How to connect and update Galaxy Buds+ with Galaxy phone

Built to pair seamlessly with the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra 5G, you can control Galaxy Buds+ from your Galaxy smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, and even voice assistants such as Bixby. Find out how easy it is to connect and update Galaxy Buds with your Galaxy Smartphone in the following video to get the most out of your earbuds.

How to connect your earbuds

Step 1. Swipe down to view the notification panel and check Bluetooth is on.

Step 2. Check direction of each earbud and place in right direction.

Step 3. Open charging case.

The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically and a pop-up window will appear on your mobile device.

Step 4. Tap Connect on the pop-up window. The Galaxy Wearable app will launch.

Step 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. 

Step 6. You will now see information and setting controls for your buds+ in the Galaxy Wearable app. 

How to update your earbuds

Step 1. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device.
Step 2. Scroll down and tap on Earbuds software update.
Step 3. Tap on Download and install to manually update.

Step 4. Turn switch to auto-download updates when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.