Connecting a Samsung cell phone to headphones: This is how the pairing works

Long journeys on a train or plane can be extremely boring without the right distraction. Luckily, you always have access to music, films or series on your Samsung cell phone. If you connect your headphones to your smartphone, you can enjoy the content and any waiting time will fly by.

First you have to check whether your headphones are compatible with your cell phone and the connection is different depending on the model. In this article we would like to explain to you which connection options are available and what needs to be taken into account when connecting.

1. Cables are a thing of the past

2. It always works with Bluetooth

3. This is how you connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Samsung cell phone

Cables are a thing of the past

When connecting headphones, the brand usually doesn’t matter, as all common ones are supported. What you need to pay attention to, however, is the type of connection your headphones use. Is it a Bluetooth device or are they wired. Although the latter is the easiest method because you just plug in the cable and you’re good to go, there’s another problem.

Wired headphones cannot be easily connected, especially to newer Samsung smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, because they no longer have a jack connection. If you still want to connect via cable, you will need an adapter. This must be equipped with a USB-C port on one side and a 3.5 mm port on the other. Maybe you’re lucky and still have a smartphone that’s equipped with a 3.5mm jack.

It always works with Bluetooth

With Bluetooth headphones you don’t have these problems. Every smartphone has Bluetooth, so nothing should stand in the way of connecting to your earphones. Establishing a connection doesn’t take much longer than with wired devices. We’ll show you step by step how to proceed.

Once your in-ear, over-ear or on-ear headphones are paired with your Samsung smartphone, you don’t need to repeat the process the next time you use them. Simply switch on your earphones and they will automatically connect to your cell phone. So you can listen to music or stream series in a relaxed manner at any time.