Connecting headphones to Ladder
How to pair and reconnect Powerbeats and AirPods with the Ladder app.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
How do I pair my Powerbeats headphones?
To pair your Powerbeats headphones with the Ladder app, follow these steps:
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Pair Powerbeats with your device via Bluetooth: Put your Powerbeats into pairing mode by pressing and holding the system button on the case until the LED flashes white (for Powerbeats Pro 2) or holding the round button on the earbuds until the light turns white (for earlier models).
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Enable heart rate monitoring on Powerbeats: For Powerbeats Pro 2, heart rate monitoring is enabled automatically during workouts when using compatible apps.
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Use the Ladder app to track your workout and heart rate: Start your workout in the Ladder app.The app supports heart rate tracking from Powerbeats Pro 2, so it will receive your heart rate data during your workout.
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View heart rate data: After your workout, you can view your heart rate data within the Ladder app or in your phone’s health app if it syncs with Ladder.
IMPORTANT - if you are using your Apple Watch with Ladder, that will be used to track Calories and Heart Rate. This is how Apple sets the priority of bluetooth devices and there is no ability to change.
How do I reconnect my Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones to the Ladder app?
Here are the steps to pair your Powerbeats with your device via Bluetooth:
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your device. Put your Powerbeats into pairing mode by pressing and holding the system button on the case until the LED flashes white. On your device, go to your Bluetooth settings and select your Powerbeats from the list of available devices. Once connected via Bluetooth, the Ladder app should be able to receive your heart rate data during your workout.
IMPORTANT - if you are using your Apple Watch with Ladder, that will be used to track Calories and Heart Rate. This is how Apple sets the priority of bluetooth devices and there is no ability to change.
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