The Beats Solo 4’s power button is on the right ear cup; the “b” and volume buttons are on the left. Hold the power button for one second to turn the headphones on or off. Use the “b” button for music, calls, microphone mute, and Siri.
Where the Beats Solo 4 buttons are
- Right ear cup: power button.
- Left ear cup: the “b” button, volume up above it, and volume down below it.
Apple’s Beats Solo 4 user guide shows the button layout and describes the controls.
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Turn the headphones on or off
Press and hold the power button on the right ear cup for one second to turn Beats Solo 4 on or off.
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Use the “b” button on the left ear cup for playback and track navigation:
#1 Best Overall
- Custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers for powerful Beats sound.
- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
- Ultralight ergonomic design for all-day comfort. Flex-grip headband and ergonomically angled, adjustable ear cups for a stable fit.
- UltraPlush ear cushions are designed for comfort and durability.
- Up to 50 hours of battery life.
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Play or pause | Press “b” once |
| Play the next track | Press “b” twice |
| Play the previous track | Press “b” three times |
| Fast-forward | Press “b” twice, holding it on the second press |
| Rewind | Press “b” three times, holding it on the third press |
| Raise or lower volume | Press the volume-up button above “b” or volume-down button below it; hold either button to adjust continuously |
Use the “b” button for calls and microphone mute
| Call action | Control |
|---|---|
| Answer an incoming call | Press “b” once |
| End a call | Press “b” once |
| Decline an incoming call | Press “b” twice |
| Mute or unmute the microphone during a call | Press “b”; press it again to switch back |
| Answer a second incoming call and put the first on hold, or switch between two active calls | Press “b” |
Apple also says you can adjust call-end and microphone mute/unmute actions in Beats settings on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android. See its guide to changing Beats controls for the supported-model context and settings guidance.
Activate Siri
After setting up Siri, say “Hey Siri” or press and hold “b” on the left ear cup. Speak after the chime. Siri is not available in every region or language, according to Apple’s Solo 4 user guide.
Rank #2
- Custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers for powerful Beats sound.
- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
- Ultralight ergonomic design for all-day comfort. Flex-grip headband and ergonomically angled, adjustable ear cups for a stable fit.
- UltraPlush ear cushions are designed for comfort and durability.
- Up to 50 hours of battery life.
Listen over USB-C or 3.5 mm
Beats Solo 4 supports lossless audio from a supported device over USB-C or a 3.5 mm audio cable when lossless audio is enabled at the source. USB-C playback charges the headphones; 3.5 mm playback does not require battery power. Apple says the headphones turn off automatically when the USB-C cable is disconnected. These wired options are documented in the Apple user guide.
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Best Value
- Custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers for powerful Beats sound.
Rank #4
- Custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers for powerful Beats sound.
- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
- Ultralight ergonomic design for all-day comfort. Flex-grip headband and ergonomically angled, adjustable ear cups for a stable fit.
- UltraPlush ear cushions are designed for comfort and durability.
- Up to 50 hours of battery life.
Rank #3
- Custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers for powerful Beats sound.
- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
- Ultralight ergonomic design for all-day comfort. Flex-grip headband and ergonomically angled, adjustable ear cups for a stable fit.
- UltraPlush ear cushions are designed for comfort and durability.
- Up to 50 hours of battery life.
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