How to Connect Your Samsung Galaxy Buds to Any Device in 2023

The Samsung Galaxy Buds are wireless Bluetooth earbuds that were specially designed by Samsung Electronics and were first released on March 9, 2019, as they succeeded the Samsung Gear IconX (Smartwatch), which was released in 2013. Since the buds were released, they have gone through different upgrades in recent years. Below are some of the Samsung Galaxy Buds models that have been released:

• Galaxy Buds

• Galaxy Buds Plus

• Galaxy Buds Live

• Galaxy Buds Pro

• Galaxy Buds 2

• Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Now that you have seen the list of Samsung Galaxy Buds, let’s look at some challenges you might be facing below and give tips on how to solve them.

How to Connect Galaxy Buds With a Samsung Phone

To pair the Galaxy Buds with a Samsung phone, follow these steps:

• First, you need to open the Galaxy Wearable app, which is preinstalled on your Samsung phone, and then click “Start”.

• To get your Galaxy Buds active, you will need to put them back in their case and close the lid for 5-6 seconds.

• Next, open the case’s lid.

• Tap your earbuds when they appear on your Samsung phone screen.

• Then you will tap “OK” to approve pairing between the two devices.

After connecting them, you will get an option for noise-cancelling, blocking touches, ambient sound, and other settings that you can explore to make your Galaxy Buds fit what you want.

Now that you can open your earbuds case, you will receive an automatic pairing notification on your phone, which also shows stats for the Samsung Galaxy Buds battery life. When you close the case, it will disconnect.

How to Connect Samsung Galaxy Buds With Android Phone

To connect your Samsung Galaxy Buds to an Android phone, use the following steps:

• Put the earbuds back in their case, close the lid, and wait for 5-6 seconds.

• Open the case so the earbuds enter pairing mode.

• If you already have your earbuds connected to a device, all you need to do is wear the buds and hold both touchpads for a few seconds to enter pairing mode.

• On your phone, go through settings and click Connections, then Bluetooth, and tap Pair new device.

• Next, tap your Samsung Galaxy Buds from your phone’s Bluetooth menu.

How to Connect Galaxy Earbuds to iPhone

It’s important to know that only Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Plus are compatible with the Galaxy Buds app. To get started with pairing the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus or Galaxy Buds Live to an iPhone, you need to follow these steps below:

• The first step is to download the Galaxy Buds app.

• Next is to open the app and tap start.

• After doing so, place your buds in the case, wait 5-6 seconds, and open the lid.

• Turn Bluetooth on.

• Select your earbuds from the list of devices.

• Finish the informational prompts.

You can also connect your new Samsung Galaxy Buds to your iPhone and listen to music. To manually pair the Galaxy Buds to an iPhone do these:

• Place your Galaxy Buds in pairing mode.

• On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.

• Select the name of your Galaxy Buds.

How to Connect Galaxy Earbuds to Windows PC

To get your Galaxy earbuds to a Windows PC, follow these steps:

• First download and open the app.

• Place your Galaxy Buds in their case, shut the lid for 5-6 seconds, and reopen it.

• Click Connect to pair the buds with your Windows PC.

How to Connect Galaxy Earbuds to Mac

You can pair any set of Galaxy Buds with a Mac computer.

• Click on Settings > Bluetooth.

• Put the buds in the case, close the lid, and wait 5-6 seconds.

• Open the case to make your Galaxy Buds discoverable.

• Tap the name of your Galaxy Buds in the list of available devices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to Connect Galaxy Buds to iPhone

On your mobile device, go to Settings -> Bluetooth and then connect earbuds and mobile devices. Launch the Samsung Galaxy Buds app, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. 

Do Galaxy Buds work with iPhone?

Yes, Samsung earbuds are compatible with iPhones. You can stream audio, make calls, and use touchpad commands regardless of which model of earbuds and phone you own. 

How to connect Samsung earbuds to iPhone

On your mobile device, tap Settings -> Bluetooth and then connect earbuds and mobile devices. Launch the Samsung Galaxy Buds app, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. 

How to pair Galaxy Buds Pro

 To put your Samsung Galaxy Buds into pairing mode: Place the earbuds in the case. Close the lid for 5-6 seconds. Open the lid. If you've paired.

How to wear Samsung earbuds

Check the direction of each earbud. Insert them into your ears with the wingtip facing upwards, until they sit comfortably in your ears. Adjust the earbuds by rotating them to the left or right to fit your ears.