Charge your Google Pixel Buds and charging case

Pixel Buds battery life

How long your Pixel Buds last depends on a few things. Using the case to charge them or turning on certain features can affect how long the battery lasts for the day. If you want to use your Pixel Buds longer, make sure that you fully charge not just the earbuds but also the wireless charging case. Turning off features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) also helps extend the Pixel Buds' charge.

How to Charge Your Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

  Pixel Buds Pro 21 Pixel Buds Pro1 Pixel Buds A-Series1 Pixel Buds1
Pixel Buds alone
  • 12 hours listening time
  • 8 hours listening time with ANC turned on
  • 11 hours listening time
  • 7 hours listening time with ANC turned on
  • 5 hours listening time
  • 2.5 hours talk time
  • 5 hours listening time
  • 2.5 hours talk time

With fully charged wireless charging case

  • 48 hours total listening time
  • 30 hours with ANC turned on

Note: A 5-minute charge of the earbuds in the case gives up to 1 hour of listening time with ANC on and 90 minutes with ANC off.
  • 31 hours total listening time
  • 20 hours total listening time with ANC turned on
  • 24 hours total listening time
  • 12 hours total talk time
  • 24 hours total listening time
  • 12 hours total talk time

How to charge your Pixel Buds

The Pixel Buds charging case contains a battery and your earbuds can charge inside even when the charging case itself isn't attached to a power source.

  1. Match the L and R indicators of the earbuds to the charging case magnetised pods and insert the earbuds.
  2. Rotate your earbuds until the magnet secures them in place. The status light should blink quickly off and on for each earbud.
Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2 Google Pixel Buds A-Series Google Pixel Buds

For Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: A breathing white light on the front of your case will appear.

For Google Pixel Buds Pro and Google Pixel Buds A-Series: An orange light on the front of your open case will appear.

For Google Pixel Buds: An orange light at the top between the earbuds will appear while the lid is open, indicating that one or both of your earbuds are charging.

Note: All Pixel Buds charge with the charging case lid open or closed.

How to charge your Pixel Buds charging case

To charge your Pixel Buds charging case, plug the charging case into a power source using the included USB-A to USB-C® cable. The USB port is on the bottom of the charging case.

For Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: A breathing white light on the front of your closed case will appear, indicating that your Pixel Buds case is charging. The case can charge with the charging case lid open or closed.

For Google Pixel Buds Pro and Google Pixel Buds A-Series: An orange light on the front of your closed case will appear, indicating that your Pixel Buds case is charging. The case can charge with the charging case lid open or closed.

For Google Pixel Buds: An orange light will appear at the bottom of the case near the USB port, indicating that your Pixel Buds case is charging. The case can charge with the lid open or closed.

Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2 Google Pixel Buds A-Series Google Pixel Buds

Wireless charging

Wirelessly charge your Pixel Buds (2nd gen), Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2 charging case with a Qi-certified charger (sold separately by other retailers).

Qi-certified chargers have passed the safety standards tests for wireless charging set by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Examples of a Qi-certified charger: Pixel Stand, Belkin and Mophie charging mats.

To know if your wireless charger is Qi certified, check for the Qi logo. You can also refer to the manual that came with your charger.

Important:

  • Only Pixel Buds (2nd gen), Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2 charging cases can be charged wirelessly.
  • Only use a Qi-certified wireless charger.
  • Failure to use compatible charging accessories can cause a fire, electric shock, injury or damage to the device and the accessories.

Check your battery power (Android only)

You can check the battery levels of your Pixel Buds and charging case in different ways:

Google Pixel Buds app

  1. Ensure that Bluetooth® is turned on and that your Pixel Buds are connected to your device
    • Pixel: Go to your Bluetooth menu and tap the Settings icon by your Pixel Buds name
    • Other Android devices: Search for the Google Pixel Buds app in your app drawer
  2. Your Pixel Buds battery levels for each earbud will be displayed on the main screen.

Notification

  1. Open your charging case with both buds inside next to a paired Android 6.0+ phone. Fast Pair and Location Reporting must be turned on.
  2. Your phone will display a notification with the battery levels of your Pixel Buds.

Troubleshooting charging problems

Troubleshoot your Pixel Buds charging case or earbuds if they won't charge.

Step 1: Ensure that your Pixel Buds are clean and that your charging case has power, and your charging cable is available

  1. Clean the charging contacts on the earbuds and within the case. Learn how to clean your Pixel Buds.
  2. Fully charge your charging case using the included USB-A to USB-C® cable. The case status light should indicate if it's charging. Learn how to charge the charging case.
  3. Your charging cable (the included USB-A to USB-C cable) is available and is free of damage and obstructions.

    For wireless charging: Try realigning the case on the charging surface.

Step 2: Reset your Pixel Buds

  1. To ensure good contact with the case, make sure that the eartips are securely fastened to your earbuds.
  2. Place the Pixel Buds in the charging case.
  3. The earbuds status light should blink on when each earbud is placed into the case. If the status light doesn't come on, try gently adjusting the earbud until the light comes on. You can also try closing and opening the lid. This helps to adjust your buds into the exact sitting orientation

Step 3: Charge your Pixel Buds for 30 mins

  1. While your earbuds are in the charging case, plug the charging case into a power source using the included USB-A to USB-C® cable.
  2. Allow your Pixel Buds to charge for 30 minutes before attempting to re-pair. Learn how to pair your Pixel Buds.

Step 4: If your Pixel Buds still don't charge, reset the Pixel Buds and charging case

If they haven't successfully retained a charge, reset your Google Pixel Buds.

Pixel Buds (1st gen)

Charging your Google Pixel Buds is a quick and easy process when you follow these simple steps.

Charge safely. Before charging, please make sure that you read and follow the safety information about charging Google Pixel Buds here or in the 'Be safe' guide included with your Google Pixel Buds.

How to charge your Google Pixel Buds

Match the L and R indicators of the Pixel Buds to the charging case magnetised pockets.

Once they're in, press down to make sure that the charging pins are firmly in place. After placing your earbuds in their pockets, secure the cable by wrapping it around the rim of the charging case so that you can carry the Pixel Buds whilst they are charging.

A green LED light will appear, indicating that your Pixel Buds are charging.

The charging case must be closed for your Pixel Buds to charge properly.

How to charge your Google Pixel Buds case

Plug your charging case into a power source using the included USB-C™ to USB-A cable.

The Pixel Buds charging case takes 1.5 hours to charge from 0% to 100% battery life.

When should I charge my Pixel Buds?

The Google Pixel Buds provide up to five hours listening time with a single charge. When you're getting close to five hours of use, place your Pixel Buds into your charging case to recharge. When the charging case is fully charged, it stores multiple charges for your Pixel Buds so that you can have up to 24 hours of listening time.

To help remind you of when you should charge your Google Pixel Buds, the buds will alert you with a low battery chime at 25%, 10%, 5% and just before they completely run out of power.

Google Pixel Buds battery performance statistics are approximate and are based on listening time, audio control and other factors. Actual results may vary. Case must be sufficiently charged. Testing conducted September 2017 on pre-production Pixel Buds connected to a pre-production Pixel 2 phone. Total listening times are approximate and are measured using fully charged Google Pixel Buds and a fully charged case for the first Google Pixel Buds recharge cycle. Actual results may vary. Google Pixel Buds battery testing conducted in September 2017 on pre-production Pixel Buds connected to a pre-production Pixel 2 phone.

How to check the battery level of your Pixel Buds

Bluetooth settings (Requires a Pixel 2 or later)

Headphones settings in Google Assistant

  1. Press and hold the centre button on your phone to invoke your Google Assistant
  2. Tap on Headphones settings
  3. Your device settings will also display the Pixel Buds battery level

1All listening times are approximate and were measured using music playback with pre-production hardware and software, with fully charged Pixel Buds Pro 2 and case, and other features disabled. Case is used to recharge Pixel Buds Pro 2. Charging times are approximate. The use of other features will decrease battery life. Battery life depends on the device, features enabled, usage, environment and many other factors. Actual battery life may be lower.

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