Page 2 - Table of Contents; Getting started
2 Table of Contents Getting started 3 About the Galaxy Buds2 Pro 4 Device layout and functions 6 Attaching an ear tip to the earbud 7 Charging the battery 14 Battery indicator lights identification Using the earbuds 16 Connecting to a mobile device21 Wearing the earbuds23 Using the earbud by touch26...
Page 3 - About the Galaxy Buds2 Pro
3 Getting started About the Galaxy Buds2 Pro Galaxy Buds2 Pro are wireless earbuds which allow you to listen to music or answer incoming calls after connecting them to your mobile device even while doing other activities, such as working out. Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as ro...
Page 4 - Device layout and functions; Earbud
Getting started 4 Device layout and functions Earbud Touch-sensitive sensor Speaker Ear tip Charging contacts Microphone Microphone Antenna / Touch area 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...
Page 5 - Charging case
Getting started 5 Charging case Charging case battery indicator light Earbud battery indicator light Charging contacts (right) Charging contacts (left) Charger port (USB Type-C) Wireless charging coil If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. ...
Page 6 - Attaching an ear tip to the earbud
Getting started 6 Attaching an ear tip to the earbud • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without ear tips. Doing so may hurt your ears. • Do not pull the ear tip excessively when you attach or detach it. The ear tip may tear. • Do not press the ear tip excessively or twist it. The ear tip may be d...
Page 7 - Charging the battery; Wired charging
Getting started 7 Charging the battery Wired charging Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. The earbuds will start to work while charging. When you charge the battery for the first time or when the battery is complete...
Page 9 - Wireless charging
Getting started 9 Wireless charging The charging case has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery by using a wireless charger (sold separately) or another device that functions as a wireless charger. 1 Open the charging case. 2 Check the direction of each earbud and correctly i...
Page 10 - Charging via Wireless power sharing
Getting started 10 Charging via Wireless power sharing 1 Open the charging case. 2 Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. 3 Close the charging case. 4 Turn on the Wireless power sharing feature on the device that functions as...
Page 11 - Checking the battery level
Getting started 11 5 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device that functions as a wireless charger. • Only mobile devices that support the Wireless power sharing feature can charge the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. To see mobile devices that support the Wireless power sharing feature, ...
Page 12 - Reducing the battery consumption
Getting started 12 Reducing the battery consumption When you are not using the earbuds, store them in a charging case that has been charged. If not, the touch-sensitive sensor will continue to work, and it will affect to the usage time and battery consumption. Battery charging tips and precautions U...
Page 14 - Battery indicator lights identification; Earbud battery indicator light
Getting started 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...
Page 15 - Charging case battery indicator light
Getting started 15 Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status Continuously red • Charging Continuously green • Fully charged Flashes red • Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (flashes after closing the charging case) • Battery powe...
Page 16 - Using the earbuds; Connecting to a mobile device; Before the connection; Connecting the earbuds to a Samsung mobile device for the
16 Using the earbuds Connecting to a mobile device Before the connection • Charge the charging case sufficiently. • The Galaxy Wearable app must be installed on your mobile device. If the app is not installed on your mobile device, download the app from Galaxy Store or Play Store . • You can downloa...
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) If you connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, some of the features of the earbuds may not be available and the earbuds may no...
Page 20 - Tips and precautions for using Bluetooth
Using the earbuds 20 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 21 - Wearing the earbuds
Using the earbuds 21 Wearing the earbuds Adjust the earbuds to fit your ears. The device and some accessories (sold separately) contain magnets. The American Heart Association (US) and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UK) both warn that magnets can affect the operation of imp...
Page 23 - Using the earbud by touch; Introduction
Using the earbuds 23 Using the earbud by touch Introduction Touch the earbud to play or stop music or answer or reject calls. You can also set the earbuds to perform other actions by touch. Touch areas • To avoid hurting your ears, do not apply excessive pressure to the earbuds with your fingertips....
Page 24 - Understanding touch actions
Using the earbuds 24 Understanding touch actions Single touch • Play or pause track. • Stop using the Read notifications aloud feature. Double touch • Play next track. • Answer or end a call. Triple touch • Play previous track. – If you touch the earbud three times three seconds after a track begins...
Page 25 - Locking the earbuds’ touch feature; Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app
Using the earbuds 25 Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap the Touch controls switch to deactivate it. Activating from the Settin...
Page 26 - Using the noise controls mode; Activating from the earbuds
Using the earbuds 26 • Volume down / Volume up : Adjust the volume. • If you select the volume adjustment feature as one side’s touch-and-hold feature, the other side’s touch-and-hold feature is also automatically set to the volume adjustment feature. • When the volume adjustment feature has been al...
Page 27 - Activating the voice detect feature
Using the earbuds 27 Activating from the Galaxy Wearable app Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Active noise cancelling or Ambient sound . Activating from the Settings app This feature is available only on mobile devices running the Android 11 One UI version 3.1 and later. 1...
Page 28 - Using Bixby; Waking up Bixby using your voice
Using the earbuds 28 2 Tap Voice detect and tap the switch to activate it. 3 Select the amount of time it will take to automatically deactivate the ambient sound mode. Using Bixby Introduction Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently.You can talk to Bixby. Bixby wil...
Page 29 - Tips for better voice recognition; Listening to music; Playing or pausing the track
Using the earbuds 29 Tips for better voice recognition • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro may not recognise what you say or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how yo...
Page 30 - Adjusting the volume; Using the equaliser
Using the earbuds 30 Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume by touching and holding the earbud after setting it as a touch-and-hold feature. • Adjust the volume via your connected mobile device if a sound is low in your earbuds while at full volume. • If you connect the earbuds to your mobil...
Page 31 - Using call features; Answering or declining a call; Ending a call
Using the earbuds 31 Using call features When wearing the earbuds while they are connected to a mobile device, you can answer and control calls from the connected mobile device. Answering or declining a call When a call comes in while you are wearing the earbuds, they will emit a sound and a voice n...
Page 32 - Galaxy Wearable app
32 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 Buds2 Pro status and customise their settings.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected mobile ...
Page 33 - Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds; Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds
Galaxy Wearable app 33 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 34 - Switch the mobile devices connected with earbuds; Viewing Galaxy Buds2 Pro status and; Setting the noise controls mode
Galaxy Wearable app 34 Switch the mobile 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, launch the Settings ...
Page 35 - Touch controls
Galaxy Wearable app 35 Voice detect You can set the device to activate ambient sound mode automatically and lower the volume of playing audio when the earbuds detect your voice.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device, tap Voice detect , and then tap the switch to activate it. Refer to Ac...
Page 36 - Earbuds settings; Equaliser
Galaxy Wearable app 36 Earbuds settings View information related to the earbuds and change various settings.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Earbuds settings . Equaliser Select an equaliser option you want to use.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device, tap Ear...
Page 37 - Use Ambient sound during calls
Galaxy Wearable app 37 Bixby voice wake-up Wake Bixby with your voice to start a conversation with an intelligent voice assistance service.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → Bixby voice wake-up , and then tap the switch to activate it. If you tap the Speak s...
Page 38 - Neck stretch reminders
Galaxy Wearable app 38 Neck stretch reminders When your earbuds detects that your head is bent downwards for more than 10 minutes, you will hear a sound and your mobile device will display a screen encouraging you to stretch that provides simple neck stretching exercises you can follow.Launch the Ga...
Page 39 - Accessibility
Galaxy Wearable app 39 Accessibility Configure various settings to improve the accessibility of the earbuds.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device, tap Earbuds settings → Accessibility . • Left/right sound balance : Adjust the right and left volume balance if you have a hearing impairm...
Page 40 - Find My Earbuds; Tips and user manual
Galaxy Wearable app 40 Find My Earbuds If you misplace your earbuds, use the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device to find it.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Find My Earbuds . When the SmartThings app screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the s...
Page 41 - Usage notices; Precautions for using the device; Instructional icons
41 Usage notices Precautions for using the device Please read this manual when using the 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. Im...
Page 42 - Notes on package contents and accessories
Usage notices 42 Notes on package contents and accessories Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. • The items supplied with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this Galaxy Bu...
Page 43 - Maintaining water resistance
Usage notices 43 Maintaining water resistance Your earbuds have been tested in a controlled environment and received the IPX7 rating under the IEC 60529 standard from an accredited testing lab (Test conditions: fresh water, up to 1 m, up to 30 minutes).The charging case is not water resistant. You m...
Page 44 - Precautions for using the earbuds
Usage notices 44 Precautions for using the earbuds • Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. • Using the earbuds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident. • Always turn the volume down before using the earbuds and use only the minimum volume setting necessa...
Page 45 - Managing the Galaxy Buds2 Pro; Basic maintenance; Cleaning the microphone hole, speaker, and air duct; Cleaning the charging contacts
Usage notices 45 Managing the Galaxy Buds2 Pro 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 microphone hole, ...
Page 46 - Cleaning the earbuds and charging case; Restarting the earbuds
Usage notices 46 Cleaning the earbuds and charging case When the earbuds and charging case are exposed to foreign materials, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro may not charge properly or may be damaged. If the earbuds or the charging case were exposed to foreign materials, w...
Page 47 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Your earbuds do not work
47 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Galaxy Buds2 Pro.You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device. Y...
Page 48 - A Bluetooth connection is not established or your earbuds and the; The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved
Appendix 48 A Bluetooth connection is not established or your earbuds and the mobile device are disconnected • Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices. • Ensure that the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app is installed on the mobile device. If ...
Page 51 - Removing the battery
Appendix 51 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...