Manual for FreeBuds 3

Manual for FreeBuds 3

Brand: HUAWEI

Category: Audio

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:21 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2019-11-01

1 Features

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

1.2 Pairing: Ensure earphones are in the case, open case, place phone within 50 cm. Press and hold Function button for 2 seconds until inner indicator light flashes white. Proximity pairing also available.

1.3 Audio Control: Double-tap the upper part of the right earbud handle to skip to the next song during music playback.

1.4 Active Noise Cancellation: Double-tap the upper part of the left earbud handle to enable or disable ANC mode.

1.5 Charging the Earphones: Place earbuds in the charging case.

1.6 Charging the Charging Case: Use a Type-C charger or a compatible wireless charger.

1.7 Factory Settings Restoration: If issues arise, ensure earphones are in the case, open case, and press and hold Function button for 7 seconds until the inner indicator light flashes red.

2 More Functions

2.1 Installing the Huawei AI Life App: Scan QR code or use AppGallery to download and install. Pair with FreeBuds 3.

2.2 Adding FreeBuds 3 to the Device List: Install AI Life app, pair FreeBuds 3, ensure phone is on Wi-Fi. Open AI Life app, tap +, then Add device. Select FreeBuds 3 and connect.

2.3 ANC Settings: In the AI Life app, navigate to Home, select FreeBuds 3, then tap "Noise cancelling" to adjust the ANC level.

2.4 Setting Double-tap Functions: In the AI Life app, go to Home, select FreeBuds 3, then tap "Shortcuts" to customize double-tap actions for each earbud.

2.5 Software Update: In the AI Life app, go to Home, select FreeBuds 3, then tap "Check for updates." Follow prompts to update.

Troubleshooting and error codes

State Description
Inner indicator light
Turns green The battery level of the earphones is higher than 60%.
Turns yellow The battery level of the earphones is between 20% and 60%.
Turns red The battery level of the earphones is lower than 20%.
Flashes white The earphones have entered Pairing mode.
Flashes red The earphones have been restored to their factory settings.
Outer indicator light
The charging case is being charged
Turns green: The battery level is higher than 90%.
Turns yellow: The battery level is less than 90%.
The charging case is not being charged
Turns green: The battery level is higher than 60%.
Turns yellow: The battery level is between 20% and 60%.
Turns red: The battery level is lower than 20%.
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