Set up Google Pixel Buds

You can set up your Google Pixel Buds in a few simple steps.  

Set up on Android

What you need to get started

• Google Pixel Buds
• A Pixel or Pixel 2 phone or a compatible mobile device.
• A Google account
• The latest version of the Google app
• The latest version of the Google Translate app

Use of the Google Pixel Buds as an audio headset requires a Bluetooth enabled companion device. For minimum OS and hardware requirements go to https://g.co/pixelbuds/help. Additionally, the Google Assistant on Google Pixel Buds is only available on Android and requires an Assistant-enabled Android device and data connection. For available Assistant languages and minimum requirements, go to https://g.co/pixelbuds/help.

Set up Google Pixel Buds

Step 1. Charge Pixel Buds

Before setting up your Google Pixel Buds, charge them in the case with the lid closed for 10 minutes. If there's a protective film over the earbud charging pins, remove it before charging.

Note: Charge safely. Before charging, please be sure you read and follow the safety information about charging Google Pixel Buds at https://g.co/pixelbuds/SafetyInfo or in the "Be Safe" guide included with your Google Pixel Buds.

Step 2. Turn on Bluetooth

1. On your mobile device's Home screen, tap Settings > Connected Devices > Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth.

Step 3. Pair Google Pixel Buds to your mobile device

1. Open the charging case next to your phone with the Google Pixel Buds still inside.
2. If your Pixel Buds are outside of the case, put them back in, matching the L & R indicator of the Pixel Buds to the charging pods. Once they're in, press down to make sure the charging pins have good contact. A green LED light will appear to indicate that the Pixel Buds are charging.
3. If you see one white LED pulsing, your device is ready to pair.
4. Look for a pop-up notification on your phone that will take you through the rest of set up.

You can also prompt the pop-up notification to appear by opening your Assistant.

Don't see a set up notification?

Step 1. Charge Pixel Buds

• Before setting up, charge the earbuds in the case with the lid closed for 10 minutes. If there's a protective film over earbud charging pins, remove that before charging.
• If you see an amber light, that means your device battery is low and not ready to pair. Please wait for a few minutes until you see a single white LED pulsing.

Note: Charge safely. Before charging, please be sure you read and follow the safety information about charging Google Pixel Buds at https://g.co/pixelbuds/SafetyInfo or in the "Be Safe" guide included with your Google Pixel Buds.

Step 2. Turn on Bluetooth

1. On your mobile device's Home screen, tap Settings > Connected Devices > Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth.

Step 3. Manually pair Google Pixel Buds

1. On your mobile device's Bluetooth menu, tap on the Google Pixel Buds headphones to pair them with your phone.
2. Hold the opened case's button for 3 seconds; if you see one white LED ○●●pulsing, your device is ready to pair.
3. Look for a pop-up notification on your phone that will take you through the rest of setup.
4. On certain Android devices, you may need to look for your Google Pixel Buds and add them as a new device.

Reconnecting Google Pixel Buds to your phone

When you need to reconnect your Google Pixel buds to your phone, double tap the right earbud. If your Google Pixel Buds are in the charging case, simply open the case and remove the buds to begin the reconnecting process.

Connecting your Google Pixel Buds to additional devices

Google Pixel Buds can be paired to a total of 8 devices. If you want to connect your Google Pixel Buds to an additional phone or simply change the phone they're currently connected to, place them in the opened charging case, and once the green LED is visible, hold the case button for three seconds to put them in pairing mode. While in pairing mode, the Pixel Buds will be ready to connect to your new device.

If the Google Pixel Buds are currently connected to a phone, new devices that try to connect will not override the current phone's connection.

Follow the set up steps listed above to complete the process of connecting your Pixel Buds to the new device.

Set up on iPhone & iPad

What you need to get started

• Google Pixel Buds
• A compatible mobile device.
• A Google account
• The latest version of the Google app

Use of the Google Pixel Buds as an audio headset requires a Bluetooth-enabled companion device. For minimum OS and hardware requirements go to https://g.co/pixelbuds/help. Additionally, the Google Assistant on Google Pixel Buds is only available on Android and requires an Assistant-enabled Android device and data connection. For available Assistant languages and minimum requirements, go to https://g.co/pixelbuds/help.

Set up Google Pixel Buds

Google Pixel Buds will function as a standard Bluetooth headset on iOS.

Step 1. Charge Pixel Buds

1. Before setting up, charge the earbuds in the case with the lid closed for 10 minutes. If there's a protective film over earbud charging pins, remove that before charging.
2. If you see an amber light, that means your device battery is low and not ready to pair. Please wait for a few minutes until you see a single white LED pulsing.

Note: Charge safely. Before charging, please make sure that you read and follow the safety information about charging Google Pixel Buds at https://g.co/pixelbuds/SafetyInfo or in the 'Be Safe' guide included with your Google Pixel Buds.

Step 2. Turn on Bluetooth

1. On your mobile device's Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth .

Step 3. Pair Google Pixel Buds to your mobile device

On your mobile device's Bluetooth menu, tap on the Google Pixel Buds headphones to pair them with your phone.

Reconnecting Google Pixel Buds to your phone

When you need to reconnect your Google Pixel buds to your phone, double-tap the right earbud. If your Google Pixel Buds are in the charging case, simply open the case to begin the reconnecting process.

Connecting your Google Pixel Buds to additional devices

If you want to connect your Google Pixel Buds to an additional phone, place them in the opened charging case and hold the case button for three seconds to put them in pairing mode. While in pairing mode, the Pixel Buds will be ready to connect to your new device.

Follow the set up steps listed above to complete the process of connecting your Pixel Buds to the new device.

 

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