Pairing Your Replacement Samsung Galaxy Buds

Fully charge both earbuds and the charging case before attempting replacement-part resetting or pairing. Check that each earbud is seated on its charging contacts. Coupling a replacement earbud to the other earbud is different from pairing the completed set with your phone.

If only one earbud connects, the buds appear as separate devices, or coupling fails, contact us with your model numbers, order number, and the piece replaced. We will help you follow the replacement-coupling procedure for your exact model. Do not use another model's button-hold duration or light sequence.

For a first connection, place both earbuds in their case, close it for 5–6 seconds, then open it. Use Galaxy Wearable on a supported Android device, or select the earbuds in your device's Bluetooth settings.

If already paired elsewhere, turn off Bluetooth on that device if necessary, then use the model-specific pairing mode below. These steps connect to a phone; they do not confirm that two replacement earbuds are coupled.

Put both earbuds in your ears and touch and hold both touchpads for a few seconds until pairing mode is indicated. Select the earbuds on your phone.

Put both earbuds in the case. Close and reopen the lid, then touch and hold both earbuds' touchpads for about three seconds until the case lights flash. Select the earbuds on your phone.

Put both earbuds in the case. Close and reopen the lid, then hold the Connect button on the bottom of the case for at least three seconds. Green, blue, and red flashing indicates pairing mode. Select the earbuds on your phone.

Use the instructions for your exact model. If you replaced an individual earbud or case, contact us for model-specific setup help before applying one of the older procedures above.

Compatible Galaxy Buds can connect to Bluetooth devices for supported music and calling functions. App support and advanced features vary. Samsung lists Buds+ and Buds Live for its iOS Buds app; other listed models can use Bluetooth without that app. Replacement-earbud pairing/coupling requires a compatible Android phone; an iPhone cannot perform that replacement setup.