9
Hearing loss ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Medical device interference ......................................................................................................................................9
Choking hazard ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Charging ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Operating temperature ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Regulatory compliance information ..................................................................................................... 11
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) ................................................................................................................................. 11
FCC compliance statement..................................................................................................................................... 11
Canadian compliance statement............................................................................................................................ 12
European Union (EU) compliance ........................................................................................................................ 12
Disposal and recycling information ....................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................................. 17
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Read this first
• Before using this documentation and the device it supports, ensure that you read and
understand the "Important safety information" on page 9.
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your device.
• Instructions in this documentation may vary depending on your device model and software
version.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. We make constant
improvements on the documentation of your device, including this user manual.
• TCL Communication Ltd. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or
application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation
of this documentation to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information
and recommendations in this documentation do not constitute the warranty of any kind,
express or implied.
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Chapter 1. Get started
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This manual describes everything you need to know about your TCL MOVEAUDIO S180. If you
need more information, visit www.tcl.com.
Overview
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1. Case LED indicator
2. USB Type-CTM port
3. Earbud LED indicator
4. Touch control area Tap or press to operate earbuds.
The indicator flashes certain colors to indicate the charge or
communication status of the earbuds or the charging case.
Connect the charging case to a computer or a compatible USB
adapter with the supplied USB Type-C cable to simultaneously
charge both the earbuds and the charging case.
The indicator flashes certain colors to indicate the charge or
communication status of the earbud.
Charge the baery
Earbuds
Your charging case is a charger. To charge your earbuds, place the earbuds in the case, then
close the lid. The earbud LED indicators flash in solid blue for 1 second when charging starts.
1s
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NOTE
For best results, do not insert your earbuds in the charging case if they are wet or dirty.
Charging case
To charge the charging case, connect the case to a computer or a compatible USB adapter with
the supplied USB Type-C cable.
The case LED indicator flashes in solid red when charging starts, and flashes in solid green
when charging is complete.
2HR
NOTES
• It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the case using the supplied USB Type-C
cable. The charging time may vary depending on the battery usage conditions.
• Use only the supplied or a certified USB charging cable for charging to prevent
product damage.
Check the charge status
Earbuds
When the battery level for the earbuds is less than 10%, you will hear the low battery prompt
via the earbuds, and need to charge the earbuds by placing them in the case.
Charging case
Open or close the charging case to check the battery level for the case
indicator lights
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from the case LED
>20% 10% ~ 20%
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<10%
Solid green
>20%
Solid red 10%~20%
Blinking red <10%
NOTES
• When the case LED indicator flashes in solid red, you can still put your earbuds in
the case to charge them, but need to charge the case as soon as possible.
• When the case LED indicator flashes in blinking red, you need to charge both the
case and earbuds as soon as possible.
Replace ear ps
To get the most use and enjoyment out of your earbuds, select the most comfortable tips for
your ears.
To replace an ear tip, follow these steps:
1. Pull firmly to remove the tip.
2. Choose a new tip.
3. Align the new tip with the earbud, then push until it clicks.
S M L
NOTE
The ComplyTM foam ear tips are for premium model only.
Comply
TM
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Chapter 2. Make connections
Enjoy music and hands-free calling with your earbuds by using the Bluetooth function of your
device.
Connect with a Bluetooth device
Pair your Bluetooth device to use it with the earbuds for the first time. Before you make the
pairing operation, make sure your earbuds and the charging case are charged sufficiently.
To pair the earbuds with your device for the first time after purchase or after resetting the
earbuds, follow these steps:
1. Open the charging case, and keep it next to your device. The earbud LED indicators flash in
blinking blue.
2. Unlock your device, and turn on the Bluetooth function on your device.
3. Select
connection.
NOTES
• When you pair the earbuds with a device for the first time after purchase or after
• If pairing is not established within 5 minutes, the pairing mode will be cancelled and
TCL MOVEAUDIO S180
resetting the earbuds, the earbuds enter pairing mode automatically if you open the
charging case.
the earbuds will turn off.
from the list of available devices to complete the
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To pair the earbuds with your device manually, follow these steps:
1. Remove both earbuds from the charging case, and wear the earbuds.
2. Triple-press either earbud, and hold the third press for about 2 seconds.
3. Unlock your device, and turn on the Bluetooth function on your device.
4. Select
connection.
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from the list of available devices to complete the
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NOTE
If pairing is not established within 5 minutes, the pairing mode will be cancelled and
the earbuds will turn off.
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Disconnect from a Bluetooth device
Disconnect your earbuds from the Bluetooth device using these methods:
• Put both earbuds in the charging case, and close the case.
• Turn off the Bluetooth function on your device.
• Go to the Bluetooth setting on your device, tap your earbuds from the device list, and select
disconnection option.
NOTE:
The disconnection procedure may vary depending on your device model.
Reconnect with your devices
After successful pairing, the earbuds will automatically connect to the last paired device if taken
out of the charging case.
NOTES
• The earbuds and Bluetooth device must be turned on and within connection range.
• If the earbuds cannot find and connect to the last paired device, they will enter
pairing mode after 15 seconds.
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Chapter 3. Use your earbuds
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Tap or press the touch control area on the earbuds to control your music, phone calls, and other
useful functions without getting out your phone.
Music feature
You can perform the playback controls by tapping and holding your right earbud.
x2
3s
Double tap Play or pause
Press and hold for 3 seconds Next song
Call feature
Phone controls
Manage calls by tapping and holding either of your earbuds.
x2
L/R
3s
Double tap Answer or end a call
• Reject an incoming call
Press and hold for 3 seconds
• Mute or unmute your microphone during phone call
Call waiting
If you receive an incoming call while on a call, you can use either earbud to perform the
following operations.
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x 2
L/R
3s
Double tap Answer the incoming call and place the current call on hold
Press and hold for 3 seconds Reject the incoming call and stay on the current call
Noise control feature
The noise cancelling control function is assigned to your left earbud by default. Press and
hold your left earbud for 3 seconds to switch between Active Noise Cancellation (ANC),
Transparency and OFF modes.
ANC mode reduces external sounds. With this mode activated, you can enjoy music or phone
calls without being disturbed by ambient noise.
Transparency mode lets external sounds in, so you can hear what's going on around you.
OFF mode turns off both ANC and Transparency modes.
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3s
ANC ON ANC OFFTRANSPARENCY
NOTE
To save battery, disable the noise cancelling control function when not in use.
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3s
L
3s
MODE
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Voice assist feature
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TM
Activate the voice assistant on your device by double tapping the left earbud.
Bixby / Siri® /
x2
Google Assistant
Restart the earbuds
If you encounter connection or pairing issues when using your earbuds, try restarting them by
following these steps:
1. Put both earbuds in the charging case, and close the case.
2. Wait for more than 2 minutes.
3. Take your earbuds out of the case. The earbuds have been restarted.
NOTE
The pairing information is retained even if the earbuds are restarted. The earbuds will
automatically connect to the last paired device if taken out of the case.
Reset the earbuds
If connection or pairing issues persist after the earbuds are restarted, try resetting your earbuds
by following these steps:
1. Tap both earbuds 4 times at the same time.
2. The earbud LED indicators flash in solid blue when the earbuds enter reset process.
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NOTE
All pairing information is deleted when the earbuds are reset to factory settings. After
reset process, the earbuds will enter pairing mode automatically.
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Important safety information
Read all safety information before using your product. Failure to follow these safety instructions
could result in injury, or damage to your product or other property.
Important handling informaon
Handle your earbuds and the case with care. They contain sensitive electronic components,
including batteries, and can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, crushed, disassembled,
or if exposed to excessive heat or liquid.
Clean your device regularly with a dry and soft cloth. Do not use liquids or cleaning products.
NOTE:
both the case and your computer or power adapter.
Before cleaning, remove earbuds from the case, and disconnect the USB cable from
Hearing loss
Listening to sound at high volume may cause permanent hearing loss. Check the volume after
inserting earbuds in your ears and before playing audio.
WARNING:
levels for long periods.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume
Medical device interference
Your device contains magnets which may interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers,
defibrillators, or other medical devices within the range of 15 cm (6 inches).
IF YOU ARE A USER OF ANY OF THESE MEDICAL DEVICES, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR
PHYSICIAN.
Choking hazard
Your device may present a choking hazard or cause other injury to small children. Keep them
away from small children.
Charging
Charge the case with the supplied USB cable. Only charge with an adapter that is compliant
with the applicable international and regional safety standards. Charging with other adapters
could cause damage to the case or pose a risk of injury or death. It is important to keep your
device and the power adapter in a well-ventilated area when charging. Don't use damaged
cables or chargers.
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Baery
Do not attempt to replace the device batteries yourself. You may damage the batteries, which
could cause overheating and injury. The batteries in your device should be serviced only by an
authorized service provider.
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Don't incinerate
the batteries. Check your country's local waste regulations for the proper disposal of electronic
products.
Operang temperature
Your device is designed to work and be stored in ambient temperatures between 0 °C and
45 °C (32 °F and 113 °F). Your device can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or
operated outside of these temperature ranges.
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Regulatory compliance information
This section introduces regulatory information, certification, and compliance information specific
to your product.
Electromagnec elds (EMF)
This product complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
FCC compliance statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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 equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with the FCC rules. 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 Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment 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.
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Canadian compliance statement
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
environments. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION:
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
European Union (EU) compliance
Hereby, TCL Communication Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type TW18 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. You can
find the Declaration of Conformity at https://www.tcl.com/global/en/service-support-mobile/
eu-doc.html.
Disposal and recycling informaon
At TCL, we continually strive to improve our operations and products, and minimize our impact
on the environment.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. For
recycling information, please visit www.tcl.com.
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This symbol on your device and/or its accessories indicates that this
device should not be disposed of with household waste. When this
device reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated
by local authorities. For more detailed information about device
recycling, contact your local authorities, household waste disposal
centers, or retail stores.
The separate collection and recycling of your device and/or its
accessories at the time of disposal will help conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment.
This symbol means that the product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery covered by European Directive 2013/56/EU which cannot
be disposed of with normal household waste. We advise you to
take your product to an official collection point.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems while using the product, refer to the troubleshooting information to
help determine the problem and find possible solutions.
General problems
Problem Solution
I can't turn on the earbuds.
I lost one of the earbuds. Contact the local contact center for further advice.
The charging time and battery
life are different between the
two earbuds.
How to dispose of my earbuds?
Your earbuds don't have enough battery power. Charge your
earbuds.
• The charging time may differ between the two earbuds
even if they start charging at the same time.
• The charging time and remaining battery may differ
between the two earbuds due to different inner
components.
Check your country's local waste regulations for the proper
disposal of electronic products. For more information, visit
www.tcl.com.
Connection problems
Problem Solution
• Make sure you have turned off the Bluetooth function of
all previously paired devices.
I can't pair the earbuds with my
device.
• Remove your earbuds from the pairing list on your device.
• Follow the steps in the user manual to make pairing
operation.
The earbuds can't connect to
my device automatically.
After putting my earbuds back
in the charging case, I find they
are still connected to my device.
Can I connect my earbuds to
multiple devices at the same
time?
Make sure the Bluetooth function of your device is enabled
before using your earbuds.
To disconnect the earbuds from your device, close the lid
after putting your earbuds back in the charging case.
You can't connect your earbuds to multiple devices at the
same time.
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I can't find my earbuds on the
pairing list of my device to make
connection for the first time.
• Check if the earbuds are in the pairing mode. The earbud
LED indicators flash in blinking blue when the earbuds
enter the pairing mode.
• Turn off the Bluetooth function of your device, and turn it
on again.
• Your earbuds don't have enough battery power.
The earbuds keep disconnecting
from my device.
• Make sure the earbuds and your device are within the
connection range.
• Remove the earbuds from the pairing list, and pair them
with your device again.
Audio problems
Problem Solution
• Place both earbuds in the charging case, and ensure that
the earbuds are charging and the charging case has been
I can't hear audio from one of
the earbuds.
The sound output on earbuds
don't match what’s happening
on the connected device's
screen.
charged sufficiently. Then take out the earbuds, and try
again.
• If the problem persists, reset the earbuds.
You may experience sound lags on your earbuds when
playing videos or games.
To minimize the delay, move the devices closer together to
help improve the connection. Make sure there aren't any
objects, metals, walls or people between the earbuds and
other Bluetooth device.
The music plays through the
device speaker and not through
my earbuds.
The audio quality is poor, and
crackling noise can be heard.
During a call using the earbuds, I
can't hear the voice of the caller.
• Check whether your earbuds are connected to your
device.
• Check whether you have selected on your device the
earbuds as the default playback device.
• Check that your connected device is nearby, and there's no
wireless interference or obstructions between the earbuds
and your device.
• Reconnect the earbuds.
• Some smartphones receive calls with the phone instead
of the earbuds by default. You need to operate your
smartphone to switch the call to your earbuds.
• Increase the volume of your earbuds.
• Adjust the volume of your connected Bluetooth device.
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During a call using the earbuds,
others can't hear me speaking
over a call.
• Check your smartphone to make sure the voice is going
through the earbuds.
• Speak close to your earbud.
Function problems
Problem Solution
The earbuds have three noise control modes: Noise
cancellation, Transparency, and OFF modes.
How to enable or disable the
noise cancellation feature?
You can switch between these three modes by pressing
and holding your left earbud for 3 seconds. You will hear a
prompt tone when the earbuds switch to a different mode.
• The noise cancelling function may be disabled. Enable the
noise cancelling function by pressing and holding your left
earbud for 3 seconds.
The noise cancelling function
doesn't work well on my
earbuds.
• The size of the ear tips is not suitable for you, or you may
be wearing the earbuds incorrectly. Choose the most
comfortable fit, and ensure your earbud makes a good seal
with your ear canal.
• If the sound openings such as microphone and speaker
openings are blocked by debris, then clean your earbuds
with a dry and soft cloth.
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Trademarks
TCL and the TCL logo are trademarks of TCL Communication Ltd. The Bluetooth® word mark
and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by TCL Communication Ltd. is under license. USB Type-C™ is a trademark of USB Implementers
Forum. Google Assistant word mark and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google
Inc. Siri is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Comply is a registered trademark of Hearing Components, Inc. All other trademarks
and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
© 2021 TCL Communication Ltd. All rights reserved.
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