Welcome to the Pixel Buds quick start guide. Here, you can find everything you need to get the most out of your new Pixel Buds.
Get started with Pixel Buds
Set up your buds
Set up your Pixel Buds
Try your earbuds
Learn about gesture controls
Store & charge your buds
Clean your Pixel Buds
Explore your buds Learn about Pixel Buds status lights
Change your Pixel Buds settings
Find your Pixel Buds when they get lost
Discover Pixel Buds features
Use Gemini on Pixel Buds
Make phone calls with Pixel Buds
Adjust your Pixel Buds equalizer (EQ)
Use Active Noise Control
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Pixel Buds Quick Start Guide
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Pixel Buds Quick Start Guide
1. Set up your buds Learn how to set up and manage your Pixel Buds with your phone, tablet, or laptop. On your Pixel device Important: This works with Android 6 version and later. Open the earbuds case but keep the earbuds inside. Make sure your phone is unlocked and Bluetooth is on. Press and hold the pairing button until the light starts to blink for 3 seconds. On your phone, tap the Pixel Buds pairing notification. Follow the on-screen instructions. On your computer Open the earbuds case but keep the earbuds inside. On your computer, make sure that Bluetooth is on. Press and hold the pairin…Read more -
1. Learn about Pixel Buds status lights
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 LED light will indicate the battery status of the earbuds or case, depending on whether the case is opened or closed: Opened case: Shows the battery status for your earbuds Closed case: Shows the battery status for your charging case Pixel Buds Pro 2 charging case status lights Earbuds status light (opened case): To quickly check the battery level of your Pixel Buds when they’re in the charging case, open the case lid. If they are fully charged, the status light will be solid white. If either earbud is charging, that status light will be breathing white. Solid white Pixel …Read more -
2. Change your Pixel Buds settings
When you set up your Pixel Buds for the first time, you may be prompted to download and open the Pixel Buds app. Then, open the Pixel Buds app to get to the main settings screen for your connected Pixel Buds. Depending on your device, you can change the settings for your earbuds in different ways: On a Pixel phone with Android 10+: Go to Settings System Software updates App updates tap Settings by your paired Pixel Buds name. On other Android devices: Open the Google Pixel Buds app .Read more -
3. Find your Pixel Buds
If your Pixel Buds have been Fast Paired with a compatible Android device, you can use that device to help find them if they’ve been misplaced. Connect your Pixel Buds to Find My Device During set up When you pair your Pixel Buds Pro 2 for the first time to your device, you can add your Buds to Google’s Find My Device network. Ensure that your location settings are enabled. Set up from your Settings or Pixel Buds app If you didn’t connect your Pixel Buds Pro 2 to the Find My Device app, you can turn it on from your settings or Pixel Buds app. On a Pixel phone with Android 10+: Go to Settings C…Read more -
1. Use Gemini on Pixel Buds
With Gemini on Google Pixel Buds, you can chat with Gemini, your new AI assistant hands-free. You can do everything, like set alarms and timers, find information from the web and across many of your apps such as Gmail, Calendar and Keep. You can also Go Live with Gemini to have free-flowing conversations. What you need to get started To use Gemini on Pixel Buds, you need: Google Pixel Buds (any model) An Android 10 or later mobile device The latest version of the Gemini app The latest version of the Google app The latest version of the Google Pixel Buds app To set Gemini as your default voice …Read more -
2. Make phone calls with Pixel Buds
With Google Pixel Buds, you can easily make and manage phone calls on the go. If you have Pixel 7 or newer, Turn on Clear Calling to enhance the other caller's voice. On Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, this will be enabled by default. Bluetooth Superwideband will make both sides of the call sound more natural. Answer a phone call Tap on either earbud End a phone call Tap twice on either earbud Ignore an incoming call Tap twice on either earbud Make a phone call with Assistant Requires an Assistant-enabled Android device. To talk to your Assistant, press and hold either earbud or say, "Hey Google." Tel…Read more -
3. Adjust your Pixel Buds equalizer (EQ)
With Custom Equalizer (EQ), you can use sliders to adjust five different frequency bands and save your preferred settings. You can also pick one of the presets, like "Heavy bass" as a starting point. These settings do not apply to phone call audio. Custom Equalizer On a Pixel phone with Android 10+: Go to Settings System Software updates App updates tap Settings by your paired Pixel Buds name. On other Android devices: Open the Google Pixel Buds app . Tap Sound Equalizer (EQ) settings . Move the sliders to adjust each frequency or pick a preset from the list.1 Presets You can pick one of the f…Read more -
4. Use Active Noise Control
In the Pixel Buds app, you will find 3 modes to control noise under Active Noise Control (ANC). Noise Cancellation: Blocks outside noise. When you activate this, you'll hear a single chime. Transparency: Lets sound in so you can hear the world around you. When you activate this, you'll hear a double chime. Off: Both active states are disabled. When you activate this, you'll hear a single chime. Note: If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control states including ANC, Transparency, and Off modes. Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only: Turn on Conversation Detection …Read more