Troubleshoot a pairing issue

How to troubleshoot your Google Pixel Buds Pro | Google Pixel Buds Pro

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Note: If you received a replacement or purchased a single part replacement, the pairing process remains the same whether you received a replacement device or purchased a single part.

Pixel Buds won't connect to my device

1. Forget Bluetooth® device on your phones

Go to your device’s Bluetooth settings and forget Google Pixel Buds.
Leave the charging case open and ensure the Pixel Buds are securely seated inside.
Hold the pairing button for 3 seconds.
If you see the bouncing white case status light, your device is ready to pair.
Look for a pop-up notification on your phone that will take you through the rest of the setup.
On some Android devices, you may need to look for your Google Pixel Buds in the Bluetooth settings menu and add them as a new device.

2. Ensure your earbuds are responding

Plug the charging case into a power source using the included USB-A to USB-C® cable.
Remove the Pixel Buds from the case.
Replace one earbud and watch for the earbuds status light to blink when the earbud is inserted into the case. The light will turn orange if the earbud is charging or white if it is fully charged.
Replace the other earbud and watch for the earbuds status light to blink. If either earbud is charging, the light will be orange. If both are fully charged the light will be white.

3. Reset your Google Pixel Buds

Resetting your Pixel Buds and their case will reset all settings. This includes the device name and your preferences for enabling and disabling features. For Pixel Buds Pro 2, this also resets the ability to locate them using Find My Device. To reset your Pixel Buds, do the following steps:

Go to your device’s Bluetooth settings and forget Google Pixel Buds.
Plug the charging case into a power source using a USB-C® cable.
Make sure the Pixel Buds are seated within the charging case and leave the charging case open.

Store & charge your buds

Press and hold the pairing button on the back of the case for 30 seconds.
When the earbuds status light (for Google Pixel Buds, this is the light inside the opened case) stops bouncing, let go of the pairing button.
Check the earbuds status lights.

Pixel Buds Pro 2

The earbuds' status light blinks white and orange during the reset process. Status lights start bouncing white when it's in pairing mode. After resetting, your Google Pixel Buds are ready to pair.

Pixel Buds Pro

Pixel Buds Pro is in pairing mode when bouncing white lights are visible while lights switching white and orange means that the buds are trying to pair but one of them isn't properly seated in the charging case. Try closing and re-opening the lid to re-align the buds.

Notes:

After you reset your Pixel buds, you can add it on Find My Device by following the instructions in Add headphones or other accessories.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 acquired from a previous owner or a reseller need to be reset to transfer ownership of the Pixel Buds to you. This is necessary for the Find My Device network to find or track your Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Pixel Buds (2017)

Common Issues

Pixel Buds will not enter pairing mode

Ensure the charging case has power by plugging it in using the included USB-C cable.
Place the Pixel Buds in the charging case with the lid closed for 10 minutes.
Remove the Pixel Buds from the charging case for at least 3 seconds.
Replace the Pixel Buds back in the charging case; match the L & R indicators of the Pixel Buds to the charging case magnetized pockets (a green LED will appear) and close the case.
Open the charging case next to your phone with Google Pixel Buds still inside.
If you see one white LED pulsing , your device is ready to pair.
Look for a pop-up notification on your phone that will take you through the rest of the set up.

Don't see a set up notification?

Remove the Pixel buds from the charging case for more than 3 seconds, then put them back in the case.
Close and reopen the case.
Press and hold the case button for 3 seconds; if you see one white LED pulsing , your device is ready to pair.
Look for a pop-up notification on your phone that will take you through the rest of the setup.
On certain Android devices, you may need to look for your Google Pixel Buds and add them as a new device.

Buds do not respond inside of the case

Before attempting to reset your charging case, it is important to verify that your Pixel Buds are unable to respond to any interactions with the charging case. To test this:

Remove and replace the Pixel Buds inside of the charging case, gently pressing them into their slots to ensure they are seated properly.
Once seated, press the case button.

If working properly, pressing the case button should toggle between the charging case battery level (white LEDs ) and the Pixel Buds' charging status (green LED ). This indicates your buds are able to respond to the case and no further action is necessary.

If you're unable to toggle to a green LED by pressing the charging case button with the Pixel Buds inside of the charging case, begin the reset process:

Reset your charging case

Remove the Pixel Buds from the charging case.
Press and hold the charging case button for 40 seconds. (Upon initial button press, white LEDs will appear).
After 7 seconds, the LEDs will turn off; continue holding the charging case button.
At the end of 40 seconds, the leftmost LED will dimly flash amber 7 times .

After resetting your charging case, the Pixel Buds will respond while inside the case. This includes the following:

Charging the Pixel Buds
Checking the battery level of your Pixel Buds and charging case.
Pairing your Pixel Buds to your mobile device.

Ensure you can toggle between LEDs

Replace the Pixel Buds inside the case.
Verify that you can toggle between white LEDs and a single green LED by pressing the charging case button.

Re-pair your Pixel Buds with your phone

While the charging case shows a green LED ; hold the case button for 3 seconds.
If you see one white LED pulsing , your device is ready to pair.
Look for a pop-up notification on your phone that will take you through the rest of the setup.
On certain Android devices, you may need to look for your Google Pixel Buds in the Bluetooth settings menu and add them as a new device.

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