Symptoms
- The Plaud App cannot find or pair with your Plaud NotePin S
- The device disconnects from the app or fails to reconnect
Common causes include a low battery, missing Bluetooth or Location permissions, Bluetooth turned off on the phone, or the device being too far away.
Steps
Check before you connect
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Check the battery status (press the Record button or shake the device):
- Solid white light: battery is sufficient
- Flashing purple light: low battery
- No light: battery drained
- Keep the device close to your phone.
Connect for the first time
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Allow permissions for the Plaud App.
- iOS: Settings → Apps → Plaud → enable Bluetooth
- Android: Settings → Apps → Plaud → enable Location permissions
- Make sure Bluetooth is on on your phone.
- Try connecting again in the Plaud App.
Reconnect a device you have used before
- Confirm the device has sufficient battery.
- Toggle your phone's Bluetooth off and on.
- Update the Plaud App to the latest version.
- Restart your phone.
- Reset the device: press and hold the Record button for 12 seconds.
If the issue persists
If you still can't connect, contact support@plaud.ai for further assistance.