Depending on your device, you can change the settings for your earbuds in different ways:
On a Pixel phone with Android 10+: Go to Settings 
On other Android devices: Open the Google Pixel Buds app 
Rename your Pixel Buds
To rename your Pixel Buds, tap Edit 
Note: If the old name is displayed on a previously paired device (e.g. your laptop), the display will update to the new name when you re-pair your earbuds to the device.
Setup
When setting up Pixel Buds for the first time, you may be prompted to download and open the Pixel Buds app. Once downloaded, open the Pixel Buds app to go to the main settings screen for your connected Pixel Buds.
Find out more about setting up Pixel Buds for the first time.
Main screen
Google Assistant
This will only appear when you're actively connected to the Pixel Buds.
From Assistant settings, you can:
- Set up your Google Assistant and enable Assistant features on Pixel Buds
- Manage your spoken notifications
- Turn notifications on or off
- Control notifications per app
- For more information, go to Manage Google Assistant headphone notifications
- Turn on 'Hey Google' to access Assistant, even when your phone is locked
- Turn the start sound on or off
Find device
If you misplaced your earbuds, you can make them ring or find their last known location.
Touch controls
Touch controls
All gestures can be performed with either earbud and can be turned on or off. On Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2, you can also customise gestures.
Tap
- Play/pause media
- Answer call
- Dismiss Google Assistant
Double tap
- Next track
- End/reject call
Triple tap
- Previous track/repeat
Swipe backwards
- Lower volume (not available on Pixel Buds A-Series)
Swipe forwards
- Raise volume (not available on Pixel Buds A-Series)
Touch and hold (Android 6.0+ only)
- Activate Google Assistant
- To listen to notifications, remain silent until you hear a chime, then let go of the earbud.
- Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only: Switch between Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Transparency mode. This gesture is configured to ANC by default, but you can customise this gesture in the Pixel Buds app to activate Google Assistant.
Note: Some features are only available with certain touch and hold combinations.
Sound
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only
Select noise cancellation, Transparency mode or off.
Conversation Detection
Google Pixel Buds Pro series only
Automatically switches noise cancellation mode to Transparency mode and pauses your media when talking. Once you and your conversation partner have both finished talking, your media will resume and Pixel Buds Pro will switch back to noise cancellation mode.
Hearing Wellness
Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only
Shows you stats about your listening behaviour, and alerts you with context about how often you are exposed to high volume levels.
Volume EQ
Automatically adjusts the tuning as you turn the volume up or down. Hear fuller sound at lower volumes.
Equaliser (EQ)
Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only
Select a preset or customise your EQ.
Spatial audio
Google Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and most newer Pixel phones.
'Spatialise' sound to create a multi-speaker effect (similar to a surround sound setup).
Volume balance
Change volume balance between left and right earbuds or switch to mono audio. Your chosen setting will apply to all host devices.
Adaptive Sound
Google Pixel Buds A-Series only
Turn on to optimise volume based on environmental noise
Bass boost
Google Pixel Buds A-Series only
Get more bass with bass boost.
Audio switching
Android devices running Google Play services and O+ can switch seamlessly between Fast Pair devices based on what you're doing.
Multipoint
Automatically switch between two concurrently paired Bluetooth devices.
Eartip seal check (Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only)
Check the quality of your eartip seal and get the best possible sound.
More settings
Add shortcut to home screen (Pixel phones only)
Quickly access your Pixel Buds settings from your home screen by adding the shortcut.
In-ear detection
In-ear detection automatically pauses music when Pixel Buds are removed from your ear and plays music when they are placed back in your ear. If you're switching from using both to using a single earbud on your own, tap play to resume listening. Tap to turn in-ear detection on or off.
Firmware update
- Check for updates
- Turn automatic updates on or off
- Manually begin an update (available on Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 and Pixel Buds A-Series)
- Find firmware versions for both Pixel Buds and charging case
About
- Connectivity status
- Make and model
- Tutorial
- Turn the automatic sending of diagnostics on or off
- Your Pixel Buds device's serial numbers
Tips and support
Email notifications
Send feedback
Safety, warranty and regulatory
Pixel Buds (1st gen)
Follow the instructions listed below to change headphones settings.
- Connect your Pixel Buds to your phone
- Press and hold the centre button on your phone to invoke your Google Assistant
- Tap on
Headphones settings
Headphones settings
What's in the headphones settings menu?
Here are some examples of what's available in headphones settings menu:
Tutorials
If you need a refresher on what you can do with your Pixel Buds, you can take a look at a few helpful tutorials.
Double-tap gesture customisation
Choose your desired action for the double-tap gesture: Check notifications or next track.
Battery level
The headphones settings menu will inform you of how much power you have left in your Pixel Buds.
Status
The headphones settings menu will inform you about the connection status of your Pixel Buds to your phone.
Firmware version
The headphones settings menu will keep you informed on the current firmware running on your Pixel Buds.
Serial number
The headphones settings menu will tell you the serial number of your Pixel Buds.
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