How to connect Samsung earbuds to iPhone (all Galaxy Buds)
Galaxy Buds work with any iPhone as regular Bluetooth earbuds. You only need to put them in pairing mode first.
The fix
Pair with Bluetooth
- 1
Put the Buds in the case and open the lid.
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Start pairing mode if needed.
Wear them and touch and hold both touchpads until you hear the pairing tone. Some models also enter pairing mode when you open a new case.
- 3
On iPhone, go to Settings › Bluetooth.
- 4
Tap your Galaxy Buds under Other Devices.
The fix
Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live: use the app
- 1
Install Samsung Galaxy Buds from the App Store.
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Open it and tap Get started, then follow the steps.
Frequently asked questions
Do Galaxy Buds work well with iPhone?
Music, calls and the mic all work. You lose auto switching, Samsung’s best codec and, on newer models, most settings, since the iPhone app only supports older Buds.
How do I switch them back to my Galaxy phone?
Put them in pairing mode again and connect from the Galaxy phone’s Bluetooth menu or the Galaxy Wearable app.
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