The best Samsung earbuds bring all the features you'd expect in premium buds, like excellent sound, voice detection, touch controls, and more. They offer seamless integration with Galaxy devices and a feature-rich companion app to customize the sound experience. Samsung's Galaxy earbuds are compatible with a range of Bluetooth devices, including Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Windows computers.

Connecting Galaxy Buds to Samsung's ecosystem gadgets is a breeze. The same isn't true when you connect your Samsung earbuds to a Windows PC or Mac. You'll put your Galaxy Buds into pairing mode and open the Bluetooth settings on your laptop. We show you how to pair Samsung earbuds with your Windows and macOS computers.

How to put Samsung earbuds into pairing mode

Samsung has a Galaxy Buds app for Android and iOS devices, which makes connecting the earbuds easy. The same app isn't available on Windows or Mac devices. You can't pull out your Galaxy Buds and connect them to a laptop. You'll activate pairing mode first.

There are several ways to turn on the pairing mode on Galaxy earbuds, whether you have the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 or the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

Use the charging case

White Samsung Galaxy Buds FE in the hands of a user

If you are connecting your Galaxy Buds for the first time, use the charging case to activate the pairing mode.

  1. Put your Galaxy earbuds in the charging case and close it.
  2. Wait five to six seconds and open the case lid.
  3. Your Samsung earbuds enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

Use touch sensors

If you paired your Galaxy Buds with another phone or tablet, you may need to unpair them and activate pairing mode manually.

  1. Put the Samsung earbuds in your ears.
  2. Hold both buds' touchpads for eight to nine seconds.
  3. You'll hear continuous beeps that confirm an active pairing mode.

Connect Samsung Galaxy earbuds to a Windows laptop

After you put your Samsung buds into pairing mode, connect them to your laptop via Bluetooth. Microsoft redesigned the Settings menu in Windows 11. The steps may differ if you have a PC running Windows 10.

  1. Open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows + I keys.
  2. Select Bluetooth & devices from the sidebar.
  3. Click Add device or Add Bluetooth or other device on Windows 10.
    Screenshot showing option to add a Bluetooth device on Windows.
  4. Select Bluetooth.
    Screenshot showing option to select Bluetooth on Windows.
  5. Select your Galaxy earbuds from the list.
    Option to select your Samsung earbuds on Windows.

Your Samsung earbuds are ready to play your favorite Spotify playlists or your upcoming Microsoft Teams meeting. You can check the Connected status, the earbuds' name, and battery life from the same menu.

Check samsung earbuds status on Windows.

Connect Samsung Galaxy earbuds to a Mac

AirPods aren't the only wireless earbuds you can connect to your portable MacBook or a desktop Mac computer. Follow along to pair Galaxy Buds with your Apple Mac.

  1. Put your Samsung Galaxy earbuds into pairing mode (refer to the steps above).
  2. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner.
  3. Open System Settings.
    Option to open Mac system settings.
  4. Select Bluetooth and turn it on.
  5. Your Galaxy earbuds appear on the list. Select your earbuds and confirm the Connected status.
    Samsung Galaxy buds connected to Mac.
  6. You can check the earbuds' battery level from the same menu.

You can access the Bluetooth option from the Mac Control Center. Click the Control Center icon from the Mac menu bar at the top and turn on Bluetooth.

Option to connect samsung earbuds to Mac.

Compose smooth video calls with Galaxy Buds

Pairing your Samsung Galaxy Buds with your Windows or macOS computer is a great way to enjoy clear quality during video calls or while watching the latest movies. Find the best fit for your wireless earbuds to take the audio experience to a new level. You may also want to give your earbuds a quick clean to extend their lifespan.