Pairing is easy with the Pixel Buds Pro with Fast Pair for Android. Your choices are SBC or AACBluetooth codecsover Bluetooth 5.0. AAC and SBC are interesting choices for a set of earbuds intended primarily for Android owners, becauseAAC tends to perform best with iPhonesand rather inconsistent...
and then use a tissue or cloth to wipe away earwax. If the earbuds or case are especially dirty, you can also use a cotton swab (Q-Tip) soaked, but not dripping
well, is identical to Apple’s AirPods Pro. But that means it’s compact and easy to keep in your pocket. There’s a clear portion at the top so you can see the “blade” lights when the earbuds are charging, and a pairing button at the bottom. I noticed...
The Pixel Buds can work with both Android or iOS, but the auto-pairing process is only on Android phones as is the Google Assistant and some special features. If you don’t have an Android phone you can still connect to the new Pixel Buds if you want. I can pair to my earbuds with...
the back is the pairing button, and on the bottom are the USB-C charging port, along with the new speaker that allows Find My Device to blast a tone when you’ve lost your earbuds and/or charging case. It’s a nifty feature, but has a tendency to get defeated by thick couch ...
“Overpriced and not truly wireless, the Pixel Buds still offer some unique Google-centric features.” Pros Instant translation is fun, relatively accurate Cons Expensive for tethered earbuds The true wireless earbud revolution, which has only recently shifted into high gear, has been dominated byApp...
In practice, the Pixel Buds Pro feel no different to wear than most other well-designed pair of earbuds. I was able to wear them for extended periods of time but as always, your mileage may vary. Software The Pixel Buds Pro have a straightforward pairing process. The buds automatically go...
Google’s more affordable earbuds have the same Bluetooth specs as the Pixel Buds Pro. The A-Series connect to smartphones via Bluetooth 5.0 and work with the SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs. Listeners can use Google Fast Pair with Android 8.0+ devices for one-step pairing when opening the ca...
This is maybe the toughest category to evaluate because our reviewer had two very different experiences with two pairs of Surface Earbuds. A pair he'd bought at retail was littered with bugs, including defective touch panel controls, finicky Bluetooth pairing, and a left earbud that would disable...
The Pixel Buds Pro use Fast Pair to easily connect to Android devices, but what do you do if you want to use them with something that's not Android? On the back of the Pixel Buds Pro case, near the bottom, is a pairing button. Put the earbuds in the case, leaving it...