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Dyson OnTrac

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Reading7 min
UpdatedApr 2026
LanguageEnglish
Section 01

In the box

Some accessories may not be included. You can buy additional accessories at www.dyson.com

Dyson OnTrac™noise-cancelling headphones

Drawing of the Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones.

Drawing of the Dyson OnTrac Slimline case.

OnTrac™Slimline case

Drawing of a USB-C cable.

USB-C cable

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Section 02

Download the MyDyson™ app

An essential part of your experience, the MyDyson™app lets you control your Dyson OnTrac™ noise-cancelling headphones – wherever you are. If you haven’t already, download the app now for extra features and the latest updates.

Download the MyDyson™ app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account.

The logos of Dyson, the App Store and Google Play.

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Section 03

Get to know your headphones

A drawing of a head wearing the Dyson OnTrac headphones while tapping the earcup.

A drawing of a smartphone with the My Dyson app.

Download the MyDyson™app See sound and air quality reports for your location, in real time. And adjust EQ modes to optimise your listening.

Active noise cancellation To switch between modes, double tap either ear cup.

Adjust your headphones Put your headphones on. Adjust the headband, sliding both sides until you have a comfortable fit.

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Section 04

Power button

Turn your headphones on and off, and connect to a Bluetooth® wireless technology device. Hold for two seconds to turn on or off, and five seconds to pair.

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Section 05

Autopause/Play

Your headphones will automatically pause your audio when you take them off, and automatically play your audio when you put them back on.

A drawing of the Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones.

A close-up drawing of the power button on the ear cup of the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Battery-saving head detect After 30 minutes of inactivity your headphones will automatically turn off to save battery. To turn them back on, hold the power button down for 2 seconds.

Ergonomic ear cup Angled at minus 13° and oval-shaped to sit over the ear

A close-up drawing of the audio joystick on the right ear cup of the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

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Section 06

USB-C charger

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Section 07

Joystick

Charge your headphones using the USB-C Cable.

Lets you control music, adjust volume and access your voice assistant – on the back of your right ear cup.

A drawing of a USB-C cable.

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Section 08

Turning on and pairing your headphones

Pairing your headphones is easiest with the MyDyson™app.

Connecting to the MyDyson™app Download the MyDyson™ app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new account.

If you already have an account, select ‘Add machine’ and follow the instructions.

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

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Section 09

Press and hold the Power button

After two seconds, the LED light will turn white to show that your headphones are on.

Connect using Bluetooth® wireless technology1 Press and hold the Power button for five seconds. The LED will flash blue when in pairing mode.

Note: Before flashing blue, the LED will flash white and you will hear an off tone, continue holding the Power button through this.

Open Bluetooth® in your mobile device’s settings menu. Check that Bluetooth® is turned on and select ‘Audio OnTrac’ to connect to your headphones.

Your MyDyson™app will alert you when pairing is complete.

The logos of Dyson, the App Store and Google Play

A drawing of a finger pressing down on the power button, which is found on the ear cup of the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

A drawing of the Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones next to a smartphone with Bluetooth and the MyDyson app.

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Section 10

Battery life

Up to 55 hours of listening, even with ANC switched on. And if you’re running low, a 10-minute charge delivers 2.5 hours of battery, and a 30-minute charge delivers 9 hours.

LED Locate the charge indicator at the front centre of the left ear cup.

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Section 11

Battery is more than 10% charged

The LED will turn green.

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Section 12

Low battery

If the battery is under 10% charged, the LED will flash amber for 5 seconds.

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Section 13

Auto power off

When the product turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity, you will see a white LED.

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When connected to a power supply and charging, the LED will pulse amber. When fully charged the LED will turn green and then fade to off.

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Section 14

Bluetooth® wireless technology1

Bluetooth® in discoverable mode1 Blue LED – continuous pulse.

Bluetooth® successfully connected1 Blue LED – continuous pulse ends. Audio – welcome tone.

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Section 15

Alerts

Seek Dyson support Red LED – flash for 5 seconds.

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Section 16

Update installing

White LED – pulsed flashing.

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Section 17

Controlling audio

To play audio through your headphones, you’ll need to either connect them using Bluetooth® or the in-flight adaptor cable.

Use the intuitive joystick Control your audio using the MyDyson™app or the joystick on the back of your right ear cup.

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Section 18

Play and pause

Press the middle of the joystick to play. Press it again to pause.

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Section 19

Skip and seek

Tap the joystick on the left or right to skip tracks. Press and hold to fast forward or rewind.

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Section 20

Volume

Push the joystick up or down to adjust the volume.

A drawing of the intuitive joystick.

A drawing demonstrating use of the audio joystick on the ear cup of the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Press and hold the middle of the joystick for two seconds to activate the voice control on your mobile device.

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Section 21

Answering phone calls

To accept an incoming call, press the joystick. To decline a call, press and hold the joystick. To end a call, press the joystick.

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Section 22

Active noise cancellation

Use Active noise cancellation (ANC) to reduce the background noise around you.

You can double tap either outer cap to switch between noise cancelling modes.

Isolation mode The maximum level of ANC, reducing surrounding background noise. This is the default setting for your headphones.

Drawing of profile of Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones.

A drawing of a head wearing the Dyson OnTrac headphones while tapping the earcup.

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Section 23

In-flight adaptor

(available separately)

Connect the In-flight cable to the 2-pin adaptor, then plug into the plane’s entertainment system via the audio port.

The In-flight adaptor will only charge your Dyson OnTrac™ noise-cancelling headphones when the USB-C cable is also used.

Please note that the audio controls on your Dyson OnTrac™ noise-cancelling headphones will not function when the In-flight adaptor is in use.

A drawing of the Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones.

A drawing of the in-flight cable.

2 pin adaptor.

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Section 24

Warning

The In-flight 2-pin adaptor is for connection to an audio outlet only. Plugging in to a mains socket outlet may result in a fire or pose a risk of an electric shock.

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Section 25

Adjusting the headband

To adjust the headband, grip and slide it into place for a comfortable fit.

A drawing of a head wearing the Dyson OnTrac headphones.

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Section 26

Replacing the outer caps

To remove an outer cap, twist the outermost circular part anti-clockwise. Align the replacement outer cap on the headphones and twist clockwise until it clicks.

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Section 27

Replacing the ear cushions

To remove an ear cushion, twist it anti-clockwise. Select the correct replacement for the left or right ear. These are marked with an L and an R on both the headset and the ear cushions themselves.

Line up the long and short slots on the ear cushions with the matching ridges on the headset. Push down and twist clockwise, until it clicks into place. Make sure the ear cushion is flush to the headphones to ensure proper functionality.

When you replace the ear cushions, we recommend you go to the Product settings section of the MyDyson™app and recalibrate your headphones. You’ll find this under Replacing accessories.

A drawing of the Dyson OnTrac headphones’ ear cushions being replaced.

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Section 28

Cleaning your Dyson OnTrac™ headphones

Outer caps Wipe away dust or debris from the perforations in the ear cup covers with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth.

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Section 29

Ear cushions and headband

Wipe away dust or debris with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth.

A set of drawings demonstrating the cleaning of the Dyson OnTrac headphones. A hand wipes the ear cups and headband with a lint-free cloth.

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