To reset Beats Solo 4, hold Volume Down on the left earcup and Power on the right earcup together for 10 seconds, then release both when the light flashes red and white. Pair the headphones with your device again afterward. This button sequence applies regardless of the phone or computer you use.
The short version
- Reset: Hold Volume Down and Power together for 10 seconds.
- Release signal: Let go when the light flashes red and white.
- Reconnect: Pair your Solo 4 with your device again after resetting.
- Different actions: Restarting, forgetting a Bluetooth pairing, and updating firmware are separate from resetting.
| Action | Where | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware reset | Solo 4 earcup buttons | Reset the headphones |
| Power cycle | Solo 4 Power button | Restart the headphones |
| Forget through Beats settings | iPhone or iPad | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through Bluetooth settings | iPhone | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through Beats settings | Mac | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through Bluetooth settings | Mac | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through Bluetooth settings | Apple Watch | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through accessory settings | Apple TV | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through Bluetooth settings | Apple Vision Pro | Remove the pairing |
| Unpair through Connections | Android with this layout | Remove the pairing |
| Forget through Google's interface | Android with this layout | Remove the pairing |
| Remove the Bluetooth pairing | Windows 11 | Remove the pairing |
| Forget the Bluetooth pairing | Chromebook | Remove the pairing |
| Remove through Find My | Beats listed in Find My | Account cleanup |
| Remove through Find Devices | iCloud website | Device list cleanup |
| Manual pairing | Bluetooth device settings | Reconnect the headphones |
| Beats app pairing | Compatible Android devices | Reconnect through the app |
| Apple device firmware update | Compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac | Update headphone firmware |
| Beats app firmware update | Compatible Android devices | Update headphone firmware |
| Beats app download | Compatible Android 14 or later devices | Get the optional companion app |
Reset your Solo 4 with the earcup buttons
Locate Volume Down on the left earcup and Power on the right earcup. Press and hold both buttons at the same time for 10 seconds, then release both when the light flashes red and white. Next, pair your headphones again using the steps below.
Pair the headphones again
Turn on your Solo 4 and keep them near your device. Hold Power on the right earcup until the lights flash to enter pairing mode. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Bluetooth, then tap your Beats name.
On Android devices with the Connections menu layout, open Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. Tap your Beats name, then tap Pair. For help with the connection process, follow the steps to pair Beats headphones and earbuds.
For pairing through the app on a compatible Android device, turn on Bluetooth and your headphones, then open the Beats app. Tap the menu button, choose Connect Your Beats, and follow the onscreen instructions. If you need the app, open the official Beats download page and select Download Now to open its Google Play listing. Beats lists compatibility with Android 14 or later.
Forget the phone pairing if reconnection fails
If you cannot reconnect after the reset, remove the saved pairing and pair again. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your Beats name near the top, then tap Forget This Device. Return to Bluetooth settings to pair the headphones again.
On iPhone, an alternative is to open Settings > Bluetooth and tap the Info button beside your Beats. Tap Forget This Device, then tap Forget Device. Put your Solo 4 into pairing mode before reconnecting.
On Android devices using the Connections layout, open Settings > Connections > Bluetooth. Tap the Settings button beside your Beats, tap Unpair, then tap Unpair in the notification. Pair the headphones again afterward.
With Google's Android Bluetooth interface, swipe down from the top of the screen and touch and hold Bluetooth. Under Media devices, tap Settings beside your Beats. Alternatively, under Saved devices, tap See all, then tap Settings beside your Beats. Tap Forget, then pair your headphones again.
Remove an old pairing from your computer
On a Mac, choose the Apple menu > System Settings, then select your Beats name in the sidebar. Click Forget this Device and pair again. Alternatively, choose the Apple menu > System Settings > Bluetooth, hold Control while clicking your Beats name, then click Forget. Pair your headphones again after removing the pairing through either route.
The PC steps use Windows 11 menus. On Windows 11, select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices. Select More options beside your Beats, choose Remove device, then select Yes. Pair your Solo 4 with the PC again.
On a Chromebook, select the time at the bottom right, then open Settings > Bluetooth. Select your Beats name, looking under Previously connected when necessary, then select Forget. To enter headphone pairing mode again, hold Power on the right earcup until the lights flash.
Clear a pairing on other Apple devices
On Apple Watch, open Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Actions Available button beside your Beats, then tap Forget Device. Pair the headphones again afterward.
On Apple TV, open Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth, then select your Beats. Select Forget this Device before pairing again.
On Apple Vision Pro, open Settings > Bluetooth. Tap the Information button beside your Beats, then tap Forget This Device.
Restart or update if problems continue
A power cycle restarts your Solo 4 and is separate from the reset. Hold Power for one second to turn the headphones off, then hold it for one second again to turn them on. You can try this troubleshooting step if problems continue after reconnecting.
To update firmware using a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac, update that device and connect it to Wi-Fi. Turn on Bluetooth and connect your Solo 4, then fully charge the headphones or connect them to power. Turn the headphones off and keep them within Bluetooth range of that device for at least 30 minutes. Reconnect and check the firmware version.
For an Android firmware update, update Android and connect to Wi-Fi. Turn on Bluetooth, connect your powered-on Solo 4, and open the Beats app. If an update is available, tap Update on the connected device screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
Get help if the reset fails
The reset confirmation is a light flashing red and white after the 10-second button hold. If you do not get that signal, confirm that you are holding Volume Down on the left earcup and Power on the right earcup together. Apple directs you to contact Apple Support if resetting fails.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you reset Beats Solo 4 through the Beats app?
Apple does not document a Solo 4 headphone reset command in the Beats app or system settings. The app provides configuration controls, while the documented reset uses the headphone buttons.
Should you hold the reset buttons for 15 or 20 seconds?
Apple specifies 10 seconds for Solo 4, releasing when the light flashes red and white. Apple does not document a separate five-second force restart, a Power-only reset, or a five-light reset sequence for this model.
How do you remove Solo 4 from Find My before service?
For Solo 4 listed in Find My, open Find My, select Devices, then select your Beats. Swipe up, tap Remove this Device, then tap Remove. This removes the account listing and does not perform the headphone reset.
Can you remove Solo 4 from Find Devices in a browser?
Yes, for headphones appearing in your Find Devices list, turn them off and sign in at iCloud.com/find. Select your Beats, choosing All Devices first if another device is selected, then select Remove This Device. Apple says offline devices are removed from Find My after 30 days and can reappear if still paired with your iPhone or iPad. This cleans up the device list without resetting the headphones.