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To pair Pixel Buds with a Chromebook, put the earbuds in their open case and hold the button on the back until the status light pulses. On your Chromebook, turn on Bluetooth, choose Pair new device, and select Pixel Buds. The earbuds should then appear under Currently connected.
Pair Pixel Buds with your Chromebook
- Check Bluetooth availability. Select the time in the bottom-right corner of the Chromebook screen and look for Bluetooth in Quick Settings. Google says Pixel Buds work with Bluetooth 4.0 or newer devices, including laptops; Bluetooth must be available on the Chromebook you’re using. Google’s Pixel Buds requirements and specifications
- Turn Bluetooth on. In Quick Settings, switch Bluetooth on.
- Put the earbuds in pairing mode. Leave both earbuds in their charging case and open the lid. Hold the button on the back of the case until the status light pulses or blinks. Google’s Pixel Buds Quick Start Guide
- Start pairing on the Chromebook. Select Bluetooth in Quick Settings, then choose Pair new device.
- Select Pixel Buds. Choose them from the list and follow any prompts on screen.
- Confirm the connection. In Chromebook Bluetooth settings, check that Pixel Buds appear under Currently connected. Google notes that menu wording or placement can vary by ChromeOS version. Google’s Chromebook Bluetooth instructions
This manual Bluetooth route is the documented way to pair them; Fast Pair is not required.
If your Pixel Buds do not appear or connect
- Make sure Bluetooth is on and the earbuds are still in pairing mode. Keep the earbuds and Chromebook close together.
- Turn Chromebook Bluetooth off, then back on, and try Pair new device again.
- If they still will not connect, remove or forget Pixel Buds in the Chromebook’s Bluetooth settings, restart the Chromebook, then put the earbuds back in pairing mode and pair them again. Google recommends these steps in its Pixel Buds audio troubleshooting guidance.
Do you need the Pixel Buds web companion app?
No. Pairing uses the Chromebook’s Bluetooth settings; the web companion app is for managing supported earbuds after they have been paired. Google lists Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a as supported for that app, which requires ChromeOS 128 or newer. Those app requirements do not apply to Bluetooth pairing itself. If the buds do not appear in the app’s device picker, Google advises forgetting and re-pairing them in the system Bluetooth settings. Google’s Pixel Buds requirements and specifications
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Google Pixel Buds 2a - Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Iris
- Google Pixel Buds 2a deliver lightweight comfort, crisp audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and a dependable battery, all for less[1]
- Hear only what you want to hear; Google Tensor A1 powers Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 to help block external noise; or switch to Transparency mode to hear the world around you while you listen
- Immerse yourself in clear, crisp audio with the 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, or customize the levels of bass, treble, and more with the 5-band equalizer
- Pixel Buds 2a are built for lightweight comfort and an impeccable fit; secure them during workouts or commutes with the twist-to-adjust stabilizer, or twist the other direction for relaxed comfort
- Hear and be heard with Clear Calling; it helps block background noise, so wind, external chatter, or other distractions in your environment won’t interrupt your conversations[2]
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 - Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Porcelain
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are designed to be the most comfortable earbuds ever, with the most secure fit; and they’re built for Google AI, with the Tensor chip that powers premium, immersive sound
- Pixel Buds Pro 2 are small, light, and made to stay put; use the twist-to-adjust stabilizer to lock your earbuds in during workouts, or adjust the other way for all-day comfort
- The first Google Tensor chip in an earbud, the Tensor A1 chip powers twice the Active Noise Cancellation and delivers premium sound[1]
- Conversation Detection pauses your music and switches your earbuds to Transparency mode when you start talking, so you don’t have to take them out
- Pixel Buds Pro 2 have large 11mm drivers for powerful bass and a new high-frequency chamber for smooth treble
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Google Pixel Buds A-Series - Wireless Earbuds - Headphones with Bluetooth - Compatible with Android - Clearly White
- Pixel Buds A-Series wireless earbuds deliver rich, high-quality audio, no matter what you’re listening to.
- With a flush-to-ear design, three eartip sizes, and a stabilizer arc, the wireless earbuds stay in place and create a gentle seal for amazing sound.
- Get up to 5 hours of listening time or 2.5 hours of talk time with a single charge, or listen for up to 24 hours with the charging case[1].
- Play music, get directions, check the weather, or have notifications read to you just by using your voice; or press and hold the earbud to talk to Google[2].
- Pair the Pixel Buds A-Series with your Pixel or any Android device in just one tap[3]; or quickly and easily connect to iOS or any other Bluetooth 4.0 plus device[4].
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 - Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Hazel
- Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are designed to be the most comfortable earbuds yet, with a twist-to-adjust fit; they’re built for Gemini, with the Tensor chip that powers premium, immersive sound and cancels twice as much noise as before[1]
- Pixel Buds Pro 2 are made to stay put; use the twist-to-adjust stabilizer to lock your earbuds in during workouts, or adjust the other way for all-day comfort
- Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 2.0 cancels up to twice as much noise as before[1]; Adaptive Audio lets you be aware of your surroundings while drowning out distractions in loud spaces for comfortable listening[10]
- Immerse yourself in clear, crisp audio; the 11 mm drivers and high-frequency chamber deliver powerful bass and smooth treble, and spatial audio with head tracking give you immersive surround sound[2]
- Go live with Gemini, your Google AI assistant; brainstorm ideas, make grocery lists, and schedule events, just by using your voice – with advanced audio processing, you can have clear conversations, even in noisy environments[2,11]
#1 Best Overall
Google Pixel Buds 2a - Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - Hazel
- Google Pixel Buds 2a deliver lightweight comfort, crisp audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and a dependable battery, all for less[1]
- Hear only what you want to hear; Google Tensor A1 powers Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 to help block external noise; or switch to Transparency mode to hear the world around you while you listen
- Immerse yourself in clear, crisp audio with the 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, or customize the levels of bass, treble, and more with the 5-band equalizer
- Pixel Buds 2a are built for lightweight comfort and an impeccable fit; secure them during workouts or commutes with the twist-to-adjust stabilizer, or twist the other direction for relaxed comfort
- Hear and be heard with Clear Calling; it helps block background noise, so wind, external chatter, or other distractions in your environment won’t interrupt your conversations[2]
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