Use Multipoint and audio switch on Google Pixel Buds Pro

Seamlessly switch connections between multiple devices by using audio switch and Multipoint connectivity. Seamless Audio Switching moves you seamlessly between devices based on what you’re doing, while Multipoint (Pixel Buds Pro only) lets you maintain connections to 2 devices at the same time. 

Note: Multipoint connectivity is not available on Google Pixel Buds A-series.

Multipoint connectivity (Pixel Buds Pro only)

Pixel Buds Pro can automatically switch between 2 concurrently paired Bluetooth devices — including laptops, tablets, TVs, and Android and iOS phones. Both Multipoint and audio switch can be on at the same time, and having Multipoint turned on may make the audio switch faster.

Turn on Multipoint connectivity

Multipoint connectivity is off by default.

Depending on your device, you can change the settings for your earbuds in different ways:

1. On a Pixel phone with Android 10+: Go to Settings  Connected Devices  tap Settings  by your paired Pixel Buds name.

    On other Android devices: Open the Google Pixel Buds app .

To set up your 2 audio sources for Multipoint:

• You must have previously paired with the 2 desired audio sources.

• Make sure Multipoint is turned on in the Pixel Buds app.

• Wear your Pixel Buds Pro buds.

• If Pixel Buds Pro buds aren't already connected to your first device, go into the audio source's Bluetooth settings and connect to your Pixel Buds Pro.

• If Pixel Buds Pro buds aren't already connected to your second device, go into the audio source's Bluetooth settings and connect to your Pixel Buds Pro.

• Both audio sources should now be connected to Pixel Buds Pro.

How Multipoint works

To make sure that Pixel Buds Pro only switch devices when you want them to switch, they follow a set of guidelines:

• Phone calls or video calls take precedence over Assistant and Assistant will take precedence over media like music, notifications, and system sounds. If you were listening to music and you get a phone call on the other connected audio source, the music will pause and you will hear the phone call or video call. After your call ends, you can tap the earbud to resume music playback on your previous audio source.
• On-going music or video media from one audio source can not be interrupted by the other audio source. Playback on one audio source has to be paused before you can start playing music from the other audio source.

Audio switch

Android devices running Google Play Services and Android 8+ and connected to your same Google account can switch seamlessly between Fast paired devices based on what you're doing. If you end a video call on your tablet to head out on a walk and listen to music on your phone, you won't need to open your Bluetooth® settings to manually switch your headset.

Audio switch is on by default.

Turn on or off audio switch

Depending on your device, you can change the settings for your earbuds in different ways:

1. On a Pixel phone with Android 10+: Go to Settings  Connected Devices  tap Settings  by your paired Pixel Buds name.

    On other Android devices: Open the Google Pixel Buds app .

2. Tap Audio switch turn on or off Use audio switch.

How audio switch works

To make sure that Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only switch devices when you want them to switch, they follow a set of guidelines:

• The order of priority for the audio switch is based on what you're doing (like watching a movie) or on prioritized events (like receiving a phone call).

• Each switch will notify you and give you the option to revert the switch. You can disable all switching by going to your audio switch settings.

Use Assistant

To use digital assistant, at least one audio source must have Assistant activated.

As long as you aren't on a phone call or video call, you can still access digital assistant. Say, "Hey Google," or touch and hold the earbud that is configured to Assistant, and the earbud will automatically switch your connection to your assistant-enabled device.

Note: If media is playing, your Pixel Buds should pause it during your question or command, and then your media audio will resume.

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