I just flick the switch to turn them on, stick them on my head, and within a few seconds they play a sound to let me know theyre connected to my phone. The base holds the remote very well. and it is now Aug. the case itself is so cute and out of all the clear cases amazon sells this was the only true clear case. Will be buying the black pair soon! I love that the facetial expression can open up a discussion about feelings. Basically my phone has three openings to be cleaned - the charge port, the speakers, and the microphone. ????Ladies this is a MUST have! Im already going to buy another pair this time for the stage as iems High quality bone.