How to Connect Headphones to Google Pixel 3a XL

Google Pixel 3a XL smartphone is an excellent device suitable for viewing various content. The phone has a high-quality screen with a diagonal of 6.53 inches, as well as high-quality speakers that provide high-quality sound. However, if you want to dive deeper into listening to music or watching a movie, you can connect the headphones to the Google Pixel 3a XL.

How to connect wired headphones to Google Pixel 3a XL

There are wired and wireless headphones. They differ not only in their form factor, but also in the way they connect to the phone. If you use wired headphones, then you just need to insert the headphone cable into the corresponding 3.5mm jack connector.

This connector can be located both at the top and bottom sides of the smartphone. In addition, the smartphone may not have a headphone jack directly. Then you will have to use a special adapter, which is often included in the device kit. If it is not there, you will have to purchase an adapter or headphones with a suitable plug.

If the headphones have been successfully connected, the corresponding icon will appear in the status bar. The appearance of the icon may differ depending on the version of Android.

How to connect wireless headphones to Google Pixel 3a XL

Bluetooth headphones connect differently from wired models. The difference in pairing methods is due to the fact that this type of headset is wireless. Therefore, to connect blues headphones, you need:

Open your smartphone settings.
Go to Bluetooth.
Turn on Bluetooth.
Find your headphones in the Available Devices tab and tap on their name.
Confirm pairing.

After successfully connecting, Bluetooth headphones will appear in the Paired Devices item. In addition to headphones, other gadgets using Bluetooth connection are displayed here.

Solving possible problems

Although the process of connecting headphones to a smartphone is quite simple, some users face difficulties. Here are the most common problems and ways to solve them:

Google Pixel 3a XL does not detect wired headphones. Try connecting the headphones to another smartphone. If another device recognizes them, then the problem lies in Google Pixel 3a XL. Clean the connector and reconnect the headphones.
When the headphones are disconnected, the icon remains on the status bar. Most often, such a problem is caused by contamination of the connector. Try cleaning it.
The smartphone does not detect wireless headphones. First, make sure the headset is not connected to another device. Secondly, before pairing, most often you need to press a button on the case of Bluetooth headphones. The sequence of actions specifically for your headphones can be found in the instructions.

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