Pixel Buds quick start guide

1. Set up your buds

Learn how to set up and manage your Pixel Buds with your phone, tablet or laptop.

On your Pixel device

Important: This works with Android 6 version and later.

Open the earbuds case, but keep the earbuds inside. Make sure that your phone is unlocked and Bluetooth is on. Press and hold the pairing button until the light starts to blink for three seconds. On your phone, tap the Pixel Buds pairing notification. Follow the on-screen instructions.

On your computer

1. Open the earbuds case, but keep the earbuds inside.
2. On your computer, make sure that Bluetooth is on.
3. Press and hold the pairing button until the light starts to blink for three seconds.
4. Tap Google Buds Connect.

Get the latest firmware updates on your device

On your phone

Make sure that your Pixel or Android phone is on the latest firmware version and your Pixel Buds app is on the latest version.

To check on Pixel:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Connected devices Settings More settings Firmware update.

For other Android devices:

1. Download the Pixel Buds app from Google Play Store.
2. Tap Pixel Buds app More settings Firmware update.

On your computer

The Pixel Buds Pro web companion app is compatible with ChromeOS, MacOS and Windows. Make sure that you update to the latest version.

• For ChromeOS: Install the Google Pixel Buds web companion app from the Google Play Store.
• For MacOS and Windows: Go to mypixelbuds.google.com.

2. Try your earbuds

Pixel Buds are designed to provide a high-quality and comfortable listening experience. Learn how to adjust Pixel Buds to best fit your ears.

1. When you wear your buds, make sure that the 'R' and 'L' icons face towards you and are upright as you tuck them in your ear.
2. To secure the stabiliser, twist your earbuds.
3. If needed, try another eartip.

   Tip: Each ear might need a different eartip size.

4. To test different sizes that might be even more comfortable, save your eartips.

3. Learn about gesture controls

Learn how to control your media and phone calls on your earbuds through their touchpad.

Control	Action
One tap	Media: Play/Pause Call: Answer
Double-tap	Media: Next track Call: Hang up
Triple-tap	Previous track
Press and hold	Switch between Active Noise Control, Transparency mode or your digital assistant
Swipe forwards	Volume up
Swipe backwards	Volume down

4. Store and charge your buds

Learn how to store and charge your Pixel Buds.

1. To charge your earbuds: Insert them into the correct slots until the indicator light turns on and the lid closes. To assist with re-insertion, you'll find left and right icons for each earbud.
2. To charge your case: Plug it into a power source. An orange light on the case indicates that your case is charging.

Tip: Your Pixel Buds charge inside a charged case even if it's not connected to a power source.

5. Clean your Pixel Buds

To get better audio quality and consistent charging, clean your earbuds regularly.

To clean the exterior of the charging case and the inside of the case's magnetised pods, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any liquid to clean the inside of your case.

To clean your earbuds, remove the eartips and use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to gently clean both earbuds. This includes the charging contacts, eartip and mesh area of the snout. Do not let liquid or moisture get into any holes. After you clean the earbuds, connect the eartips firmly to the buds.

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