Samsung Galaxy Buds - User Manual

Basics 5 Package contents Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. • The items supplied with the Galaxy Buds, available accessories, and their images may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for the Galaxy Buds and may not be compatible...

Basics 6 Device layout Earbud Ear tip Wing tip Charging contacts Touchpad Touch-sensitive sensor Microphone Charging contacts If you use the Galaxy Buds when they are broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the Galaxy Buds only after they have been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre. Wing tip D...

Basics 7 Charging case Charger port (USB Type-C) Charging contacts (right) Earbud battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Charging contacts (left) • If there is sweat or liquid on the charging contacts, corrosion may occur on the Galaxy Buds. When there is sweat or liquid on th...

Basics 8 Preparing the earbuds for use Attaching an ear tip to the earbud 1 Select the ear tip that fits your ear. 2 Cover the latch at the bottom of the earbud with the ear tip. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without ear tips. Doing so may hurt your ears. • Do not pull the ear tip excessivel...

Basics 9 Attaching a wing tip to the earbud 1 Select the wing tip that fits your ear. 2 Select the wing tip for the left or right ear. 3 Hook the wing tip’s groove to earbud’s fixation hook and cover the earbud with the wing tip. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wing tips. Doing so may ...

Basics 10 Battery Charging the battery Fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods. The earbuds will power on while charging. When the battery is completely discharged, it needs at least 10 minutes to start to work.Check the...

Basics 12 Reducing the battery consumption When you are not using the earbuds, store them in the charged charging case. The touch-sensitive sensor will continue to work while wearing the earbuds and reduce the usage time. Battery charging tips and precautions • If there is sweat or liquid on the cha...

Basics 13 Wireless charging The charging case has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery by using a wireless charger or another device that functions as a wireless charger. Charging the battery with a wireless charger 1 Open the charging case. 2 Check the direction of each ear...

Basics 14 Charging the battery using PowerShare 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 Place the centre of the charging case’s back on the device that functions as a wi...

Basics 15 5 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device. • To charge properly, do not move or use the device or charging case while charging. • If you charge the Galaxy Buds while charging the device that functions as a wireless charger, the charging speed may decrease or the ...

Basics 16 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...

Basics 17 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 (slow pace) • Low battery Red (stays on for five sec...

18 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,...

Using the earbuds 21 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...

Using the earbuds 22 Tips and precautions when connecting to the mobile device • If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device within three minutes, Bluetooth pairing mode will be deactivated. Close the charging case again and open it. The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode. • If you want ...

Using the earbuds 23 Notices 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 connecting via cables....

Using the earbuds 24 Wearing the earbuds Insert the wing tips into your ears and adjust accordingly 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...

Using the earbuds 25 1 Check the direction of each earbud and put them in your ears with the wing tip facing upwards until they sit conformably in your ears. 2 Adjust the earbuds by rotating them to the left or right to fit your ears.The touch-sensitive sensor will automatically detect that you are ...

Using the earbuds 27 If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device, the connection pop-up window does not appear, or your mobile device cannot find the earbuds, tap and hold both earbuds’ touchpads while wearing them to enter Bluetooth pairing mode manually. When Bluetooth pairing mode is entered...

Using the earbuds 28 4 Select a feature that you want to use as a preset tap-and-hold feature. • Voice command : Start talking to the intelligent voice assistance service. • Quick ambient sound : Temporarily hear external sounds around you for up to one minute while decreasing the music volume. • Vo...

Using the earbuds 29 2 Say a voice command and release your finger from the touchpad.If the Galaxy Buds recognise the command, the Galaxy Buds will perform the corresponding action.To repeat a voice command or say different command, tap and hold the touchpad. Tips for better voice recognition • Spea...

Using the earbuds 30 Playing the previous track Tap the touchpad three times to play the previous track during playback. If you triple-tap three seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning. Triple-tap the touchpad within three seconds of when a track begins playing t...

Using the earbuds 31 Using call features When the earbuds 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 notification will in...

Using the earbuds 32 Using ambient sound mode Hear your surroundings while you are listening to music outdoors, so you can quickly detect any potentially dangerous situations.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device, tap Ambient sound , and then tap the switch to activate the feature.The ...

Using the earbuds 33 Activating the quick ambient sound mode You can activate the quick ambient sound mode, for up to one minute with the touchpad after setting it as a preset tap-and-hold feature, even if you have not activated ambient sound mode from your mobile device. Refer to Setting a preset t...

34 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 customise your earbud settings.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. If it is the first time connecting...

Galaxy Wearable App 35 Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting devices from the earbuds Insert the earbuds into the charging case. The Bluetooth connection will end.To manually disconnect the earbuds from your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap ...

Galaxy Wearable App 36 Viewing earbud status and customising settings View and customise the status and settings of the earbuds connected to your mobile device.Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. Earbuds View the connection status and the remaining battery level.To view how to contr...

Galaxy Wearable App 37 Ambient sound Hear your surroundings while you are listening to music outdoors, so you can quickly detect any potentially dangerous situations. If you want to use this feature, tap the switch to activate it. You can temporarily activate the ambient sound mode with the touchpad...

Galaxy Wearable App 38 About earbuds View the information of the earbuds. • Update earbuds software : Update the earbuds to the latest software when they have more than 30 % of remaining battery power. • Legal information : View the legal information for the Galaxy Buds. • Device name : Check the na...

39 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your earbuds. Your earbuds do not work • The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before using the earbuds. • If an earbud’s...

Appendix 42 Updating the earbuds’ software with the Galaxy Buds Manager You can update the earbuds’ software after installing the Galaxy Buds Manager program on your computer when you use the mobile device besides an Android one. • The Galaxy Buds Manager program can be downloaded on computers runni...

Appendix 43 Computer 1 Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2 Launch the Galaxy Buds Manger program and select Connect . The earbuds and the Galaxy Buds Manger will be connected. 3 Select Check for updates to check the current earbuds’ software version and whether they need to be updated, and then select...

Appendix 44 2 Remove any earwax or debris from the receiver with the brush or other tools. Do not use excessive force while removing earwax or debris. The receiver may be damaged. 3 Cover the earbud with the ear tip. Cleaning the charging contacts If the battery does not charge properly, wipe both g...

Appendix 45 Restarting the earbuds If the touchpad becomes unresponsive or the earbuds do not work properly, restart the earbuds.To reset and restart the earbuds, insert the earbuds into their corresponding slots in the charging case and remove them after seven seconds or more. If the charging case ...