Page 2 - Table of Contents; Basics
2 Table of Contents Basics 3 Read me first 4 About the Galaxy Buds Live 5 Device layout and functions 6 Attaching a wing tip to the earbud 7 Battery14 Battery indicator lights identification Using the earbuds 16 Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device 22 Wearing the earbuds23 Using the earbud by t...
Page 3 - Read me first; Instructional icons
3 Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, model specifications, or device’s software. Images may differ in appea...
Page 4 - About the Galaxy Buds Live
Basics 4 About the Galaxy Buds Live Galaxy Buds Live are wireless earbuds which allow you to listen to music or answer incoming calls after connecting them to your device even while doing other activities, such as working out. Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalk...
Page 5 - Device layout and functions; Package contents; Device layout; Earbud
Basics 5 Device layout and functions Package contents Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. • The items supplied with the Galaxy Buds Live, available accessories, and their images may vary depending on the region. • The supplied items are designed only for the Galaxy Buds Live and may...
Page 6 - Charging case; Attaching a wing tip to the earbud
Basics 6 If you use the earbuds when they are broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the earbuds only after they have been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre. If foreign materials are placed on the touch-sensitive sensor, they may cause the sensor to malfunction. Before wearing the earbuds, cl...
Page 7 - Battery; Charging the battery
Basics 7 3 Find the L or R mark on the bottom of wing tip’s back side, and ensure that it is facing the earbud. Hook the wing tip into the fixation hook. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wing tips. Doing so may hurt your ears. • Do not pull the wing tip excessively when you attach or de...
Page 10 - Reducing the battery consumption
Basics 10 4 Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port. Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 5 Plug the charger into an electric socket.The batteries ...
Page 11 - Wireless charging; Charging the battery with a wireless charger
Basics 11 • If you charge the Galaxy Buds Live while the charger port is wet, the Galaxy Buds Live may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the charger port before charging the Galaxy Buds Live. • If the Galaxy Buds Live are not charging properly, take the Galaxy Buds Live and the charger to a Samsung Service...
Page 12 - Charging the battery using Wireless PowerShare
Basics 12 5 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the wireless charger. Precautions for wireless charging Do not place the charging case on the wireless charger when conductive materials, such as metal objects and magnets, are placed between the charging case and the wireless charg...
Page 13 - Checking the battery level
Basics 13 5 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device that functions as a wireless charger. • To charge properly, do not move or use either the device that functions as a wireless charger or the charging case while charging. • The power charged to the Galaxy Buds Live may be...
Page 14 - Battery indicator lights identification; Earbud battery indicator light
Basics 14 Battery indicator lights identification The battery indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and the charging case’s charging status.The earbud battery indicator light is located inside of the charging case and shows the charging status of the earbuds. The charging case battery indicato...
Page 15 - Charging case battery indicator light
Basics 15 Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status Continuously red • Charging Continuously green • Fully charged Flashes red (rapid pace) • Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (flashes after closing the charging case) • Battery ...
Page 16 - Using the earbuds; Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device; Connecting the earbuds to a Samsung mobile device for the
16 Using the earbuds Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device Connecting the earbuds to a Samsung mobile device for the first time 1 Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case.If the earbud battery indicator light does not flash,...
Page 19 - Connecting to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses
Using the earbuds 19 Connecting to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS (or, the connection pop-up window does not appear) 1 On your mobile device, launch Galaxy Store or Play Store and download the Galaxy Wearable app. • You can download the Galaxy Wearable app only on mobile d...
Page 20 - Tips and precautions when connecting to the mobile device
Using the earbuds 20 5 On your mobile device, activate the Bluetooth feature to connect the earbuds to your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable app, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Galaxy Buds Live (XXXX) Galaxy Buds Live Tips and precautions when connect...
Page 21 - Tips and precautions for using Bluetooth
Using the earbuds 21 Tips and precautions for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connectin...
Page 22 - Wearing the earbuds
Using the earbuds 22 Wearing the earbuds Adjust the earbuds to fit your ears. • Your device contains magnets, which may affect medical devices, such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators. If you are using any of these medical devices, keep your device a safe distance from them and...
Page 23 - Using the earbud by touch
Using the earbuds 23 3 Place the lower and upper halves into the corresponding parts of your ears, and then adjust the earbuds so they fit.The touch-sensitive sensor will automatically detect that you are wearing the earbuds when you put them on. Then, the earbud will emit a sound informing you that...
Page 25 - Locking the earbuds’ touch feature
Using the earbuds 25 Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. 1 Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. 2 Tap Touch controls . 3 Tap the Block touches switch to activate it. Setting a preset touch-and-hold feature You c...
Page 26 - Using the active noise cancelling feature; Introduction; Using Bixby
Using the earbuds 26 Using the active noise cancelling feature Activate the active noise cancelling feature to block out the external sounds around you. Use it when you want to avoid distractions, such as when listening to music.To launch the feature with the earbuds, make sure that the preset touch...
Page 27 - Waking up Bixby using your voice; Tips for better voice recognition; Listening to music; Playing or pausing the track
Using the earbuds 27 2 Say what you want to Bixby.Bixby will launch the function you request or show the information you want on the connected mobile device when it recognises what you say through the Galaxy Buds Live.To repeat what you said before or to say something new, touch and hold the earbud....
Page 28 - Playing the next track
Using the earbuds 28 Playing the next track Double touch the earbud to play the next track during playback. Playing the previous track Touch the earbud three times to play the previous track during playback. If you touch the earbud three times three seconds after a track begins playing, it will star...
Page 29 - Using the equaliser; Using call features; Answering or declining a call
Using the earbuds 29 Using the equaliser You can select from six different equaliser presets and enjoy the same music with a different and unique sound.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and select a preset you want on the Equaliser card. Using call features When the earbuds are con...
Page 30 - Answering a second call
Using the earbuds 30 Answering a second call When a second call comes in during a call, the earbuds will emit a sound.To stay on the current call and reject an incoming second call, touch and hold the earbud.To place the current call on hold and answer the second call, double touch the earbud.To swi...
Page 31 - Galaxy Wearable App
31 Galaxy Wearable App Introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. Using the Galaxy Wearable app, you can view the Galaxy Buds Live status and customise their settings.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected mobile ...
Page 32 - Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds; Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds
Galaxy Wearable App 32 Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. The Bluetooth connection will end.To manually disconnect the earbuds from your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mo...
Page 33 - Switch the devices connected with earbuds; Viewing Galaxy Buds Live status and; Active noise cancelling
Galaxy Wearable App 33 Switch the devices connected with earbuds When the earbuds are connected with two or more mobile devices, you can switch the mobile devices easily without disconnecting from the previous mobile device.On the mobile device that you want to switch to, tap Settings → Connections ...
Page 34 - Read notifications aloud
Galaxy Wearable App 34 Read notifications aloud You will receive notifications from the mobile device’s apps via the earbuds.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Read notifications aloud . • Read aloud while using phone : Set the earbuds to receive notifications of the mobile ...
Page 35 - Find My Earbuds
Galaxy Wearable App 35 Find My Earbuds If you misplace your earbuds, use the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device to find it. 1 Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Find My Earbuds . 2 Tap Start . Your earbuds will start beeping. 3 Tap Stop to stop the beeping sound for b...
Page 36 - About earbuds
Galaxy Wearable App 36 About earbuds View the information of the Galaxy Buds Live.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap About earbuds . To change your Galaxy Buds Live’s name, tap Edit . • Legal information : View the legal information for the Galaxy Buds Live. • Software info...
Page 37 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Your earbuds do not work
37 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Galaxy Buds Live. Your earbuds do not work • The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before using the earbuds. • If an...
Page 40 - Managing the Galaxy Buds Live; Basic maintenance; Cleaning the speaker and the air duct; Cleaning the charging contacts
Appendix 40 Managing the Galaxy Buds Live Basic maintenance • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the earbuds after use. • Keep the earbuds dry. Prevent liquid from contacting or entering the earbuds. • Clean the earbuds regularly to prevent earwax or debris from building up in the speaker and the air du...
Page 41 - Cleaning the earbuds and charging case; Restarting the earbuds
Appendix 41 Cleaning the earbuds and charging case When the charging case and earbuds are exposed to foreign materials, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, the Galaxy Buds Live may not charge properly or may be damaged. If the earbuds or the charging case were exposed to foreign materials, wipe t...
Page 42 - Removing the battery
Appendix 42 Removing the battery • To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery removal instructions, please visit www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy . • For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may...