Applicable models:
- Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | RZ12-02970
- Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro | RZ12-03440
- Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X | RZ12-03830
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds offer quick Bluetooth pairing, touch controls, and a charging case that powers and charges the earbuds on the go.
Follow the detailed instructions below to power on, pair, charge, and control your Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds.
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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
You can view the video below for instructions.
How to power on/off the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Place the earbuds into the charging case and close the lid.
- Wait for at least three seconds and open the charging case lid to power up the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds. The earbuds will now be in Bluetooth pairing mode.
If the earbuds were idle for five minutes outside the charging case and have automatically shut off to conserve battery:
- Press and hold the touch panel on each earbud for two seconds to power them on again.
- If this does not work, place both earbuds back into the charging case and wait for at least five seconds
- Open the charging case and the earbuds should be on.
To power off your Razer HammerHead True Wireless, place the earbuds into the charging case and close the lid.
How to pair the Razer HammerHead True Wireless to a Bluetooth device
- Place the earbuds into the charging case and close the lid. Keep it within one meter of your device.
- Open the charging case lid without taking out the earbuds and ensure that there is enough battery power by checking the LED indicator on the charging case. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless should go into Bluetooth pairing mode.
- Open Bluetooth settings on your device to turn on Bluetooth.
- Scan and connect to Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds.
- You will hear an audible cue “Bluetooth Connected” from the earbuds once they have successfully connected to your device.
Note: Once the earbuds have been paired to a device, they will automatically try to connect to the last paired device every time the charging case’s lid is opened, or when the earbuds are powered on.
How to switch between different devices that are paired with the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- If you have your Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro paired to your smartphone as well as your laptop, the audio will only play from one source at a time, depending on which source is currently connected.
- If you are connected to your smartphone, then the audio from the smartphone will be playing on the earbuds.
- If you want to switch to hearing audio from your laptop, you’ll have to navigate into your smartphone’s Bluetooth setting to disconnect from it first, then connect to your laptop by navigating to your laptop’s Bluetooth settings.
How to charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds
Follow the steps below to charge your Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds.
- Place the earbuds in the charging case and close the lid. Assuming the charging case has battery left, it will be charging up the earbuds.
- Connect the charging case to a USB port using the included USB-C charging cable to a power source. This will charge both the earbuds and charging case.

How to activate low latency Gaming Mode on the Razer HammerHead True Wireless
- Triple tap and hold the last tap for 2 seconds on either earbud.
- Listen for audible cue “Gaming Mode” to confirm that it has been activated.
- Do the same gesture to return to Normal Mode.
- Listen for the audible cue “Normal Mode” to confirm.
You can also toggle Gaming Mode to on or off in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app. If audio drops or skips, we recommend keeping your earbuds within a very close distance of the audio source when in Gaming Mode (within 2 ft / 60 cm) and switching back to Normal Mode when not gaming.
How to control the Razer HammerHead True wireless while listening to music
Refer to the manual for a full list of controls.
Play/Pause the track
Tap and hold for half a second to play or pause the music.
Skip to the next track
By default, double tap the touch panel on either earbud to skip to the next track when listening to music. You can change this gesture in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app.
Return to the previous track
By default, triple tap the touch panel on either earbud to return to the previous track when listening to music. You can change this gesture in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
You can view the video below for instructions.
How to power on/off the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
- For the first time out of the box, place the earbuds into the charging case.
- Close the lid and wait for three seconds.
- Open the charging case lid to turn on the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds. The earbuds will now be in Bluetooth pairing mode.
If the earbuds were idle for five minutes outside the charging case and have automatically shut off to conserve battery:
- Press and hold the touch panel on each earbud for two seconds to power them on.
- If this does not work, place both earbuds back into the charging case and wait for five seconds.
- Open the charging case. The earbuds should be on.
To power off your Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro:
- Place the earbuds into the charging case.
- Close the lid.
How to pair the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro to a Bluetooth device
- For the first time out of the box, place the earbuds into the charging case.
- Close the lid.
- Keep it within one meter of your device.
- Open the charging case lid without taking out the earbuds.
- Ensure there is enough battery power by checking the LED indicator on the charging case. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro is now in Bluetooth pairing mode.
- On your Bluetooth device, navigate to the Bluetooth settings to turn on Bluetooth.
- Scan and connect to Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro Earbuds.
- You will hear an audible cue “Bluetooth Connected” from the earbuds to confirm that they are connected to your device.
Note: Once the earbuds have been paired to a device, they will automatically try to connect to the last paired device every time the charging case’s lid is opened, or when the earbuds are powered on.
How to switch between different devices that are paired with the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
If you have your Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro paired to two devices at the same time, the audio will only play from one source at a time, depending on which source you are currently connected to. If you want to switch to hearing audio from one device to another (e.g., from your smartphone to your laptop), you’ll have to navigate into your smartphone's Bluetooth setting to disconnect from it first, then connect to the laptop by navigating to its Bluetooth settings.
How to charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds
- Place the earbuds in the charging case.
- Close the lid.
- Assuming the charging case has battery left, it will be charging up the earbuds.
- Connecting the charging case to a USB port using the included USB-C charging cable to a power source will charge both the earbuds and charging case.

How to activate low latency Gaming Mode on the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro
You can activate low latency Gaming Mode by using the earbud's built-in controls or toggling Gaming Mode to on/off in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app.
When using the earbud's built-in controls:
- Triple tap and hold the last tap for two seconds on either earbud.
- You will hear audible cue “Gaming Mode” to confirm that it has been activated.
- Doing the same gesture again will return to Normal Mode.
- You will hear audible cue “Normal Mode” to confirm.
When toggling Gaming Mode to on/off in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app:
- Keep your earbuds within a very close distance of the audio source when in Gaming Mode (within 2 ft / 60 cm).
- Switch back to Normal Mode when not gaming.
How to control the Razer HammerHead True Pro wireless when listening to music
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro earbuds feature touch controls. Change music tracks, manage calls, and activate your smartphone’s voice assistant—all from the earbud touch interface. Refer to the manual for a full list of controls or the Razer HammerHead True Wireless Pro video guide.
For a quick control guide:
- Play/Pause the track - Tap and hold for half a second to play or pause the music.
- Skip to the next track - By default, double tap the touch panel on either earbud to skip to the next track when listening to music. You can change this gesture in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app.
- Return to the previous track - By default, triple tap the touch panel on either earbud to return to the previous track when listening to music. You can change this gesture in the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless app.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X
Note: Download and install the Razer Audio mobile app at the iOS or Android app stores to access various EQ settings, lighting effects, touch gestures and more.
You can view the video below for instructions.
How to power on and off the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X
- Open the charging case lid to turn on the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earbuds and activate pairing mode.
- Power off the earbuds by placing them inside the charging case and closing the lid.
Note: The earbuds will power off to conserve battery if left outside the case for a few minutes. Press and hold the touch panel on each earbud for two seconds to wake them. If the earbuds refuse to wake, place both earbuds inside the charging case and close the lid. Wait for five seconds, then open the charging case again.
How to connect the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earbuds to a Bluetooth-capable device
- Open the charging case lid to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
- Activate Bluetooth on your mobile device, then scan for and connect to “Razer Hammerhead TWS X”.
- Listen for an audible cue from the earbuds to confirm that they are connected to your device.
Note: Once the earbuds have been paired to a device, they will automatically connect to the last paired device every time the charging cases lid is opened.
How to switch between different devices that are paired with the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X
Using the Razer Audio mobile app:
- Open the Razer Audio mobile app on your mobile device and tap on the Smart Link section.
- Tap on the “Quick Connect” option to switch between connected devices
Using your device's Bluetooth settings
- Disconnect the device that is currently connected to your Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X.
- Go to your device’s Bluetooth settings to connect with the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X quick control guide
Note: You can remap these gestures in the Razer Audio mobile app.
Adjust audio volume
- Double tap right earbud to increase volume.
- Double tap left earbud to decrease volume.
Skip to the next track
Double tap the touch panel on either earbud.
Return to the previous track
Triple-tap the touch panel on either earbud.
How to charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X earbuds
- Place the earbuds in the charging case and close the lid. The charging case will charge the earbuds if it has any battery left.
- With the earbuds inside and the lid closed, connect the charging case to a USB power source using the included USB-C charging cable to charge both devices at the same time.
Note: For first-time use, we suggest keeping the earbuds inside the charging case and plugging it in to charge for at least one hour.