How to Fix HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i Auto Play/Pause Music Issues

Software Updates and App Cache

• 💡 Ensure your HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i have the latest software version by checking within the Huawei AI Life app.
• ⚙️ If an update is available, download and install it, ensuring earbuds are in the charging case during the process.
• 🧹 To resolve playback issues, clear the cache of your music application and check for its latest version in the app store.

Smart Wear Detection Settings

• 🎧 The smart wear detection feature automatically pauses audio when earbuds are removed and resumes when reinserted.
• 🚫 If this feature is causing unintended music starts or pauses, you can disable it by toggling the slider in the Huawei AI Life app settings.

Factory Reset and Reconnection

• ⚠️ A factory reset can resolve persistent auto-play/pause problems.
• 🔋 To perform a reset, place earbuds in the charging case with the lid open, then press and hold the connection button until the front light blinks red.
• 🔗 After the reset, you will need to reconnect the earbuds to your phone via Bluetooth settings, forgetting the previous device connection first.
• 📱 For Android users, you may need to use the 'pair new device' option; for iOS, toggling Bluetooth off and on might be necessary.