LIFE BUDS
Audiophile Wireless Earbuds with
Immersive Single Point Source Audio
Quick Start Guide
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information
regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
musictri.be/warranty.
Accessories List
• LIFE BUDS x 1 pair
• Charging Case
• Charging Cable
• This Quick Start Guide
• Storage Bag
• Caps of various sizes
FEATURES
The charging case includes an internal battery that charges the LIFE BUDS when
the lid is closed. They can be charged up to 3 times before the charging case has
to be recharged. Connect the supplied charging cable to the rear connector on
the case to recharge from a USB port. The front LEDs show the charging status
of the LIFE BUDS inside.
Bluetooth Version: 5.0. Enjoy a true high-de nition stereo music experience!
Each LIFE BUD has a single multi-function button (MFB) control, a microphone,
and an LED indicator. Various cap sizes allow you to choose the most
comfortable t and nd the best sound quality.
Use both LIFE BUDS together, or as single units.
GETTING STARTED
Before use, please read this quick start guide carefully and keep it in a safe place.
Please fully charge the LIFE BUDS before use.
Please regularly charge the LIFE BUDS if you do not use them for a long time
(more than 3 months). Please use the supplied charger cable.
General Operation
Auto Power on/o : Open/Close the lid, LIFE BUDS power on/o automatically.
Bluetooth Pairing: Pairing is Automatic.
Shutdown: Press the MFB button until the red LED is on.
Answer incoming call/Hang up: Press the MFB button.
Play music/Pause: Press the MFB button.
Next music track: Double press the Left MFB button.
Previous music track: Double press the Right MFB button.
Hearing Aid: Triple-press the MFB button to turn on/o hearing-aid.
Reject incoming Call: Press the MFB button to ‘Call Rejected’ voice
and release.
Phone Transfer: Press the MFB button for 1 second and hear the sound ‘BEEP’,
it will transfer the current call between LIFE BUDS and phone.
(Do NOT press the MFB so quickly, or it will hang up)
Call Mute Mode: Double-press the MFB button to mute/unmute voice.
Note: Only the Right LIFE BUD has the calling function when both LIFE BUDS
are used.
LIFE BUDS Reset: Put the LIFE BUDS in the charging case, press LIFE BUD to
charging status(red LED on), double-press the MFB button, LIFE BUD reset
successfully after blue LED ashes 5 times, then do same for the other one.
LIFE BUD Charging
1. The Red LED on the LIFE BUDS ashes when the power is low. Please charge
the LIFE BUDs soon.
2. Put the LIFE BUDS in the charging case, close the lid, and the LIFE BUDS will
start charging (red LED on).
3. The LIFE BUD LED will turn o automatically when it is fully charged.
Status LEDs
Charging Case LEDs
Blue LED on: Above 50% charged.
Red LED on: 25%-50% charged.
Red LED ash: Below 25% charged.
Note: If the charging case LEDs are not on when the LIFE BUDS are rst
inserted, open the charging case lid and make sure the LIFE BUDS are in the
correct position.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus
near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not throw this product in
the re, to avoid explosion.
8. Do not expose this product to
bright sunshine for a long time.
9. Do not disassemble or modify
this product.
10. Please store this product in a clean
and dry environment.
11. Charge it once a month
(minimum).
12. WARNING! Choking and
Swallowing Hazard. Keep the
product safely out of reach of
children and pets. The small size
and the internal battery present a
choking and swallowing hazard.
Failure to follow instructions
may lead to permanent damage
or death.
13. WARNING! To prevent possible
hearing damage, do not listen
at high volume levels for
long periods.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be su ered by any person
who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement
contained herein. Technical speci cations, appearances and other information
are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound,
TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera and Coolaudio are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd.
© Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2018 All rights reserved.
Charging Status LEDs
Left
Lid
raeRtnorF
Right
Charging Port
(Micro USB)
Multi Function
Button (MFB)
Microphone
Replaceable Cap
LED
Using a single LIFE BUD
1. Make sure both LIFE BUDS are inside the case, and your phone or other
device’s Bluetooth is turned o .
2. Open the lid and take out the Right LIFE BUD. The LED will ash blue
and red. (If using the Left LIFE BUD instead , rst press MFB until the
LED ashes blue and red.)
3. Turn on the Bluetooth mode on your phone or device, and search for the LIFE
BUD on the screen. Click and connect it. When connected successfully, the
LED will ash blue slowly.
Troubleshooting tips
1. If your phone cannot nd the LIFE BUDS, please check that the LIFE BUDs are
on matching(blue and red LED ashing). If the LIFE BUDs are not matched
for a long time, please turn on the LIFE BUDS to match again, or press
around three seconds until LED ashes blue and red. Sometimes it is better
to reset the LIFE BUDS and the Bluetooth function of the phone.
2. If it is not possible to talk or listen to music while connected successfully:
You might need to choose Bluetooth “Mobile Audio” or “Media Audio” when
using an Android system, or please choose Bluetooth on call interface.
3. If your phone or device is paired/connected with the LIFE BUDS but there is
no sound: Try removing the LIFE BUDS as a Bluetooth device and then pair
with your phone or device a second time.
Speci cations
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version V 5.0
Wireless range 10 meters (with no obstacles)
Support model HSP / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
Frequency Range 2402 to 2480 MHz
Channel No. 79
Max Output Power 10 dBm
LIFE BUDS Performance
Output 10 mW
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Battery (LIFE BUDS)
Capacity 3.7 V/50 mAh
Charging time (approximately) 1 hour
Usage time (approximately)
Music playback 4 hours
Phone calls 4 hours
Standby 120 hours
Charging Case
Battery capacity 3.7 V/450 mAh
Charging time (approximately) 2 hours
LIFE BUD recharges 3 full charges
Power input Micro USB, 5 V / 1 A
Physical
Operating temperature -10C to 50C
Dimensions (charging case) 68.5 x 32 x 33.5 mm
(2.7 x 1.26 x 1.32")
Weight (including charging case) 43 g (0.09 lbs)
Other important information
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 o 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 di erent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of 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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Caution!
The Music Tribe is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modi cations to this equipment.
Such modi cations could void the user authority to operate the equipment
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
(1) This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
(2) This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment.
LIFE BUD LEDs
Red LED ashing: The battery charge is low.
Red LED on: Charging (when in the charging case).
Red LED on momentarily: Power turned o .
Blue LED ashing very slowly: The LIFE BUDS are working.
Blue and red LED ashing: LIFE BUDS pairing.
Using both LIFE BUDS
There are two methods to set up the LIFE BUDS, and each may be used:
Method one
1. Make sure both LIFE BUDS are inside the case, and your phone or other
device’s Bluetooth is turned o .
2. Open the lid and the LIFE BUDS will auto-power on and enter pairing mode.
3. The left LIFE BUD will ash blue, and the right will ash blue and red and
wait for the connection with your phone or device.
4. Turn on the Bluetooth mode on your phone or device, and search for the
LIFE BUD on the screen. Click and connect it. When connected successfully,
the LEDs on both LIFE BUDS will ash blue slowly.
Method two
1. Make sure both LIFE BUDS are inside the case, and your phone or other
device’s Bluetooth is turned o .
2. Open the lid and take out the Right LIFE BUD. The LED will ash blue and red
and wait for the connection with your phone or device.
3. Turn on the Bluetooth mode on your phone or device, and search for the
LIFE BUD on the screen. Click and connect it. When connected successfully,
the LED will ash blue slowly. The rst LIFE BUD is connected.
4. Take out the Left LIFE BUD. The LED will ash blue once, and it will be
connected automatically.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
LIFE BUDS
Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street
Las Vesgas, NV89118
USA
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290
LIFE BUDS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
1. Register online. Pleaseregister your new Music Tribe equipment right
after you purchase it by visiting tannoy.com. Registeringyour purchase using our
simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and e ciently.
Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, ifapplicable.
2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your
vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Ful ller for your country listed under
“Support” at tannoy.com. Shouldyour country not be listed, pleasecheck if your problem
can be dealt with by our “OnlineSupport” which may also be found under “Support”
at tannoy.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at tannoy.com
BEFORE returning theproduct.
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