Do Samsung galaxy buds connect to more than one device?

Imagine a scenario where you are listening to a podcast on your iPad or tablet with your Samsung Galaxy buds and your phone rings in the next room. You quickly abandon what you are doing and rush to answer your phone.

While answering, a notification sound pops up, reminding you that it’s time for a Zoom meeting on your computer. You end the call and have to set up your Zoom meeting quickly. By the time you join the meeting, you are already late. Sounds familiar?

Have you ever wondered if you could seamlessly switch between these tasks using your Galaxy Buds?  This means having a seamless listening experience across multiple devices

This leads you to the question, “Can Samsung Galaxy Buds connect to multiple devices?” In this article, we will answer this question and provide you with even more information.

Can galaxy buds connect to multiple devices?

The answer to this question is yes. You can link your buds to multiple devices, but it doesn’t support multi-point connectivity. This means that your buds’ audio cannot be linked to multiple devices simultaneously. It will be connected as a paired device, but will be linked to only one device at a time.

Why you should connect Samsung galaxy buds to multiple devices

One of the main advantages of connecting your Galaxy Buds to multiple devices is that you have more flexibility when it comes to listening to audio. For example, if you are working on a project on your computer and need to take a break, you can easily switch over to listening to music on your phone. This lets you do more than one thing at once while still using the same earbuds to listen to different sounds.

Another advantage of connecting your Galaxy Buds to multiple devices is convenience. Just imagine trying to switch from one device to another using a wired earphone.

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How to connect Samsung Galaxy Buds to multiple devices

You can connect your Galaxy Buds to multiple devices in a few different ways. One way is to use the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app. The app (and others like Bixby Home)comes by default on most Samsung phones and tablets

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You can also download it from the Play Store or App Store if you are using a non-Samsung device. The app allows you to manage your audio content and control your Galaxy Buds from your phone or tablet. To connect your earbuds to your devices using the Galaxy Wearable app:

• Place your earbuds in the charging case for 5-8 secs and open the case to place the earbuds in Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Open the wearable app and tap on connect
• Select your bud type from the popup list.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to connect.
• Repeat the same process for your other mobile devices.

Every time you open the charger case, the buds will automatically try to connect to the last device they were connected to. The Galaxy Wearable app is not supported on all devices for your galaxy Buds. You must manually connect to your earbuds if your device is not supported. This method is a little more manual, but it’s still relatively easy to set up. Follow the steps below to connect manually:

• Place both earbuds in their charging case and leave them there for 5-7 secs.
• Open the case, and the earbuds will automatically enter into Bluetooth pairing mode.
• If the earbuds have been connected previously with another nearby device, you have to force the earbuds into pairing mode.
• To do this, insert the earbuds into your ears and press the earbud sensors for a few secs until they are forced into pairing mode.
• You will hear a pairing sound to confirm this.
• Go to Settings on your device and tap on Bluetooth.
• Turn on Bluetooth and select your earbuds from the list of available devices.
• Go to the next device and repeat the process again.
• Your galaxy bud will be on the list of available or paired devices in the Bluetooth menu of each of your devices.

What are some of the limitations of connecting Samsung Galaxy Buds to multiple devices?

One of the main limitations of connecting your galaxy buds to multiple devices is that you can only connect to one device simultaneously. This means that if you listen to the audio on one device, you will not hear audio from another.

Another limitation of connecting your galaxy buds to multiple devices is that it affects the battery life of the buds. When you are connected to multiple devices, the battery life will be exhausted faster.

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Switch Galaxy Buds connection between different devices

Your galaxy buds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously, but they can switch between them quickly. After pairing your devices, you do not need to keep disconnecting and reconnecting. The galaxy buds will automatically connect once you open the charging case to use them.

All you have to do is simply select galaxy buds or the name of your buds from the list of available or paired devices in the Bluetooth menu of the device you want to listen to using the galaxy earbuds. The following are ways to switch on various devices while using the galaxy earbuds on another device:

Switch galaxy buds connection to your Phone

• Go to your phone’s settings.
• Select Bluetooth.
• Select your galaxy buds from the list of available/paired devices.

Switch galaxy buds connection to your Ipad or Tablet

• Go to your iPad/Tablet settings.
• Tap on Bluetooth.
• Select your galaxy buds from the list of available/paired devices.

Switch galaxy buds connection to your computer (Windows 10)

• Click on the start button.
• Select settings.
• Click on devices and select Bluetooth & other devices from the left-hand side of the screen.
• Click on the + button beside Add Bluetooth or other devices.
• Select Bluetooth from the window that pops up.
• Select your galaxy buds from the list and follow any on-screen instructions.

Switch galaxy buds connection to your galaxy watch

• Go to Settings on your galaxy watch.
• Select connections and tap on Bluetooth.
• Select your galaxy buds from the list of available/paired devices.

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How do I know if my Samsung Galaxy Buds are connected to multiple devices?

If your galaxy buds are connected, it will be listed as a connected device in the galaxy wearable app. Also, it will be listed as an available or paired device in the Bluetooth menu of your different devices.

Troubleshooting tips when connecting devices to Galaxy buds

Several reasons your galaxy buds might not connect with your device. These troubleshooting tips might be able to help you:

• It should not take more than three minutes for your galaxy buds to pair, which will go into a dormant state. Simply close the case and open it again to commence the pairing process again.
• The Bluetooth range of the galaxy buds is 10 meters. To avoid connectivity issues, do not extend the range of the devices connecting to the galaxy buds beyond 10 meters.
• Industrial and medical devices use frequencies that are in the same band as Bluetooth. To prevent interference issues, avoid using your galaxy buds near these devices.
• Any other device that has not passed the Bluetooth Special Interest group (SIG) test may not be compatible with your galaxy buds. Do not attempt to connect them together.

Wrap up

Overall, Samsung galaxy buds allow you to seamlessly switch your listening experience from one connected device to another without any complicated setups. Although, you can only listen to one device at a time. You can easily connect your galaxy buds to your different devices within minutes and enjoy uninterrupted audio without any hassle as you switch from one device to another.

In addition, we provided some troubleshooting tips that you can follow if you are having difficulty connecting your galaxy buds to a particular device.

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