Welcome
Jabra Elite 3 features
- Powerful bass and customizable sound for life on the go.
- 4-mic technology for clearly better calls.
- Sleek Danish design, with a premium finish.
- HearThrough lets you hear what's going on around you.
- Up to 7 hours battery in the buds, and a total of 28 hours with the case.
- Mono mode lets you use either earbud while the other charges.
- Engineered for noise-isolation.
- IP55-rated rainproof protection, plus 2-year warranty*.
- Alexa** on tap. Tap to ask Alexa, plus one-touch Spotify playback***.
* Against failure from dust and water with Jabra Sound+ app registration
** Alexa voice assistant and features only available for Android devices version 6.0 or higher
*** I nstant Alexa activation and one-touch Spotify playback compatible with Android only
Jabra Elite 3 overview
Jabra Elite 3 earbuds
Charging case
Included accessories
How to wear
Carefully insert each earbud into your ear. Position the microphones on the earbuds towards your mouth.
Changing EarGels
For the optimal audio experience, it is recommended to try each of the different EarGel sizes. The fit should feel light and comfortable in your ear. The medium EarGels are pre-mounted on the earbuds.
How to charge
The Jabra Elite 3 offers up to 7 hours of battery and up to 28 hours with the charging case and fast charge.
Charging the earbuds
Place the earbuds in the charging case and close the lid. It takes up to 2 hours to fully recharge the earbuds.
When the earbuds are removed from the charging case, the LEDs on the earbuds will light up red, yellow or green to indicate the battery status of the earbuds. The LED on the front of the charging case indicates the battery status of the charging case.
Fast charge the earbuds
Placing the earbuds in the charging case for 10 minutes when they are at low battery will fast charge the earbuds, offering up to 60 minutes of battery. Fast charging the earbuds requires that the charging case has a minimum of 30% battery.
You can see the current battery status of the earbuds using the Jabra Sound+ app.
Charging the charging case using USB
Plug the supplied USB-C charging cable into the charging case and a USB-A power supply or certified wall charger. It takes up to 3.5 hours to fully charge the earbuds and the charging case (depending on the charger used)
It is recommended to use a power supply with 5V +-0.25V and maximum charging current below 2A. It is not recommended to charge the earbuds or charging case using a power supply with a higher voltage.
What the LEDs mean
EARBUD STATUS
![]() | High battery/Power on | ![]() | Power off |
![]() | Medium battery | ![]() | Pairing |
![]() | Low battery | ![]() | Resetting/ Firmware updating |
BATTERY STATUS WHEN DOCKING/UNDOCKING EARBUDS
![]() | High battery |
![]() | Medium battery |
![]() | Low battery |
![]() | Critically low battery (earbuds not charging) |
CHARGING CASE STATUS WHEN CONNECTED WITH USB CABLE
![]() | High battery |
![]() | Medium battery |
![]() | Low battery |
![]() | Fully charged |
How to pair
Pairing with a mobile device
- Power on the earbuds by removing them from the charging case. Alternatively, press the Left and Right buttons to power the earbuds on.
- Press and hold (3 sec) the Left and Right buttons simultaneously until the earbud LED flashes blue. The earbuds will now be ready to pair to your phone.
- Go to the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone and select the Jabra Elite 3 from the list of available devices to complete the pairing.
How to use
Power the earbuds off/on
Place the earbuds in the charging case to power off. Remove the earbuds from the charging case to power on.
To manually power off the earbuds, press both the Left and Right buttons simultaneously, or press and hold (5 sec) the Left or Right button when in Mono mode.
To manually power on the left or right earbud, press the Left or Right button.
Music controls
Left earbud | Function | Right earbud |
Play/pause music | Press the Right button when not on a call | |
Volume up | Press and hold the Right button | |
Press and hold the Left button | Volume down | |
Next track | Double-press the Right button when listening to music | |
Restart track or previous track | Triple-press the Right button when listening to music Repeat to skip to the previous track |
Call controls
Left earbud | Function | Right earbud |
Press the Left or Right button | Answer call | Press the Left or Right button |
Double-press the Left or Right button | End/Reject call | Double-press the Left or Right button |
Press the Left or Right button | Mute/unmute microphone | Press the Left or Right button |
Volume up | Press and hold the Right button | |
Press and hold the Left button | Volume down |
Voice assistant controls
Left button | Voice Assistant | |
![]() | Activate Voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa*) | Double-press the Left button when not on a call |
* Alexa voice assistant and features only available for Android devices version 6.0 or higher
HearThrough
HearThrough lets you pay attention to your surroundings and engage in conversation, when not on a call, without needing to remove the earbuds. The microphones pick up surrounding sounds and transmit them to the speakers.
Left button | HearThrough | |
![]() | Hearthrough on/off | Press the Left button when not on a call |
One-touch Spotify playback
When configured using the Jabra Sound+ app, it is possible to control one-touch Spotify playback using the left earbud.
One-touch Spotify playback is off by default.
Left button | Spotify | |
![]() | Resume last played Spotify song | Double-press the Left button when not listening to music or on a call |
Play Spotify recommended song | Double-press the Left button when Spotify is open |
Sidetone
Sidetone enables you to hear your own voice when you are on a call. The benefit of Sidetone is that it enables you to determine how loud you are speaking.
Sidetone is on by default during calls and can be turned on/off using the Jabra Sound+ app.
Mono earbud use
The right or left earbud can be used individually for music playback or for calls. To activate mono earbud mode, place the unused earbud into the charging case.
Left button | Left earbud only | |
![]() | Play/pause music | Press the Left button when listening to music |
Answer call | Press the Left button | |
End/Reject call | Double-press the Left button | |
Mute/unmute microphone | Press the Left button when on a call | |
Activate Voice assistant or one-touch Spotify playback | Double-press the Left button when not on a call | |
Adjust volume | Use the volume controls on the paired mobile device | |
Right button | Right earbud only | |
![]() | Play/pause music | Press the Right button when listening to music |
Answer call | Press the Right button | |
End/Reject call | Double-press the Right button | |
Mute/unmute microphone | Press the Right button when on a call | |
Next track | Double-press the Right button when listening to music | |
Restart track or previous track | Triple-press the Right button when listening to music Repeat to skip to the previous track | |
Adjust volume | Use the volume controls on the paired mobile device |
The left and right earbuds will automatically relink when both are placed in your ears.
Sleep mode
To conserve battery, the earbuds will automatically power off when they are out of range of your mobile device for 15 minutes and are not in the charging case, or when they have been inactive for 30 minutes.
To power the earbuds on, press the Left and Right buttons. Alternatively, place the earbuds in the charging case and then take them back out.
Multiple call handling
The earbuds can accept and handle multiple calls at the same time.
Multiple call handling | ||
![]() | End current call and answer incoming call | Press the Left or Right button |
Reject incoming call, when on a call | Double-press the Left or Right button |
Update firmware
The Jabra Elite 3 can be updated to the latest firmware version using the Jabra Sound+ app.
If notifications are enabled in Jabra Sound+, you will receive an automatic notification when a firmware update is available. Follow the instuctions in the app to firmware update the earbuds.
Reset the earbuds
Resetting the earbuds clears the list of paired devices and resets all settings.
- Place both earbuds in the charging case.
- Press and hold (10 sec) the Left and Right buttons on the earbuds simultaneously until the LEDs on the earbuds flash pink.
- When the LEDs stop flashing pink the earbuds have been reset.
The earbuds will need to be re-paired to your mobile device. Remember to delete/forget the pairing in the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device.
Jabra Sound+ app
Jabra Sound+ app
Personalize your music
Register your 2-year warranty
Support
FAQ
View the FAQs on Jabra.com/help/elite3
How to care for your earbuds
- Always store the earbuds in the charging case and safely protected.
- To prevent the depletion of the battery lifetime or capacity, avoid storing the earbuds in hot or cold environments, such as a closed car in summer, or in winter conditions.
- It is recommended to store the earbuds between -20°C and 45°C (-4°F and 113°F).
- Do not store the earbuds for extended periods of time without recharging them (max. three months).
- If the earbuds or the charging case become dirty, it is recommended to clean them with a soft, lint-free cloth that has been dampened with clean water.
- It is recommended to use a power supply with 5V +-0.25V and maximum charging current below 2A. It is not recommended to charge the earbuds or charging case using a power supply with a higher voltage.
Replacement accessories
Replacement or additional accessories can be purchased online at jabra.com/accessories.
Using replacement earbuds
- Pair the replacement earbuds to your phone.
- Update the earbud firmware using the Jabra Sound+ app.
Using a replacement charging case
Before using a replacement charging case, it is recommended to charge it for 1 hour.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.