Initial connection problems are usually related to the battery, while other connection issues are usually related toBluetooth.
How to Fix Google Pixel Buds That Dont Connect
Remove the charging contact protectors, if applicable.
Some Pixel Buds come with a plastic piece over the charging contacts on each earbud.
These protector strips are only found on some Pixel Buds models, so your buds may come already charged.
verify the Pixel Buds actually charge.
Check the LED on the charging case while the Pixel Buds are placed inside.
If you fire up the case and the light is orange, the Pixel Buds are charging.
If its solid white, theyre fully charged.
Check your Bluetooth tweaks.
Your Pixel Buds wont connect if your rig has Bluetooth disabled.
Place the Pixel Buds in close proximity to your machine.
If theres a lot of Bluetooth interference, your Pixel Buds may fail to connect.
Placing the Pixel Buds close to your equipment will give them the best chance of connecting.
Remove sources ofBluetooth interference.
Shut down any wireless devices you arent currently using, and any devices or equipment that generate interference.
Turn on Location Services.
Your Pixel Buds may fail to pair if Location Services isnt turned on.
Try turning this on, and see if the Pixel Buds connect.
Reconnect your Pixel Buds.
You may have to select forget, remove, or delete in your phone’s Bluetooth controls.
Reset your Pixel Buds.
If your Pixel Buds still wont connect, try a factory reset.
After performing the reset, you will have toset up your Pixel Budsagain.
How Do I Manually Connect Pixel Buds?
wrap up the lid of the case.
Push and hold the button on the case.
When the LED on the case pulses white, release the button.
On your gear, double-check Bluetooth is enabled, and select your Pixel Buds from the Bluetooth pairing menu.
Your Pixel Buds should connect.
Pixel Buds also wont connect if they arent charged or the batteries are dead.
Alternatively, triple-tap on the right earbud to turn them on or off.
Pixel Buds update automatically when paired to an Android machine with the Buds app installed.
Depending on your model, you might be able to manuallyupdate your Pixel Budswith the Bud app.
There’s likely an issue with the Bluetooth connection.
Toggle Bluetooth off and on again to reset the connection.
If you still have problems, remove your Buds from the Bluetooth tweaks and re-pair them with your machine.
It takes about 45 minutes to an hour for Pixel Buds to fully charge in the charging case.
The charging case itself takes 1.5 hours to charge.
Fully charged Pixel Buds last for 5 hours of listening time and 2.5 hours of talk time.
If youset up Find My equipment, you’re able to see their last known location.
