The battery life of your Samsung earbuds

While all of Samsung's earbuds are built to last the entire day, the buds' battery life and charging times may differ depending on the model you have and how you use them.

• Galaxy Buds3  provide up to 24 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 30 hours with a fully charged case.
• Galaxy Buds3 Pro provide up to 26 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 30 hours with a fully charged case.
• Galaxy Buds FE provide up to 7 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 26 hours with a fully charged case.
• Galaxy Buds2 Pro provide up to 8 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 30 hours with a fully charged case.
• Galaxy Buds2 provide up to 7.5 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 29 hours more with a fully charged case. Placing the buds in the charging case for 10 minutes will give you up to 150 minutes of play time.
• Galaxy Buds Pro provide up to 8 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 28 hours more with a fully charged case. Just 10 minutes in the charging case will give you up to 85 minutes of play time.
• Galaxy Buds Live provide up to 8 hours of play time per charge, which can be extended to up to 29 hours more with a fully charged case. Charging them in the case for 5 minutes will give you up to an hour of play time.
• Galaxy Buds+ provide up to 11 hours of play time, which can be extended to up to 11 hours more with a fully charged case. Charging in the case for 10 minutes will provide 3 hours of battery life.
• Galaxy Buds provide up to 6 hours of play time, which can be extended to up to 7 hours more with a fully charged case. Charging in the case for just 15 minutes will give you up to 1.7 hours of battery life.

By making a couple adjustments, you can conserve battery power on your earbuds. That way, they'll last when you really need them. Here are some tips you can follow:

• When you are not using the earbuds, keep them in the charged charging case with the cover closed.
• Adjust the notification settings from the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone. When using iOS, adjust the notification settings in the Galaxy Buds app.

Take care of your earbuds by keeping these charging tips and precautions in mind.

• Do not use a charging case that came with any other model. The case included with your earbuds is specifically designed to provide the optimal charge for your earbuds.
• If there is any form of liquid, including sweat, on the charging terminals, corrosion may occur. Clean the terminals before charging the battery.
• Using a power source other than the charger (such as a computer) may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current.
• While charging, the earbuds and the charging case may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the earbuds’ lifespan or performance. If the battery heats up more than usual, the charger will stop charging.
• If the earbuds and the charging case are completely discharged, it may take a while for them to turn on.
• If the earbuds and charging case are not charging properly, call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG for additional help.
• Avoid bending the charger. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the charger. Never use a damaged charger.
• If the earbud battery indicator light is black or flashing red, remove the earbuds to make sure both the earbud tips and wingtips are properly attached. It may be necessary to clean the earbuds, including the charging contact. Then, reinsert the earbuds.
• If the indicator light does not work as described in the "Battery indicator light" section, disconnect and reconnect the charger. Check the USB cable, wall adapter, and charging case for damage. It may be necessary to try a different USB cable and wall adapter. If the issue persists, call us at 1-800-SAMSUNG for additional help.

After a long workout or music session, your earbuds are going to need a recharge. Remember, the charging case also has its own charge. Luckily, you can charge both your earbuds and case at the same time.

1. First, open the earbud charging case that came with your earbuds.
2. Place the buds into their corresponding slots in the case. Then, close the lid.
3. You can charge both earbuds at the same time, or place just one in the case. Keep in mind that the battery life will differ if they are charged separately.
4. Next, connect the charging cable to the USB charging port on the back of the charging case. Then, plug the other end of the charging cable into a power source, such as a wall outlet.
   
5. Please be aware that when the battery is completely drained, the case or buds need at least 20 to 30 minutes to turn on.
6. You can check the earbuds' charging status using the following methods:
   • Android devices: The Galaxy Wearable app displays the buds' current battery percentage at the top of the Home tab. With newer models, you can see the battery life for both the earbuds and the charging case.
   • iPhone: When paired with an iPhone, you can check the charging status with the Buds app on an iPhone 7 or later running iOS 10 or higher.
     
     Note: The Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds2, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro are not compatible with the iOS Buds app.
   • Indicator lights: You can also look at both the buds' and the case's indicator lights, so you know what's going on. See the next section to learn more.

Your Galaxy buds can be charged wirelessly using a charging pad or Wireless PowerShare.

1. To begin charging wirelessly, open the charging case, and then make sure your Galaxy buds are placed inside the case.
2. Then, close the charging case and place it in the center of the wireless charging pad. This will ensure proper charging.
3. You can also charge with Wireless PowerShare. On your phone, swipe down from the top of the screen using two fingers to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Wireless PowerShare icon.
4. Then, place the charging case against the back of your phone to initiate charging.

Earbuds' indicator light

Check the status of the earbuds by looking at the earbuds' battery indicator light. The case can be charged without inserting the earbuds; when they are inserted, the earbuds and case will charge simultaneously.

• Red: Charging.
• Green: Fully charged.
• Flashing Red: Charging disabled due to an error or abnormal temperature.

Charging case's indicator lights

You can also check the charging case’s indicator status.

• Red: Charging or below 30 percent battery.
• Flashing Red: Less than 10 percent battery.
• Green: Fully charged or above 60 percent battery.
• Yellow: Between 30 and 60 percent battery.
• Blue: Firmware is updating.