Connect your Galaxy Buds to a phone or another device

Your earbuds can connect to Bluetooth devices for streaming music or making calls. You can have a better experience when using the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone or tablet because you will have full control over your music. Some features will not appear in the app unless you have already connected the earbuds at least once.

• Samsung devices or other Android devices using Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, or Galaxy Buds Pro with the Galaxy Wearable app: These devices support streaming music, notifications, Spotify integration, making calls, Ambient sound, touchpad controls, battery status, Equalizer sound controls, Find My Earbuds, resetting your earbuds, and checking for software updates. Keep in mind that there are a few differences between the earbud types.

• Only available on Samsung devices using Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, or Galaxy Buds Pro with the Galaxy Wearable app: Gaming mode is only available on Samsung devices that are connected to the earbuds through the Galaxy Wearable app. It is not available on iOS devices or the regular Galaxy Buds.

• iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or higher using the Galaxy Buds+ or Galaxy Buds Live with the Samsung Galaxy Buds app: These devices support streaming music, making calls, Ambient sound, touchpad controls, battery status, Equalizer sound controls, Find My Earbuds, resetting your earbuds, and checking for software updates. Notifications, Gaming mode, and Spotify integration are not available on iOS. Keep in mind that there are a few differences between the earbud types.

• iOS devices using Galaxy Buds or Galaxy Buds Pro: No app is required to use the Galaxy Buds or Galaxy Buds Pro with iOS products, but you can pair them with Bluetooth to stream music, make calls, and use touchpad controls.

Place your earbuds in the charging case, and then close the lid. Wait 5-6 seconds, and then open the case. The earbuds will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If they are already paired to another device, insert them into your ears and hold both touchpads for a few seconds until they enter pairing mode. Navigate to your device's Bluetooth settings, and then select your earbuds from the list of available devices.

If your earbuds have not been paired to another device, simply open the case to put them into pairing mode. If they are already paired to another device, insert them into your ears and hold both touchpads for a few seconds until they enter pairing mode.

Navigate to the Bluetooth audio device list on your TV, and select the earbuds to pair with. The process is slightly different depending on what model of TV you have:

• 2017 to 2021 Smart TVs: Select Home, select Settings, and then select Sound. Select Sound Output, and then select Bluetooth Speaker List.

• 2016 Smart TVs: Select Home, select Settings, and then select Sound. Select Expert Settings, select Wireless Speaker Manager, and then select Bluetooth Audio Devices.

• 2015 Smart TVs: Select MENU, and then select Sound. Select Additional Settings, and then select Bluetooth Audio.

• 2014 Smart TVs: Select MENU, select Sound, and then select Speaker Settings. Select TV Sound Output, and then select Bluetooth Headphone.

When your earbuds are paired with one device but you want to connect them to another, such as a Windows PC, a reset is not required. With your earbuds and the Galaxy Wearable app, there are a few ways to switch devices.

Touch and hold both touchpads for a few seconds while the earbuds are inserted in your ears. After hearing an initial sound, you will hear a constant coupling sound. This means the earbuds are now in pairing mode and you can connect to the second device. If you have issues connecting to the second device, turn off Bluetooth on the first device. Once the Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, or Galaxy Buds Pro are in pairing mode, connect them to the other device via the Galaxy Wearable app, or your phone's Bluetooth settings.

If the Galaxy Wearable app is currently connected to a device, tap the Menu icon (the three horizontal lines), and then tap Add new device.

Open the Galaxy Wearable app on the phone or tablet that is not connected to the earbuds; the earbuds should automatically connect. If the Galaxy Wearable app is already open, you may simply tap Connect.

When you are ready to switch back to the first device, open the Bluetooth settings on the second device, and then tap the earbuds. The earbuds will disconnect from the second device.

To reconnect with the first device, open the Bluetooth settings on the first device and tap the earbuds.

When connecting the earbuds to a device that has already been signed in to your Samsung account, the pairing information will be available on other devices that share your account. You can then switch connections between those devices. To do this, navigate to and open Settings on your preferred device. Tap Connections, tap Bluetooth, and then select the earbuds that have been synced with your Samsung account.

With your Galaxy Buds Pro, you will not need to worry about manually switching over to another device if you are receiving a phone call. If you are enjoying some music on your Galaxy tablet, for example, your Buds Pro will use the Automatic switching feature to switch over to your phone so you can take the call. Keep in mind that your devices must be signed into the same Samsung account to use this feature.

• Place the earbuds inside the charging case and close the lid. This will cause the earbuds to unpair from the connected device.

• If you are using the Galaxy Wearable app, navigate to and open app. Tap the Menu icon (the three horizontal lines), and then tap Disconnect.

• If you are using Bluetooth on a mobile device, navigate to Settings, and then tap Connections. Tap Bluetooth settings, then tap the Settings icon next to your earbuds in the device list, and then tap Unpair.