How to manually pair the Google Pixel Buds with smartphones, laptops, other devices

Alongside its two flagship smartphones, Google released the Pixel Buds. These Bluetooth headphones, which compete with Apple’s AirPods, are meant to pair with any of the Pixel smartphones or the PixelBook so that they can work with the Assistant. But as they are first and foremost Bluetooth headphones, there is a way to use them with other devices. Here’s how…

How to manually pair Pixel Buds with other devices |

1. Open the Bluetooth settings on whichever device you wish to pair the Pixel Buds to
2. Open the lid of the Pixel Buds leaving the earbuds in the case
3. Locate the button on the opposite side of the LED battery indicator
4. Press down and hold the button for three to five seconds until the LED light turns amber and starts blinking
5. Find the Pixel Buds in the Bluetooth menu on your phone, tablet, or laptop and tap on it to pair
6. You should now be able to listen to audio through your Pixel Buds from any electronic device

Learn more about the Google Pixel Buds |

• Google Pixel Buds: 24-hour impressions on the sound quality, fit, and that wire…
• Pixel Buds: Unboxing and setting up the first earbuds with Google Assistant built-in [Video]
• ‘Fast Pair’ adds effortless Bluetooth headphone pairing with Android 6.0+ devices
• Google warns you not to cut the Pixel Buds cord, because it does sort of seem purely cosmetic
• Yes, Pixel Buds’ real-time translation feature will also work on the original Google Pixel

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