Bind Plaud One to your Plaud account to transfer and process recordings.
What is binding?
Binding links your Plaud One to your Plaud account through the Plaud Mobile App. You only need to do it once per device. After binding, the device syncs with your account whenever it's connected. Binding also activates your Plaud account, giving you access to Plaud Intelligence features and unlimited cloud storage on the Starter plan and above.
Binding is different from Bluetooth pairing. Pairing connects Plaud One to your phone, and binding links it to your Plaud account. You don't need to pair first. When you bind Plaud One in the Plaud Mobile App, pairing with your phone completes automatically in the same flow.
Before you start
- Make sure you're logged in to the Plaud Mobile App.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
- Place both earbuds in the charging case and keep the lid open.
How to bind your Plaud One?
- Open the Plaud Mobile App and tap Add device at the top of the home screen.
- On the Choose your device screen, select Plaud One.
- Check the light bar on the case. When it pulses blue, Plaud One is already discoverable. Out of the box, an unbound Plaud One enters pairing mode automatically when you open the lid. If the light bar isn't pulsing blue, place both earbuds in the case and press and hold the pairing button inside the case for 2 seconds.
- The Mobile App scans for nearby devices. When your device appears, verify the serial number and tap Connect.
- Your phone shows a Bluetooth Pairing Request. Tap Pair to allow it. If the pairing request doesn't pop up, the Mobile App shows a prompt screen instead: open your phone's Bluetooth settings, pair with Plaud One Earbuds manually, then return to the Mobile App. Once pairing completes, the Mobile App shows that Plaud One is bound to your account.
FAQ about binding Plaud One
What if my device doesn't appear in the Mobile App?
Make sure both earbuds are in the case and the light bar is pulsing blue. If it doesn't appear, press and hold the pairing button again, then wait for the Mobile App to scan.
Can I bind Plaud One to more than one account?
No. A device can only be bound to one account at a time. To switch accounts, unbind Plaud One from the current account first.
Do I need to bind the device again after a firmware update?
No. Firmware updates don't affect the binding. Your device stays linked to your account after any update.
Is binding the same as Bluetooth pairing?
No. Pairing connects Plaud One to your phone over Bluetooth, and binding links the device to your Plaud account. When you bind through the Plaud Mobile App, pairing with your phone completes automatically in the same flow. To pair with another device such as a computer or tablet, see How to pair Plaud One with a computer, tablet, or new phone.