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Use the Nothing X app to change Headphone (1)’s available Button assignments, choose an EQ preset or make a custom profile, and adjust Bass Enhance. The built-in Roller and Paddle handle everyday volume, playback and noise-control actions; Button options can vary by device platform and software version.
Customize the controls in Nothing X
Pair Headphone (1) with Nothing X, then open the headphone’s settings to view the available Button assignments. Nothing’s support instructions describe platform-specific defaults and optional actions; the choices shown in the app may depend on your platform and software version. Nothing’s Button instructions explain the assignments.
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Button behavior by platform
- Nothing OS: A short press switches audio sources; a long press activates Smart Assistant.
- Other Android devices and iOS: Nothing says a short press does not switch audio sources, while a long press activates Smart Assistant.
Depending on what the app offers for your setup, optional assignments include voice assistant, noise control, spatial-audio cycling and EQ-mode cycling. Check the current Nothing X settings rather than assuming every option is available on every device.
Use the Roller and Paddle
These controls cover common listening actions without requiring a custom assignment. Nothing’s Headphone (1) product page describes the Roller and Paddle; its support guide provides the detailed gestures.
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| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Power switch | Move up to power off; move down to power on. |
| Bluetooth pairing button | Hold for two seconds to start pairing. |
| Roller | Turn to adjust volume; press to toggle playback; hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency. |
| Paddle | Push right for the next track or to answer a call; push left for the previous track or to reject a call; hold to fast-forward or rewind. |
Paddle behavior can vary by media player and platform, so a gesture may not act identically in every app.
Change the EQ or create a custom profile
In Nothing X, open the Equaliser section. You can select a ready-made profile or choose a custom mode and adjust the sound yourself. Nothing Support lists four default profiles: Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice. It also says Headphone (1) supports Custom and Advanced modes. Nothing’s sound-profile guide describes those options, and its custom EQ answer confirms that custom EQ is supported.
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- Sink In, Take Control: Designed for all-day wear, Nothing Bluetooth Wireless Headphone ergonomic frame and memory foam cushions provide a comfortable, secure fit. The Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphone features intuitive roller and paddle interface puts volume adjustment, playback, and noise mode switching at your fingertips, with full customization available in the Nothing X app. This thoughtful integration of form and function ensures a continuously surround sound Journey
- Explore the Nothing X app: Craft your unique audio profile with the Nothing X app's advanced 8-band equalizer.Tailor your Nothing Headphone 1 with Adaptive ANC settings and enhance depth with the Ultra Bass mode. Customize your Bluetooth active noise canceling headphones' touch buttons to execute your most-used commands instantly
| EQ path | What it offers | Useful when |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced | Default named profile | You want to start with a ready-made option. |
| More Bass | Default named profile emphasizing bass | You prefer a bass-forward preset. |
| More Treble | Default named profile emphasizing treble | You prefer a treble-forward preset. |
| Voice | Default named profile | You want to try the speech-oriented preset. |
| Custom or Advanced | Modes for adjusting sound yourself | You want to tailor the profile to your preference. |
Nothing does not identify one profile as objectively best for everyone. Try a preset with the music or other content you actually listen to, then adjust a custom profile if the ready-made options do not suit you.
Adjust Bass Enhance separately
Bass Enhance is a separate Nothing X setting, not simply another EQ profile. Nothing Support says it is off by default. From the app’s home page, switch it on or off; tap the icon at the bottom right of its setting card to adjust intensity. See Nothing’s Bass Enhance instructions for the documented controls.
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If the sound does not seem right
- Check fit and seal. Nothing advises confirming that the headphones fit properly, because a poor seal can affect how the sound comes across.
- Try a preset. In Nothing X’s Equaliser section, compare a default profile with your current sound.
- Adjust a custom profile. If none of the presets suit you, use Custom or Advanced mode to make your own changes.
Nothing’s troubleshooting guidance covers fit and EQ adjustment in its sound troubleshooting article. These settings let you personalize playback; the available documentation does not establish measured improvements or a universally superior profile.
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