How to pair Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro with iPhone, laptop and MacBook

Key takeaways

• Pairing Galaxy Buds Pro with your Samsung device is extremely simple. However, for other devices, the steps may differ.
• Please note that some Buds Pro features may not be available on other devices

How to Pair Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro with Other Devices

With iPhone

Step 1: If you have already paired your headphones with another device, it is best to reset them before continuing. To do this, press and hold touch pads until you hear a series of beeps.

Step 2: Then open the file Bluetooth menu on your iPhone via Control Center. If the headphones are in pairing mode, they will appear in the device list.

Just tap to select and that’s it.

Note: While all previous Galaxy Buds models allowed you to connect to Apple iPhone devices using the iOS Buds app, the Galaxy Buds Pro do not support this feature. This means you’ll miss out on features like ambient noise, touchpad customization, and more.

Using a Windows PC or desktop

Step 1: On a Windows PC or laptop, press the Windows key + I together to Open settings.

Step 2: Search Device > Bluetooth and other devicesand click Add Bluetooth and other devices > Bluetooth to start scanning.

Step 3:Now that’s enough click Buds Pro in the list of available devices to complete the pairing process.

Step 4:Alternatively, if your laptop has a newer Bluetooth card, there is a faster method. go to Windows Settings > Bluetooth & Other Devicesand check the box next to ‘Show notifications to connect with Swift Pair‘.

Step 5: Once turned on, the laptop will allow you to connect to previously connected Bluetooth devices, such as earbuds and headsets, even if they are disconnected or unpaired.

Note: Unlike iPhones, the Samsung Buds Pro still lets you play with the touchpads. For example, a single tap will play/pause tracks, while a double tap will skip tracks. Additionally, the headphones will switch to ANC if you long-press the touchpad.

With Mac

Step 1:Open the Action Center on your Mac (top right corner) and select Bluetooth > Bluetooth Preferences from the menu. Again, you need to hold the buds close to your Mac.

Step 2: If the headphones are in pairing mode, they will appear in the Devices area. Click on To combine button to pair the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro headphones.

Note: Similar to Windows laptops, you’ll be able to use all three touchpad functions. So if you hear someone calling while listening to your favorite songs on Spotify, you can tap the headphones once to pause the song.