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Want to quickly pair your Galaxy Buds+, Buds Live or Galaxy Buds Pro to your Galaxy phone without having to launch the Galaxy Wearable app? Simply follow these quick and simple steps below to conveniently pair your Galaxy Buds to your Samsung phone or tablet. If you would like to learn how to pair your Galaxy Buds to other Bluetooth devices, please check out our guides Pairing the Galaxy Buds Pro to my Samsung TV & How do I connect my Galaxy Buds to my Galaxy Book S? Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and
require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary. Prior to following the below steps ensure that both your Galaxy Buds / Galaxy Buds+ and Samsung Phone have sufficient charge and are within Bluetooth range. If you have uninstalled the Galaxy Wearable app, you will need to reinstall the
application from the Google PlayStore. 1 Ensure you have turned on your Bluetooth settings 2 Open the Galaxy Buds charging case, the earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode 3 A pop-up window will appear on your Galaxy phone to pair your Galaxy Buds, simply tap on Connect 4 Once the setup is complete, you will able to listen to music from your Galaxy Buds+ and adjust settings within the Galaxy Wearable app
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Want to use your Galaxy Buds, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Buds +, or Buds 2 with your Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac? Read on to discover how. Getting a new pair of Galaxy Buds can be exciting! But the stress of having to learn how to pair them to all your different devices can easily dampen your fun. Plus, since these buds are made by Samsung for Samsung devices, there’s a lingering question of whether they can actually be used with other devices. The answer is: Yes! You can connect your Samsung Galaxy Buds to any Bluetooth-enabled device. And we’re here to guide you through how to do just that. Let’s get to it! In This Article
How to Put Galaxy Buds Into Pairing ModeThe setup process for Galaxy Buds is especially effortless with Samsung devices. This is all thanks to the automatic pop-up prompt, which allows you to pair your buds with just one tap. However, if you want to use Galaxy Buds with non-Samsung devices or if this pop-up fails, you’ll need to switch them into pairing mode to initiate a manual connection. The process of turning your Galaxy Buds to pairing mode discussed below applies to all models, including Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds Plus, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2. This can be accomplished in two ways: Via the charging case
Via the touch sensorsIf you have connected them with another device, you’ll need to turn on pairing mode manually. Here’s how to do it:
If you’re having difficulty turning your Galaxy Buds into pairing mode, you may need to reset your buds. For this, you can refer to our guide on how to reset Galaxy Buds. How to Connect Galaxy Buds to Samsung DevicesLike many modern-day tech gadget lineups, Samsung’s Galaxy has expanded into the wearables market. And with it comes the Galaxy Wearable app. This app will help you connect and manage your Samsung buds, watch, and band in a more integrated environment. The app also allows you to take complete control of your earbuds on most Android devices, but do be aware that some features are only available for Samsung devices. This app is just one of many reasons the Galaxy Buds Pro are our number one pick for wireless earbuds for Android. To use the app, follow these steps:
The pairing steps above only work if you haven’t connected any other device to the Galaxy Wearable app. If you already did, you can connect to your Galaxy Buds by selecting ‘Add new device’ under the app menu (☰). How to Connect Galaxy Buds to Android DevicesYou can also connect your Galaxy Buds directly to your Android phone like any other Bluetooth device. This is especially helpful if you don’t want to use the app because of all the distracting notifications or even if you wish to save space on your phone. Here’s how:
Alternatively, you can download the Galaxy Wearable app and let it handle the pairing process. How to Connect Galaxy Buds to an iPhoneIf you’re among the over 1 million people using an iPhone, you might be wondering if connecting your Galaxy Buds to it will be challenging. The good news is that it isn’t all that difficult, whether connecting manually or via the Samsung Galaxy Buds app. If you’re using Galaxy Buds+ or Buds Live with an iPhone 7 or later, you can use the Galaxy Buds app. This will allow you to use features such as Find My Earbuds, access battery status, use ANC with compatible earbuds, and much more. Any user, however, can implement a manual connection. Here’s how:
Via Samsung Galaxy Buds appIf this is your first time using the Samsung Galaxy app, follow
these steps: The app only supports Galaxy Buds Plus and Galaxy Buds Live, and only works for Apple devices with iOS 10 and up.
If you wish to add another device (like another pair of Galaxy Buds), here’s how:
How to Connect Galaxy Buds to a Windows Laptop or PCThough the Wearable App is only available for mobile devices, you can still connect Samsung Galaxy Buds to laptop computers and PCs. The process will be quite similar to pairing with other Bluetooth devices. Here’s how to pair your Galaxy Buds to laptop computers and PCs:
How to Connect Galaxy Buds to MacSimilar to connecting Galaxy Buds to a Windows PC or laptop, you can also pair your earbuds to Mac devices just as quickly. Here are the complete instructions for pairing Galaxy Buds to Mac devices:
What to Expect When Connecting Galaxy Buds to Non-Compatible DevicesGalaxy Buds are designed for extensive compatibility. Part of this comes from the fact that Samsung phones account for over a quarter of the smartphone market, with which Galaxy Buds pair well. Another reason is that they also support the AAC Bluetooth codec, which is used by iPhones, in addition to SBC and their proprietary Scalable Codec. This means you can expect their promised sound quality even when using iOS devices. However, that doesn’t mean you will get all of the features that come with a Samsung-exclusive connection. Features that won’t workBased on our research, we’ve found that the following features won’t work when using Galaxy Buds with non-Android devices:
Features that still workYou can still use the active noise cancellation regardless of the device because it’s already activated out of the box. However, you can only customize the noise-canceling intensity through the Galaxy Wearable app for Android devices or the Galaxy Buds app for iOS. ConclusionSamsung’s Galaxy Buds have truly been making waves since they first made an appearance on the market in 2019. Given their broad compatibility and the craze each subsequent iteration of the Galaxy buds lineup has invited in recent years, we dont blame you for owning a pair (or more) of these lightweight, sleek true wireless earbuds. So, whether you’re trying to connect older models of Galaxy earbuds or the newer ones, we hope this quick guide would’ve shown you all the ways you can accomplish that in under a few minutes. You now know how to pair your Galaxy buds to your chosen device. If you’re amongst the millions of us that have a Samsung phone, you’re probably also ready to explore the expanded feature range. Before you sign off to experience bliss using your Galaxy buds, we’d love to hear how this guide worked for you and what, if any, Samsung-exclusive features you’re currently using. Let us know in the comments below! How do you put Samsung buds into pairing mode? Put your Galaxy Buds / Galaxy Buds+ in your ears.. Tap and hold both earbuds' touchpads. The earbuds will enter pairing mode and you will hear a sound. ... . Open the Bluetooth settings on your device and pair your Galaxy Buds / Galaxy Buds+ as a new device.. Why won't my Galaxy buds go into pairing mode?Make sure the Buds are not connected to other devices by resetting the Galaxy Buds. To do this, tap and hold both earbuds until you hear a chiming sound. This will also turn them to pairing mode. Turn on your iPhone's Bluetooth by going to Settings > Bluetooth and tapping the toggle to green.
Can you pair Galaxy buds to multiple devices?From here, you can open a media app, control currently playing media, and choose the output for playing media. Galaxy Buds+ make use of Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to two Galaxy devices at once. This way, you can open the media panel on your Samsung phone or tablet, tap the Galaxy Buds+, and listen to your music.
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