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How to Connect Pixel Buds

How to pair Pixel Buds to a phone, laptop, or other device

By Cameron Thomas Eittreim Updated on January 26, 2022 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Headphones & Ear Buds Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players

What to Know

Android Smartphone: Download Pixel Buds App from Google Play.iOS Smartphone: Place Pixel Buds Case near your iPhone, hold the pairing button, open Settings, tap Bluetooth, and tap on the Pixel Buds.Laptop Method: Open Bluetooth Connections while pressing the pairing button on the Google Pixel Buds case. This article explains how to pair your Google Pixel Buds to a smartphone, laptop, and how to pair replacement Google Pixel Buds.

How Do I Pair My Pixel Buds

Pairing your Pixel Buds on an Android or iPhone is a fairly straightforward process.

Android Method

Download the Pixel Buds app. Make sure that your phone is unlocked with Bluetooth turned on. Tap the Pixel Buds app. The app will instruct you to press and hold the pairing button until the indicator light flashes. The phone will detect the Google Pixel Buds and you’ll see a headphone symbol at the top of your screen.

iPhone Method

Pairing the Pixel Buds to an iPhone is a fairly straightforward process. Open the Pixel Buds case with the Pixel Buds inside of the case fully charged. Sit the case next to your iPhone. Hold the button on the Pixel Buds case until the pairing LED starts to blink. This indicates that the pairing process has started. Now on the iPhone open up the Settings menu. Tap on Bluetooth. The Pixel Buds will be showing in the nearby devices. Tap on the Pixel Buds and the pairing process will be complete.

How Do I Connect Google Pixel Buds to My Laptop

Here is how you’ll pair your Pixel Buds to a laptop or a desktop computer. Click the Bluetooth icon, located in the bottom left corner of the taskbar (on macOS it will usually be in the top right). Click turn on Bluetooth and search for nearby devices. Press and hold the pairing button on the Google Pixel Buds. The Google Pixel Buds should appear on nearby devices. Click “Pair” and your Pixel Buds will be connected to the computer.

Why Won' t My Pixel Buds Connect

If the Pixel Buds aren't connecting here's how to try to get them working again. The first thing that you should do is to delete the Pixel Buds from the Bluetooth menu. Click Forget Device on the Pixel Buds which are saved in the Bluetooth device list. Then pair the Pixel Buds from the earlier steps in this article.

How Do You Pair Replacement Pixel Buds

You will need to forget the Pixel Buds from the saved Bluetooth devices list, on your smartphone because the saved pair of Pixel Buds will interfere with the pairing of your new set. Once you have forgotten the “lost” pair of Pixel Buds from the Bluetooth menu you’ll need to repeat the pairing process listed above. Laptop users will also need to go into the saved Bluetooth devices and remove the previous pair of Pixel Buds. FAQ How long does it take to connect Pixel Buds? Without any issues, the process only takes a minute or so. Regardless of where you're connecting your Pixel Buds, pairing a Bluetooth device only involves a few steps at maximum and is usually done quickly. Can Pixel Buds connect to multiple devices? Pixel Buds can be paired to up to a total of 8 different devices. However, Pixel Buds don't support Multipoint which is the simultaneous connection to multiple devices. Though, switching between devices with Pixel Buds is quick. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Set up Pixel Buds How to Use Pixel Buds With iPhone How to Connect Samsung Earbuds to a Laptop How to Fix Pixel Buds From Lagging Behind How to Factory Reset Pixel Buds How to Connect AirPods to Chromebook How to Connect AirPods to Kindle Fire How to Connect Your Android Phone to Alexa How to Fix Pixel Buds That Don't Connect How to Fix It When Windows 10 Bluetooth Is Not Working How to Connect AirPods to a Windows 10 PC How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone How to Set Up a Bluetooth Device on a PC How to Pair Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 to a Phone How to Connect a Mouse and Keyboard to Steam Deck 6 Ways to Fix It When AirPods Won't Connect or Go Into Pairing Mode Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies