“Syncing” Shure headphones means pairing or reconnecting them over Bluetooth. First identify the model printed on the headphones or shown in your device’s Bluetooth list: the AONIC 40, AONIC 50, AONIC FREE and AONIC 50 Gen 2 do not all enter pairing mode the same way.
Pair AONIC 40 or AONIC 50 headphones
Use the button hold and Bluetooth name for your exact model. In either case, start with the headphones turned off, then choose the named device in the phone, computer or other audio source’s Bluetooth settings.
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| Model | Pairing trigger | Name to select | Successful connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| AONIC 40 | Hold the power button for six seconds; release it when you hear “Bluetooth pairing mode.” | Shure AONIC 40 | Voice prompt: “Connected.” |
| AONIC 50 | Hold the power button for five seconds; release it when you hear “Bluetooth pairing mode.” | Shure AONIC 50 | Voice prompt: “Connected.” |
If pairing does not complete, Shure’s guidance is to repeat the model’s pairing process. AONIC 40 user guide · AONIC 50 user guide
Pair AONIC FREE true-wireless earphones
AONIC FREE uses a case-removal flow rather than the AONIC 40 or 50 power-button sequence. Remove the earphones from their case; they automatically enter pairing mode. Open Bluetooth settings on the source device and select “SHURE AONIC FREE.”
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For manual pairing, the AONIC FREE guide says to begin with the earphones powered off and hold the button on either earphone for about five seconds. AONIC FREE user guide
Reconnect or use two devices
Reconnect a previously paired source
Turn on the headphones and check the audio source’s Bluetooth settings. If the model appears as a saved device, select it to reconnect. If it does not connect, use the model-specific troubleshooting steps below instead of assuming its pairing controls match another AONIC model.
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Use multipoint on AONIC 40 and AONIC 50
Both AONIC 40 and AONIC 50 support multipoint connections to two devices. This is separate from initial pairing: pair each source with the headphones, then connect to the desired devices. For AONIC 50, the ShurePlus PLAY app offers Static and Dynamic multipoint audio behavior settings. These settings are documented for AONIC 50; do not assume they apply to AONIC 40 or other models.
AONIC 40 user guide · AONIC 50 user guide
Connect an adapter only by its model-specific instructions
AONIC 50 Gen 2 includes a USB-C adapter connection route for desktop use, while the headphones can also pair directly with a phone without the adapter. If the adapter will not connect to a computer, Shure says to make sure it is plugged into the computer itself; it will not work when plugged into a phone or USB hub. Follow the Gen 2 guide for its adapter pairing and re-pairing sequence. AONIC 50 Gen 2 user guide
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The RMCE-TW2 adapter guide specifies that the adapter plays audio from one source at a time. That limit is specific to RMCE-TW2 and should not be generalized to other Shure products. RMCE-TW2 user guide
Troubleshoot a Shure Bluetooth connection
Start by confirming the model. Clearing paired-device records can require reconnecting every source, so use it only after a straightforward pairing attempt has failed.
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- Check that you are following the guide for the exact model and selecting its exact Bluetooth name.
- For AONIC 40 or AONIC 50, use ShurePlus PLAY to clear the headphones’ paired-device list, then remove the headphones from the Bluetooth menus of previously paired devices.
- Power the headphones off, enter pairing mode using the correct model’s button-hold timing, and pair again from the source device’s Bluetooth settings.
- For AONIC 50 Gen 2 adapter trouble, follow the adapter-specific re-pairing instructions in its guide. For a USB-C adapter that does not connect to a computer, connect it directly to the computer rather than to a phone or USB hub.
The AONIC 40, AONIC 50 and AONIC 50 Gen 2 guides describe different recovery details; consult the applicable guide rather than applying one model’s reset or adapter procedure to another. AONIC 40 · AONIC 50 · AONIC 50 Gen 2
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Update compatible AONIC firmware in ShurePlus PLAY
- Pair the compatible AONIC product with your mobile device over Bluetooth.
- Open ShurePlus PLAY and look for an update prompt on the home or settings screen; follow the app’s instructions.
- Before starting, ensure both the AONIC product and mobile device have at least 50% battery.
- Allow up to 30 minutes for a download, and do not turn off the product before the update finishes.
These are Shure’s published app update requirements; availability of the update depends on the compatible product and its firmware. ShurePlus PLAY user guide
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