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My PlayStation 3 Headset Is Not Pairing

The PlayStation 3 headset is a device that allows you to chat with other gamers during online gaming sessions. The headset pairs with your PlayStation 3 console using the same Bluetooth technology employed by cell phones that support wireless earpieces. If you're having trouble pairing your PlayStation 3 headset to your console, try a few troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.

Instructions

- 1
  Attempt to pair the unit with the PlayStation 3 console again. Turn the PlayStation 3 on and connect the headset to the console using the included USB cable. The headset should display a green light, which tells you that the headset and console have been paired successfully.
- 2
  Charge the headset. If the battery is low, you may experience issues pairing the headset to the PlayStation 3 system.
- 3
  Pair the device using a different method. Instead of using the "automatic pairing" feature (plugging the headset into your PlayStation 3 via USB), use "discovery" mode. Turn your PlayStation 3 on, and then press down and hold the power button for the headset until its light blinks red and green. Select "Settings" followed by "Accessory Settings" and "Manage Bluetooth Devices" from your PlayStation 3's menu, and choose the headset from the list of available devices to pair.
- 4
  Stand closer to your PlayStation 3 console. If you're trying to pair the headset to the system at a far distance, the pairing might not work.

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