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FAQ

  • Get Started
  • Pairing
  • Control Guide
  • Speaker&Microphone
  • TroubleShooting
  • Clean&Care
  • About Hearing

Get Started

How do I turn on/off my OpenComm?

To turn on, press and hold the volume+ button for 2 seconds, which also acts as the power button. Audrey will say “Welcome to Shokz.” LED will flash blue one time.

To turn off, press and hold the volume+ button for 2 seconds, which also acts as the power button. Audrey will say “Power Off. LED will flash red one time

How do I charge my OpenComm?

Charge the headphones with the included magnetic charging cable. The headphone will turn it off automatically when charging.

How long does it take to charge my OpenComm?

It takes 1 hours to charge OpenComm from 0 to 100 percent. It arrives out of the box at approximately 50 percent charged. And 5 minutes charging give you 2 hours of talk time. The LED light will turn red into blue when the headphone finishes charging.

How to wear it if I wear a glasses or helmet?

It doesn’t matter if you wear headphones first or glasses/helmet first. But if you wear headphone first, it may sit on your head better.

How to adjust the band of my OpenComm?

The band can't be adjusted. The size of the headphone is based on the head size of the majority of people, and to avoid friction between the band and the back of the head during exercise.

Pairing

What devices will OpenComm pair with?

OpenComm will pair with most Bluetooth devices that use Bluetooth 3.1 or higher, including phones, tablets, computers and watches. It will not pair with gaming consoles. It will not pair with some transmitters.

Could OpenComm pair with a smart TV?

OpenComm can be paired with a Smart TV using Bluetooth v3.1 and up. If your TV does not have Bluetooth, you'll need a Bluetooth transmitter.

How do I pair OpenComm with my device?

1. Start with your OpenComm powered off

2. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding volume+ for 5-7 seconds. Your OpenComm will turn on (continue holding the button) and then the LED light will flash red and blue. Audrey will say "pairing" indicating pairing mode.

3. Open your device's Bluetooth settings and select "OpenComm by Shokz"Audrey will say "connected."

How do I pair Opencomm with multiple devices?

OpenComm offers multipoint pairing, which allows users to connect to two devices at the same time. While you won’t receive audio from both devices at the same time, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from one device to the other. To pair multiple devices through multipoint pairing:

1. Start with your OpenComm off.

2. Press and hold volume+ until Audrey says “pairing” and the LED indicator flashes red and blue.

3. Press and hold the multifunction button and volume+ button for 3 seconds.Audrey says "multipoint enabled."

4. Open your first device's Bluetooth® menu and select "OpenComm by Shokz."Audrey says "connected"

5. Turn your OpenComm off.

6. Re-enter pairing mode by pressing and holding volume+ until Audrey says “pairing”and the LED indicator flashes red and blue.

7. Open your second device's Bluetooth® menu and select "OpenComm by Shokz."Audrey says "connected."

8. Turn your OpenComm off. 

9. Turn your OpenComm on. Your OpenComm are now connected to both devices.

How do I disable multiple pairing?

You can disable multiple pairing by pressing and holding the volume- button, and multifunction button under pairing mode. Audrey says"Multiple disabled"

How do I switch from one device to the other using multipoint pairing?

When paired through the multipoint pairing process, OpenComm will connect to whichever device is in range. If both devices are in range, it will connect to whichever device you were more recently using. You can switch devices through some notifications such as a phone call, or simply by using the opposite device. Multipoint pairing may not work with all devices or transmitters.

How do I remove all connected devices on my OpenComm?

You can change the devices to which your OpenComm is paired by resetting the headphones, and then pairing the new devices. To reset OpenComm:

1. Start with your OpenComm off.

2. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding volume+ for 5-7 seconds until Audrey says “pairing” and the LED indicator flashes red and blue.

3. Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- button (all three buttons) simultaneously for 3-5 seconds, until you hear two beeps or feel vibrations.

4. Turn your OpenComm off. OpenComm is now reset and can be re-paired with new devices. After resetting, the headphones will clear all connected devices before. The headphones needs pairing to new devices under pairing mode.

Control Guide

How do I enter pairing mode?

Press and hold the volume+ button for 3-5 seconds. Audrey says “Welcome to Shokz.” Continue holding the volume+ button for an additional 2-3 seconds. Audrey will say “Pairing” and the LED light will flash red and blue, indicating pairing mode.

How do I check the battery status?

Click the volume+ or volume- button while music is paused. Audrey says “Battery High,” “Battery Medium,” “Battery Low,” or “Charge Me.” Please note this feature may not work on all devices.

How do I pause/play a song?

Click the multifunction button once while music is playing. You’ll hear one beep. The music will pause. Click the multifunction button once while music is paused. You’ll hear one beep. The music will play.

How do I adjust the volume?

For the playing volume, click the volume+ or volume- buttons to turn up or turn down volume levels while music is playing.

For the beep volume, it is the default volume set in the factory and can't be adjusted.

How do I skip to the next song?

Double-click the multifunction button while music is playing. You’ll hear one beep. The next track will play.

How do I skip to the previous song?

Three-click the multifunction button while music is playing. You’ll hear one beep. The previous track will play.

How do I redial the last number?

Double-click the multifunction button while it is idle. Audrey says “Last Number Redial.”

How do I prompt my device’s intelligent personal assistant?

Press and hold the multifunction button for two seconds, prompting your phone’s intelligent personal assistant. The function depends on the connected device and application.

How do I change the EQ setting?

OpenComm has 2 EQ settings in total to allow you to customize your music experience.

One is the Standard mode for daily listening to music.

1)  Volume Up Mode: recommended to use when volume is set at 70% of the maximum volume and higher. Reducing vibration for better experience.

2)  Volume Standard Mode: recommended to use when volume is lower than 70% of the maximum volume.

Tips:The Volume Mode would change automatically based on your current volume when you change the EQ. Also, you can turn the volume up/down to change EQ.

The other one is Vocal booster mode which is to restore the details of human voice.

You can press and hold the volume+ and volume- buttons simultaneously for two seconds while music is playing. Audrey says “EQ Changed.”

How do I change language on OpenComm?

OpenComm can support 4 languages, including Chinese, Japanese, English and Korean. You can follow the steps  to change language.

1. Turn off your OpenComm first;

2.Press the volume + button for 5-7 seconds until the headphone enter the pairing model ( LED light will flash red & blue);

3.Double click the multifunction button and you hear a beep;

4. Volume + or Volume - button to check the language.

How do I reset OpenComm?

1. Start with your OpenComm off.

2. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Your headphones will turn on, and then the LED light will flash red and blue.

3. Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- button simultaneously for 3-5 seconds. You'll hear beeps and/or feel vibrations.

4. Turn your headphones off.

Speaker&Microphone

How to use the boom microphone?

You can put the boom microphone next to your mouth when you would like to use the microphone.

Can the dual noise-canceling boom microphone be removed?

The boom microphone on the OpenComms is not detachable, you are able to move the microphone so you can move it away from your mouth when you are done with your call.

After the headphone is connected, how to select the microphone channel on the laptop/PC?

(For Windows system):

After the successful connection to a laptop. There are 2 channels for you to choose from.

Channel 1: Headphones (OpenComm by Shokz Hands-Free AG Audio)

This channel is used to manage voice calls, etc.

Channel 2: Headphones (2-OpenComm by Shokz Stereo)

This channel is used to manage the music channel, for listening to music, watching video and other audio output.

You can change the Channel via the bottom volume icon.

(For OS system)

After the successful connection to an OS laptop, it will automatically change Channel for you under actual situation.

How do I mute/unmute the mic?

To mute the microphone, press and hold the volume+ and volume- buttons simultaneously for two seconds while on a call. Audrey will say “Mute on.”

To unmute the microphone, press and hold the volume+ and volume- buttons simultaneously for two seconds while on a call with the mic muted. Audrey will say “Mute off.”

How do I answer/end a call?

Click the multifunction button once while a call is coming in. You’ll hear one beep and the call will be answered. If you want to end a call, click the multifunction button once while on a call. You’ll hear one beep and the call will end.

How do I reject a call?

Press and hold the multifunction button for two seconds as a call is coming in. You’ll hear two beeps and the call will be rejected.

How do I answer the call waiting and hang up current call?

Press and hold the multifunction button for two seconds as a call is coming in. You’ll hear one beep and the current call will be ended.

TroubleShooting

My OpenComm won’t enter pairing mode.

Most connectivity problems are resolved with the following step, you can try to do that by the following instructions:

1. Clear all paired Bluetooth lists in the connected devices

2. Restart the connected devices

3. Reset OpenComm

4. Charge OpenComm for a few minutes.

5. pair your OpenComm again

My OpenComm won’t pair with any devices.

Most connectivity problems are resolved with the following step, you can try to do that by the following instructions:

1. Clear all paired Bluetooth lists in the connected devices

2. Restart the connected devices

3. Reset OpenComm

4. Charge OpenComm for a few minutes.

5. pair your OpenComm again

My OpenComm keeps disconnecting from my devices.

Most connectivity problems are resolved with the following step, you can try to do that by the following instructions:

1. Clear all paired Bluetooth lists in the connected devices

2. Restart the connected devices

3. Reset OpenComm

4. Charge OpenComm for a few minutes.

5. pair your OpenComm again

My OpenComm only has sound on one side.

If using a phone, please check your accessibility settings to ensure the volume is equally balanced between both left and right sides.

After checking the phone’s accessibility settings, we suggest that you try to reset your OpenComm.

1. Start with your OpenComm off.

2. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding volume+ for 5-7 seconds until Audrey says “pairing” and the LED indicator flashes red and blue.

3. Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- button (all three buttons) simultaneously for 3-5 seconds, until you hear two beeps or feel vibrations.

4. Turn your OpenComm off. OpenComm is now reset and can be re-paired with your device

My OpenComm doesn't have sound at all.

Please confirm that the volume is turned up on both your device and on OpenComm. If both are turned up, please reset OpenComm by following instructions:

1. Start with your OpenComm off.

2. Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Your OpenComm will turn on, and then the LED light will flash red and blue.

3. Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- button simultaneously for 3-5 seconds. You'll hear beeps and/or feel vibrations.

4. Turn your OpenComm off.

Your OpenComm is now reset and can be re-paired with your device.

My OpenComm can't change the volume on the laptop.

First of all, you are able to adjust the volume while the headphone is playing music.

(For Windows system):

After the successful connection to a laptop. There are 2 channels for you to choose from.

Channel 1: Headphones (OpenComm by Shokz Hands-Free AG Audio)

This channel is used to manage voice calls, etc.

Channel 2: Headphones (2-OpenComm by Shokz Stereo)

This channel is used to manage the music channel, for listening to music, watching video and other audio output.

The volume only can be changed under  Channel 2, kindly change the Channel via the bottom volume icon.

(For IOS system)

After the successful connection to an OS laptop, it will automatically change Channel for you under actual situation.

The listeners can't hear my voice clearly.

A manual reset may help resolve some sound quality issues. To reset your OpenComm:

1.Start with your OpenComm off.

2.Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Your OpenComm will turn on, and then the LED light will flash red and blue.

3.Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- button simultaneously for 3-5 seconds. You'll hear beeps and/or feel vibrations.

4.Turn your OpenComm off.

Your OpenComm is now reset and can be re-paired with your device.

My OpenComm microphone isn't picking up my voice.

A manual reset can help resolve some sound quality issues. To manually reset your OpenComm:

1.Start with your OpenComm off.

2.Enter pairing mode by pressing and holding the volume+ button for 5-7 seconds. Your OpenComm will turn on, and then the LED light will flash red and blue.

3.Press and hold the multifunction button, volume+ button and volume- button simultaneously for 3-5 seconds. You'll hear beeps and/or feel vibrations.

4.Turn your OpenComm off.

Your OpenComm is now reset and can be re-paired with your device.

Clean&Care

How do I clean my Opencomm?

We recommend that you clean your Opencomm on a regular basis by rubbing it down with a clean, dry cloth.

How do I store my Opencomm?

When not in use, we suggest you store your Opencomm in a safe, dry place within a portable pouch, semi-hard zipper case, or hard case.

What happens if my Opencomm gets wet?

IP55 water-resistant means the products are anti-spray(3.63mm) from water for 1~3 minutes. When you wear the headphones in the continually rain the water might enter it through actual hole. Therefore, kindly use the headphone in a dry, clean place.

About Hearing

What are the differences between Shokz's headphones and hearing aids?

The main differences are the function. The hearing aids work by amplifying sound to make the users get the amplified sound while our headphones are featured with the bone conduction technology which the sound is transmitted by the bone instead of amplifying the sound. Moreover, our headphones need to connect a playing device but hearing aid can work alone.

Can individuals with hearing loss benefit from bone conduction headphones?

As the situation varies person from person, we are unable to confirm that whether our headphones will work for any particular individual. We suggest you can ask the doctor first, or there are plenty of retailers with in-store demos, we encourage you to give them a try.

Can Shokz's headphones work with hearing aids?

It depends on the type of hearing aids, the headphones are ear-hook style and suitable to wear at the same time with hearing aids if there is space at ear. With Bluetooth, the headphones need to be paired with a device to play the music via Bluetooth. We would suggest you can contact the support team of the hearing aids to confirm the function. Moreover, there are plenty of retailers with in-store demos, we encourage you to give them a try.