How do I reset CMF Buds 2?

Put both earbuds in the charging case and leave it open. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds. The reset is done when the red light flashes three times. CMF Buds, Buds 2a, Buds 2 Plus, Buds Pro and Buds Pro 2 reset the same way.

How do I reset Nothing Ear (2)?

Put the earbuds in the case, open the lid and press the case button for 10 seconds. When the light flashes red three times, Ear (2) is reset. Nothing Ear, Ear (a), Ear (3) and Ear (open) use the same steps.

How to reset Nothing and CMF earbuds

10 November 2026 · PhoneTech

Most Nothing and CMF earbuds reset the same way. Tap yours to check.

Find your earbuds

CMF Buds · CMF Buds 2 · CMF Buds 2a · CMF Buds 2 Plus · CMF Buds Pro · CMF Buds Pro 2 · Nothing Ear · Nothing Ear (2) · Nothing Ear (a) · Nothing Ear (3) · Nothing Ear (open)

Step 1
Put both buds in the case. Keep the lid open.
Step 2
Press and hold the button on the case.
You should see: The red light flashes three times.
Step 3
On your phone, tap Forget on the earbuds, then connect again.

Steps from Nothing support: CMF Buds, Nothing support: CMF Buds 2, Nothing support: CMF Buds 2a, Nothing support: CMF Buds 2 Plus, Nothing support: CMF Buds Pro, Nothing support: CMF Buds Pro 2, Nothing support: Nothing Ear, Nothing support: Ear (2), Nothing support: Ear (a), Nothing support: Ear (3), Nothing support: Ear (open).

Nothing Ear (stick)

Step 1
Put both buds in the case.
Step 2
Press and hold the button on the case.
You should see: The light blinks red three times.
Step 3
On your phone, tap Forget on the earbuds, then connect again.

Steps from Nothing support: Ear (stick).

Nothing Ear (3a)

Step 1
Put both buds in the case. Keep the lid open.
Step 2
Press and hold the pairing button.
You should see: The three lights flash white, then the bottom one turns red.
Step 3
When the red light goes out, connect from your phone.

Steps from Nothing support: Ear (3a).

CMF Buds Neo

Step 1
Take both buds out and put them in your ears.
Step 2
Touch and hold both buds at the same time.
You should see: The reset prompt comes.
Step 3
On your phone, tap Forget on the earbuds, then connect again.

Steps from Nothing support: CMF Buds Neo, Nothing support: reset the earbuds (CMF Buds Neo).

Model not listed? Try the steps that work on most earbuds.

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Common questions

How do I reset CMF Buds 2?: Put both earbuds in the charging case and leave it open. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds. The reset is done when the red light flashes three times. CMF Buds, Buds 2a, Buds 2 Plus, Buds Pro and Buds Pro 2 reset the same way.
How do I reset Nothing Ear (2)?: Put the earbuds in the case, open the lid and press the case button for 10 seconds. When the light flashes red three times, Ear (2) is reset. Nothing Ear, Ear (a), Ear (3) and Ear (open) use the same steps.