Galaxy Buds · Connect guide
How to connect Galaxy Buds
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On a Samsung phone, Galaxy Buds connect through the Galaxy Wearable app. Everything else, from a PC to a TV, pairs by Bluetooth once the earbuds are in pairing mode, and the way into pairing mode depends on the model.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Charge the earbuds in their case.
- Check which Galaxy Buds you have: pairing mode is different on Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro than on older models.
02 · Connect
Step by step, by device
Samsung Galaxy phone
Galaxy Wearable → close the case 5–6 seconds → open it
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app.
- Place the earbuds in the charging case, close the lid for 5–6 seconds, then open it.
- Select your earbuds and follow the on-screen instructions.
Pairing mode: Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro
Hold the Connect button on the bottom of the case for 3 seconds
- Press and hold the Connect button on the bottom of the case for three seconds.
- Then select the earbuds in the other device's Bluetooth settings.
Pairing mode: Galaxy Buds, Buds+, Buds Live and Buds Pro
Wear the earbuds → hold both touchpads for a few seconds
- Insert the earbuds into your ears.
- Hold both touchpads for a few seconds, then select the earbuds in the other device's Bluetooth settings.
iPhone
Buds app → Get started, or pair by Bluetooth
- Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live: open the Buds app and tap Get started. Place the earbuds in the case, close the lid for 5–6 seconds, then open it and select them.
- Other models: put the earbuds into pairing mode and pair them from Settings → Bluetooth.
Windows PC
Pairing mode → Quick settings → Manage Bluetooth devices → New devices
- Put the earbuds into pairing mode for your model.
- On Windows 11, select the Network, Sound or Battery icon, then the Manage Bluetooth devices arrow, and select the earbuds under New devices.
If it still won't connect
If the earbuds don't show up, put them back in the case, close the lid for 5–6 seconds and open it again, then retry pairing mode for your model. On an iPhone, only Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live work with the Buds app; other models pair from Bluetooth settings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I put Galaxy Buds3 into pairing mode?
Press and hold the Connect button on the bottom of the charging case for three seconds.
Do Galaxy Buds work with an iPhone?
Yes, by Bluetooth. Samsung says Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live can also use the Buds app on iPhone; other models pair from the iPhone's Bluetooth settings.