How to connect Samsung Galaxy Buds series to a laptop to listen to music

Last Update date : Apr 14. 2026

This guide explains how to connect your Samsung Galaxy Buds series to a laptop using Bluetooth so you can listen to music and other audio directly through your earbuds. It covers how to put each Galaxy Buds models into Bluetooth pairing mode and how to complete the connection on a Windows laptop.

Put your Galaxy Buds into Bluetooth pairing mode

To connect your Galaxy Buds to a laptop, the earbuds must first be in Bluetooth pairing mode. Follow the instructions below based on your Galaxy Buds model.

Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Step 1. Open the charging case while the earbuds are inside.

Open charging case with earbuds inside

Step 2. Press and hold the connect button on the back of the charging case for more than 3 seconds. When the status indicator flashes blue, red, and green repeatedly, the charging case is in Bluetooth pairing mode.

Charging case back with connect button

Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Step 1. Open the charging case while the earbuds are inside.

Open charging case with earbuds inside

Step 2. Press and hold the connect button on the bottom of the charging case for more than 3 seconds. When the status indicator flashes blue, red, and green, the charging case is in Bluetooth pairing mode.

Charging case bottom with connect button

Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Step 1. Open the charging case while the earbuds are inside.

Open charging case with earbuds seated inside

Step 2. Touch and hold both earbuds at the same time for more than 3 seconds.
When the status indicator flashes blue, red, and green, the charging case is in Bluetooth pairing mode.

Fingers touching earbuds in case

Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds Pro

Step 1. Wear both earbuds in your ears.

Step 2. Touch and hold the touchpad on both earbuds at the same time for more than 3 seconds. When you hear a sound from the earbuds, Bluetooth pairing mode is enabled.

User touching the earbud touch area

Connect Galaxy Buds to your laptop

Once your Galaxy Buds are in pairing mode, you can connect them from your laptop's Bluetooth settings.

Step 1. Select Settings on your laptop.

Start menu search with Settings highlighted

Step 2. Go to Bluetooth & devices.

Settings home screen with Bluetooth and devices highlighted

Step 3. Select Add device.

Bluetooth and devices menu with Add device highlighted

Step 4. Choose Bluetooth from the device type options.

Add a device window with Bluetooth option highlighted

Step 5. Select your Galaxy Buds from the list of available devices.

Device list with device highlighted

Step 6. Select Connect to complete the connection.

Device list with Connect button highlighted

Note: Menu names, paths, and screen layouts may vary depending on your device model, software version, or app version.

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