Sennheiser is a German audio equipment manufacturer known for producing high-quality headphones. It doesn’t matter what device you use; pairing Sennheiser headphones with different devices is a straightforward process.
If your Sennheiser headphones are wired you can simply plug them into the audio jack of your device. But if you have wireless Sennheiser headphones, you must pair them with your device via Bluetooth.
We’ll demonstrate in this article how to pair wireless Sennheiser headphones to an iPhone, iPad, Mac, laptop, PC, or TV.
How to put Sennheiser headphones in the Pairing Mode
Pairing Sennheiser headphones with devices requires initiating the pairing mode. And there are two methods available for pairing these wireless headphones: NFC and Bluetooth. Although Sennheiser headphones offer dual pairing technology, in this article, we are focusing mostly on Bluetooth connectivity, as it is more commonly used and compatible with a wider range of devices. However, in this section, we will also show you how to activate NFC pairing if your device supports it.
Putting the Sennheiser headphones in the pairing mode via Bluetooth
The simple pairing method below makes it easy to connect your Sennheiser headphones to any device. However, before you proceed further, make sure that your Sennheiser headphones are fully charged and within range of the device you want to pair them with.
- First, locate the power button on your Sennheiser headphones, usually found on the right earcup.
- Next, begin pressing and holding the power button for three seconds.
- You can release pressure on the button once you see the LED indicator turn blue and hear “Power ON” from the headphones.
- Now you have turned on your Sennheiser headphones.
- Afterward, press and hold the power button again for a duration of five seconds to put your Sennheiser headphones in pairing mode.
- Your headphones become discoverable by any Bluetooth-enabled device nearby as the LED flashes in a lovely blend of blue and red.
Putting Sennheiser Headphones into Pairing Mode Via NFC
Take advantage of simplicity and convenience when pairing your Sennheiser headphones with NFC-enabled devices. Here are the steps:
- The first thing you should do is power on your Sennheiser headphones. So, press the power button on your headphones for 3 seconds.
- After that, listen for the “Power ON” sound and observe the LED flashing blue.
- Your headphones are now in NFC pairing mode.
- Next, turn on NFC on the device that you want to pair with your headphones. This is typically done by going to the settings menu and toggling the NFC option.
- Once NFC is enabled on your device, simply hold it close to your Sennheiser headphones.
- Your device will automatically detect the headphones and prompt you to confirm the pairing.
Most devices’ steps for turning on NFC are similar, but minor differences may exist. To turn on NFC, you will need to locate the NFC setting in your device’s settings menu and enable it.
How to connect Sennheiser headphones to iPhone or iPad
The Sennheiser headphones can be connected to either an iPhone or an iPad using the same process because both devices have similar settings and menus. As mentioned earlier, we will only focus on the process of connecting Sennheiser headphones to iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser headphones are very easy to connect to an iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth. Please follow these steps to connect your Sennheiser headphones to your iPhone:
- First, make sure your headphones are fully charged and they are in the pairing mode (we’ve explained the process earlier).
- Next, go to Settings, then navigate to Bluetooth on your iPhone or iPad.
- Then turn on Bluetooth, and your device will start searching for any nearby devices. This is why it is important to have your Sennheiser headphones close to your iPhone or iPad during this process.
- When the name of your Sennheiser headphones appears on the list, tap on their name to connect.
- After a few seconds, you’ll hear a confirmation sound, and your iPhone or iPad will pair with your Sennheiser headphones.
How to connect Sennheiser wireless headphones to a PC or laptop
The process of pairing your Sennheiser headphones with a laptop or a PC is quite simple. Also, they share nearly similar steps. But before you can move forward, ensure that your Sennheiser headphones are in pairing mode, as discussed earlier. Also, ensure that your laptop or PC has Bluetooth capabilities. Unless your laptop or PC is ancient, it should have Bluetooth capabilities.
That being said, there are Bluetooth adapters available that can be used to provide Bluetooth to older devices. Once you have confirmed that both your headphones and device have Bluetooth capabilities, you can proceed with the pairing process.
Steps for pairing Sennheiser Headphones with a Laptop
- To begin, click on the Windows icon.
- Next, navigate to “Settings” and click “Devices.“
- In the Devices section, find and select “Bluetooth and other devices.”
- Once you’re there, turn on Bluetooth and click the option labeled “Add Bluetooth or another device.”
- From the menu that appears, simply choose “Bluetooth.”
- If your Sennheiser headphones are in pairing mode, they should now appear in the list of available devices. The laptop will actively try to look for the headphones.
- When they appear, tap on the name of your Sennheiser headphones to initiate the connection.
- To ensure the connection succeeds, play an audio file on your laptop; you should promptly hear the sounds playing through your Sennheiser headphones.
Steps for pairing Sennheiser Headphones with a PC
- If your PC has built-in Bluetooth, follow the same steps as when pairing with a laptop.
- In case your PC doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, you’ll need a Bluetooth dongle or Adapter. Plug the Bluetooth dongle or adapter into one of the USB ports on your PC.
- The PC will recognize the adapter and install the necessary drivers, and a Bluetooth icon will appear at the bottom of the screen. This icon indicates that the Bluetooth dongle or adapter is successfully connected to your PC.
- Now click the Bluetooth icon to open the Bluetooth menu and select “Add a Bluetooth device.”
- At this point, your Sennheiser headphones should already be in pairing mode.
- Your PC will look for nearby Bluetooth devices, and your Sennheiser headphones’ name should appear in the list of available devices.
- Click on your headphones’ name from the list and tap the ‘connect‘ button.
- After that, the PC will establish a connection with your Sennheiser headphones. Once the connection is established, you will be able to enjoy wireless audio playback and use your headphones for various tasks on your PC.
- You need to keep the Bluetooth adapter plugged into your PC to maintain the headphone connection. Removing the adapter will disconnect your Sennheiser headphones.
How to pair Sennheiser headphones to Mac
We went into detail in the previous section on how to pair your Sennheiser headphones with a Windows laptop or computer. Let’s now concentrate on connecting your Sennheiser headphones to a Mac. This connection’s setup is quite simple and user-friendly.
Here are the steps on how to pair Sennheiser headphones to your Mac:
- First, select the Apple icon at your Mac’s top left corner.
- Then, navigate to “System Preferences” and click “Bluetooth.”
- In the Bluetooth settings, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
- Also, by this point, your Sennheiser headphones should be in pairing mode.
- Now your headphones should appear in the list of available devices in your Mac’s Bluetooth settings.
- Click on your headphones’ name to initiate the pairing process. Once paired, you can enjoy wireless audio from your Mac through your Sennheiser headphones.
- The devices will swiftly establish the connection, and as a quick test, play some media on your Mac; you’ll find that the sound seamlessly streams through your Sennheiser headphones.
How to connect Sennheiser headphones to Smart TV
So, here’s the scoop on smart TVs: most of them come with a built-in Bluetooth feature. This means you can pair your Sennheiser headphones directly with your smart TV without the need for any additional devices.
However, it’s important to note that not all smart TVs have Bluetooth capabilities. If your smart TV does not have Bluetooth, you may need to use a Bluetooth transmitter or an audio cable to connect your Sennheiser headphones.
Nevertheless, if your smart TV does have Bluetooth capabilities, the pairing process is usually quite simple.
So follow these steps to connect Sennheiser headphones to Smart TVs with built-in Bluetooth:
- On your TV, go to Settings > Sound > Bluetooth.
- Turn on Bluetooth and click on Add a Bluetooth device or such a similar option. Some TVs might simply say Add or Add an accessory. So, it depends on the smart TV you are using.
- Once your TV is in pairing mode, put your Sennheiser headphones into pairing mode as well.
- Then your TV should detect the headphones and display them as an available device.
- After that, select your Sennheiser headphones from the list and complete the pairing process.
- Once paired, you can enjoy wireless audio from your smart TV through your Sennheiser headphones.
Conclusion
As you finish reading this article, we hope you’ve found it both enlightening and useful. We’ve covered various ways to connect your Sennheiser headphones to different devices.
You can easily connect your Sennheiser headphones to devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac, laptop, PC, or TV and enjoy excellent audio.
We’ve also talked about how to put Sennheiser headphones in pairing mode using methods like Bluetooth or NFC. We’ve given clear instructions for pairing with each device type.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out. We’re here to help.
