TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Quick Troubleshooting
- 1. Earbuds Do Not Turn On
- 2. Bluetooth Is Not Connecting
- 3. Earbuds Switch Off Before Pairing
- 4. Only One Earbud Is Working
- 5. Bluetooth Connected but No Sound
- 6. Touch Controls Are Not Responding
- 7. Calls Are Not Working
- 8. Voice Assistant Is Not Opening
- 9. Music / Game Mode Is Not Switching
- 10. ANC / Transparency Mode Is Not Switching
- 11. Earbuds Are Not Charging
- 12. Charging Case Is Not Charging
- 13. Battery Backup Seems Low
- 14. Earbuds Keep Disconnecting
- 15. Earbuds Enter Power-Saving / Switch Off
- Still stuck?
Quick Troubleshooting
| Issue | First Step |
|---|---|
| Earbuds do not turn on | Place them in the case, charge if required, then remove them again |
| Bluetooth is not connecting | Forget the old pairing and connect to Twins 29 again |
| Earbuds switch off before pairing | Pair them within the approximately 5-minute pairing window |
| One earbud is not working | Re-seat both earbuds and pair again |
| No sound | Check Bluetooth connection and phone volume |
| Next/previous track not working | Use the correct double-tap control |
| Voice assistant is not opening | Press and hold an earbud for about 3 seconds |
| Music/Game mode is not changing | Triple tap either earbud |
| ANC/Transparency is not changing | Use the specified triple-tap control |
| Earbuds are not charging | Check earbud seating and charging case power |
1. Earbuds Do Not Turn On
- Place both earbuds inside the charging case.
- Make sure they are seated correctly.
- Remove the earbuds from the case.
- Wait for them to power on automatically.
- If they remain unresponsive, charge the case and earbuds before retrying.
2. Bluetooth Is Not Connecting
- Open Bluetooth settings on the smartphone/tablet.
- Forget Twins 29 if it is already listed.
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again.
- Remove both earbuds from the case.
- Search for Twins 29.
- Select the earbuds to pair.
- Keep the smartphone within approximately 10 metres.
3. Earbuds Switch Off Before Pairing
The earbuds switch off if they remain unpaired for around 5 minutes.
- Place them back in the charging case.
- Remove them again.
- Open Bluetooth settings immediately.
- Search for Twins 29.
- Pair the earbuds before the timeout.
4. Only One Earbud Is Working
- Place both earbuds in the case.
- Make sure both earbuds are charging correctly.
- Remove both earbuds together.
- Forget Twins 29 from the phone.
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again.
- Pair the earbuds again.
5. Bluetooth Connected but No Sound
- Confirm Twins 29 is the selected audio output.
- Increase the phone's media volume.
- Make sure playback is not paused.
- Single tap either earbud to play/pause.
- Reconnect Bluetooth if necessary.
6. Touch Controls Are Not Responding
Use the controls as follows:
- Single tap Left/Right: Play/pause or answer/end call.
- Press and hold about 2 seconds: Reject an incoming call.
- Double tap Right: Next song/video.
- Double tap Left: Previous song/video.
- Triple tap: Music/Game or supported listening-mode control.
- Press and hold about 3 seconds: Voice assistant.
Perform each tap clearly and make sure the touch surface is clean.
7. Calls Are Not Working
- Confirm the earbuds are connected to the phone.
- Check that Bluetooth call audio is routed through the earbuds.
- Single tap either earbud to answer or end a call.
- Press and hold for about 2 seconds to reject an incoming call.
- Reconnect Bluetooth if required.
8. Voice Assistant Is Not Opening
- Confirm the earbuds are connected.
- Ensure the smartphone's voice assistant is enabled.
- Press and hold the Left or Right earbud for about 3 seconds.
- Try again after reconnecting Bluetooth.
9. Music / Game Mode Is Not Switching
- Make sure the earbuds are connected.
- Triple tap either earbud.
- Wait for the mode change indication.
- Retry if required.
10. ANC / Transparency Mode Is Not Switching
- Make sure the earbuds are connected.
- Use the supported triple-tap touch control.
- Cycle through the available listening modes.
- Reconnect Bluetooth if the control is not responding.
11. Earbuds Are Not Charging
- Place the earbuds correctly in the charging case.
- Check that the case has sufficient charge.
- Clean the charging contacts if necessary.
- Close the case and check the charging indication.
- Allow enough time for the earbuds to charge.
12. Charging Case Is Not Charging
- Connect the Type-C charging cable securely.
- Try another suitable USB power source.
- Check the cable for visible damage.
- Make sure the Type-C port is clean and dry.
- Allow approximately 1.5 hours for charging.
13. Battery Backup Seems Low
The earbuds provide up to 30 hours of playtime according to the manual.
Actual runtime depends on:
- Volume level
- Call usage
- Music/Game mode
- ANC/Transparency usage
- Bluetooth activity
- Usage conditions
Fully charge the earbuds and case before testing runtime again.
14. Earbuds Keep Disconnecting
- Keep the smartphone within approximately 10 metres.
- Reduce obstacles between the phone and earbuds.
- Make sure the phone is not switching to another Bluetooth device.
- Forget the old pairing and connect again.
- Place the earbuds in the case and repeat the pairing process.
15. Earbuds Enter Power-Saving / Switch Off
If the earbuds remain unpaired for around 5 minutes, they switch off.
Remove them from the charging case and repeat the Bluetooth pairing process.
Still stuck?
If the issue persists after performing all troubleshooting steps, please raise a support request.
Our support team will assist you further.
Support
- Visit: www.portronics.com
- Support Portal: support.portronics.com
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