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Pay | Reminder | Microsoft Outlook | Music | Gallery | Find My Phone | Alarm | World clock | Timer | Stopwatch | Spotify | Controller | Voice Recorder Samsung Health Monitor Settings Connections: Bluetooth | Mobile networks | Wi-Fi | NFC | Disconnection alerts | Airplane mode Connect to a new phone Sound and vibration: Sound mode |...
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Advanced settings Text to speech Other: Screen wake-up | Touch sensitivity | Watch status Watch info Learn More Samsung Care Samsung Care Samsung Care Samsung Care Legal information Samsung Knox Maintaining water and dust resistance Military Specification Restricting children’s access to your mobile device...
Getting started LTE model Bluetooth model Set up your device Start using your device...
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Getting started LTE model Atmospheric pressure sensor GPS antenna Back key Light sensor Speaker Microphone Home key Touchscreen Band Pressure vent Heart rate sensor Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Getting started Bluetooth model Atmospheric pressure sensor GPS antenna Back key Light sensor Speaker Microphone Touchscreen Home key Band Pressure vent Heart rate sensor Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Getting started Set up your device Charge the battery | Wireless PowerShare Learn more about your device hardware, assembling and charging, and how to get started using your new device. CAUTION Do not insert sharp objects into the atmospheric pressure sensor, the pressure vent, speaker, or the microphone.
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Getting started CAUTION The charging head for plugging the USB cable into a wall outlet is not included. Use only Samsung charging devices rated with an output voltage of 5v and an output current of over 150mA (sold separately). Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life.
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Getting started Wireless PowerShare Wirelessly charge your device using a supported Samsung smartphone. Some features are not available while sharing power. 1. From the smartphone, open the Notification panel and, tap Wireless PowerShare to enable this feature. 2. With the smartphone face down, place the device on the back of the smartphone to charge.
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Getting started NOTE Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device.
Getting started Wear the Watch Wrap the watch firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the watch too tightly. WARNING Wear the device correctly. If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools. 1.
Getting started Replace the strap Detach the strap from the watch to replace it with a new one. Spring bar To remove the strap: ◌ Slide the strap’s spring bar inward and pull the strap away from the watch. To replace the strap: 1.
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Getting started Adjust the titanium strap You can make the titanium strap longer or shorter for a better fit. 1. Press the button on the strap. The pin will pop out. 2. Use the provided tool to remove the pin. 3.
TIP To restart the watch, press and hold the Home and Back keys for more than seven seconds. Activation The Galaxy Watch3 (R845U and R855U) are 4G LTE-enabled. Get texts, alerts, and make and receive calls, even when you leave your phone behind. Consult your service provider for more information about activation.
Getting started Connect the watch to a smartphone Turn on the watch before connecting to your phone. 1. From the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Galaxy Wearable. If necessary, update the app to the latest version. 2. Tap Get started and select your device. ®...
Getting started Lock or unlock your device By default your screen is not locked. You can use the screen lock feature to secure your device. See Set a screen lock. When enabled, your watch locks when you remove it from your wrist or when the screen times out while you are wearing it.
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Getting started Navigation The touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Lightly tap the screen to launch an app or select a menu item. Devices and software are constantly evolving —...
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Getting started Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to view panels. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Getting started Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Getting started Rotate Lightly press and drag your finger clockwise or counterclockwise using the digital bezel on the edge of the screen to move through a list. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Getting started Change the watch face From the smartphone: 1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Watch faces tab. 2. Tap a watch face. 3. Tap Customize to select a background and items to display on the watch face. From the watch: ◌...
Getting started Widgets You can instantly check your health and activity information and view app information, such as weather and schedules, for some connected mobile devices. Add Widgets To add more widgets on the Home screen: 1. Swipe to the end of the Widget screens, and tap Add widget. 2.
Getting started Quick panel Instead of navigating through the Settings menu, you can access commonly used settings through the Quick panel, where you can also view the Status bar. ◌ Swipe down from the top of the watch screen to open the Quick panel. ...
Getting started Status bar Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the Status bar. Swipe down from the top of the watch screen to view the Status bar. Indicator icons Battery full Bluetooth connected Bluetooth enabled, but not connected Wi-Fi connected LTE network connected (LTE model only) Signal strength (LTE model only)
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Getting started Notifications Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen while the watch is vibrating. ◌ From the watch screen, swipe right and tap a notification to view details.
Getting started View a list of notifications for each app You can view a list of notifications from the same app. 1. From the watch screen, swipe right to view notifications. 2. Tap the number at the bottom of the notification. Clear all notifications Instead of individually clearing notifications, you can clear all notifications at once.
Getting started Water lock mode You can use Water lock mode to exercise in the water. While in Water lock mode, touchscreen, wake-up gestures, and watch always on will be disabled. 1. Swipe down from the top of the watch to open the Quick settings panel. 2.
Getting started Goodnight mode Goodnight mutes all alerts, except for alarms and notifications. This keeps the screen off and mutes most sounds while you sleep. 1. Swipe down from the top of the watch to open the Quick settings panel. 2.
Getting started Enter text Text can be entered by speaking or by using a keyboard. Voice input Keyboard Emojis Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input. ◌ From Settings, tap General > Input > Default keyboard and select your default keyboard.
Keyboard, and then use your finger to write text, or swipe right to view the keyboard mode options. Keyboard settings Change the Samsung keyboard settings. ◌ From Settings, tap General > Input > Keyboard settings, and tap options to customize: ...
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Apps Navigate the apps screen Spotify Messages Gallery Phone Find My Phone Contacts Alarm Bixby World clock Samsung Health Timer Samsung Health Monitor Stopwatch Weather PPT Controller Calendar Voice Recorder Galaxy Store Samsung Pay Reminder Microsoft Outlook Music...
Apps Navigate the apps screen Hide apps | Uninstall apps | Apps Settings The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store. ◌ From the watch screen, press the Home key to open the Apps screen. ...
Apps Auto open apps Set an app to launch without tapping the app. When the indicator icon hovers over an app, the app will be launched automatically. ◌ From Settings, tap Apps > Auto open apps to enable this feature. Sort apps Choose how to arrange the apps on the Apps screen.
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Apps Messages View messages and reply to or call the sender using the watch. More options Tap a keyboard to compose a reply Swipe down to select a quick reply Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Apps Send messages Create and send messages from your watch. 1. From Apps, tap Messages > Compose. 2. Tap Recipient to enter a phone number, or Contacts to add a number you have saved. 3. Choose a keyboard or quick message to compose your message. Quick messages and emojis send automatically.
Apps Set up SOS messages: ◌ From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab > SOS. • Emergency contacts: Designate an emergency contact. • Make SOS calls to: Call you emergency contact in an emergency. • Send SOSes: Press the Home key quickly 3 times to send an SOS message. ...
Apps Phone Make and answer calls on your phone from your watch. Speaker More options Transfer to the phone Mute End call Make a call Make a call from your watch. 1. From Apps, tap Phone. 2. Tap Keypad and enter a number or tap Contacts and select a contact to call.
Apps Answer a call Answer incoming calls. ◌ On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call on your phone. Reject a call Reject incoming calls. ◌ Decline and drag it to the left to reject a call and send it to your voicemail.
Bixby to launch a function or provide you with information. To use Bixby, your mobile device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, and you must sign in to your Samsung account. 1. From Apps, tap Bixby.
Apps Samsung Health When synced with a compatible smartwatch, the Samsung Health application is a great companion to your routine. You can set goals, record and manage health- related data, check your progress and receive useful information. Recent info is stored on your smartwatch for quick access, and you can view historical info in the app on the synced smartphone.
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Your watch counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance traveled. ◌ From Samsung Health, tap Steps to view a graph of your step count records. To set your steps target: 1. From Samsung Health, tap Steps. 2. Swipe up, tap Settings, and then tap Step target.
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You can view and enable or disable the exercises supported by the auto workout tracking feature. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Settings. 2. Tap Workout detection > Activities to detect. 3. Tap an activity type to enable or disable auto workout tracking.
Measure and record your heart rate. Take heart rate measurements when you are seated and relaxed. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Heart rate. 2. Tap Measure to begin measuring your heart rate. • After a moment, your current heart rate is displayed on the screen.
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Apps Breathing exercise Use the Breathe feature to help reduce stress. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Stress. 2. After taking a stress measurement, the Breathe feature is available. Tap Breathe for the following options: • Start: Begin the breathing exercise.
4. Tap Done. Weight management View your progress in reaching your target weight. Weight management needs to be enabled and a target weight set through the Samsung Health app on your phone. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Weight management. 2. Swipe up on the screen to see your calorie intake and weight status records.
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Add challenges through Samsung Health on your smartphone. ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung Health > Together. Here you can add friends and challenges. View challenges on your Watch View your challenges and rank on the Steps leaderboard. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Together.
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• Inactive time alerts: Set the watch to alert you if you have been still for almost an hour. • HR and stress measurement: Configure automatic heart rate and stress measurements. • Data permissions: Configure access permissions to your health data. 3. Tap Help for a description of Samsung Health.
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To view detailed reports of your ECG readings on your smartphone, install the Samsung Health Monitor app. You can download the app from the Galaxy Store or the ™ Google Play store.
You can view your ECG readings as daily, weekly, and monthly charts, or view detailed reports for each measurement. You can share the PDF report of your ECG recording with your healthcare provider using Samsung Health Monitor app on your compatible Galaxy phone.
Apps Galaxy Store Samsung Galaxy Store provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. ◌ From Apps, tap Galaxy Store.
Apps Reminder Add reminders for events and set alarms outside of the Calendar app. Create a reminder Set up and track reminders on your watch: 1. From Apps, tap Reminder. 2. Tap Add a reminder, and then speak to record your reminder. •...
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Apps Reply to emails Compose and send email messages on your watch. 1. From Microsoft Outlook, tap an email to open the email screen. 2. Tap an icon or a quick reply to compose and send your message. Delete emails Delete emails on your watch.
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Apps Music Play music from your watch. Volume Output Fast-forward Rewind Play/Pause Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
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Apps Play music from the watch You can play music from the watch through Bluetooth headphones (not included). 1. From Apps, tap Music. 2. Tap the output until the Watch icon is displayed. 3. Tap More options for the following options: •...
Apps To sync recently added music on your smartphone with your watch: 1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab. 2. Tap Add content to your watch. 3. Tap Add tracks or tap Auto sync, music will be synced while the watch’s battery power is at least fifteen percent.
Apps Import and export images Images can be exchanged between your watch and smartphone. Import images from your smartphone Send images or entire albums from your smartphone to your watch. 1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab. 2. Tap Add content to your watch > Copy images to watch. 3.
Apps Find My Phone If you misplace your smartphone, your watch can help you find it. 1. From Apps, tap Find My Phone. 2. Tap Start. • The Phone vibrates and the screen turns on. 3. Tap Dismiss on your smartphone or drag Stop to the right on the watch.
Apps Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created. ◌ From Alarm, tap and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. World clock Keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. Add cities Keep track of the time in multiple cities: 1.
Apps Timer Set a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Set a timer Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms. 1. From Apps, tap Timer. 2. Tap a time or Custom to set the Timer. 3.
Apps PPT Controller You can use PPT Controller to connect to a computer, phone, or tablet using Bluetooth and control PowerPoint presentations with your watch. To connect: 1. From Apps, tap PPT Controller. 2. Tap a device in the list to connect your watch. 3.
Apps Presentation alerts You can set alerts on your watch to warn you when you are close to the end of your presentation time, or at various intervals during your presentation. Wrap-up alerts Receive a notification after a set time. 1.
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Settings Access Settings Display Sound and vibration Connections Device maintenance Accessibility Security and privacy Other settings...
Settings Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. ◌ From Apps, tap Settings, or swipe down from the top of the screen to open the status panel and tap Settings. Display Adjust screen brightness | Set the screen timeout | Show last...
Settings Background style Select a background for the watch screens. This will be applied to every screen except your main watch screen. ◌ From Settings, tap Display > Background style and select a background. Font style Customize the font style and size on your watch. ◌...
Settings Sound mode Switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From Settings, tap Sound and vibration. 2. Tap Sound mode, and then select a mode: • Sound: Enable sounds for notifications and alerts. • Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts. •...
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Settings Ringtone vibration Vibrate for calls. 1. From Settings, tap Sound and vibration. 2. Tap Ringtone vibration and select a vibration pattern. 3. Tap OK to confirm. Notification vibration Choose a vibration pattern for new notifications. ◌ From Settings, tap Sound and vibration > Notification vibration and select a vibration pattern.
Settings System sounds Enable sounds for actions like tapping the screen and charging the watch. 1. From Settings, tap Sound and vibration. 2. Tap System sounds, and then an option to enable it: • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections.
Settings Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to connect the watch to a smartphone or an optional headset for playing music (headset not included). 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Tap to turn on the feature. • Tap Bluetooth audio to connect a Bluetooth audio device to the watch. Mobile networks Customize your mobile networks.
Settings Connect to a Wi-Fi network This feature is available when the watch is not connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Wi-Fi networks > Scan, and select a network from the list. •...
Settings Make payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC. 2.
Settings Connect to a new phone Connect your watch to a new mobile device. This feature is available when the watch is connected to a smartphone. Otherwise, Connect to phone is displayed. For more information, see Back up data. ◌ ...
Settings Power saving mode Activate Power saving mode to save battery power by limiting the watch’s functions, such as: Use a grayscale Home screen. Turn off all functions except calls, messages, and notifications. Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile networks (if applicable). ...
Settings Related settings View system resources that typically drain battery life in one list to quickly modify and optimize settings. 1. From Settings, tap Battery > Related settings. 2. View the list of features that can be modified to improve the watch battery life and tap an option to change the settings for that feature.
Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com. Screen Reader Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the screen.
Settings Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device. ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option: • Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. ...
Settings Security and privacy Set a screen lock Permission manager You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. Set a screen lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a screen lock. 1.
Settings Other settings Screen wake-up | Touch sensitivity | Watch status Watch info Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Screen wake-up Use a gesture to turn on the watch screen. ◌ From Settings, tap Advanced > Screen wake-up, and tap an option to enable: ...
Settings Watch status Access information about the watch. 1. From Galaxy Wearable, tap the Home tab > About watch. 2. Tap an option below: • Battery: View battery life, usage information, and change your watch’s power mode. • Storage: View storage information and free up space. •...
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Settings • Debugging: Activate or deactivate USB debugging mode when developing apps for the watch. TIP To view the user manual from the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone, tap the Home tab > Tips and user manual.
Learn more Videos youtube.com/samsungcare Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter...
FCC certification on the watch by opening Settings > About watch > Device. Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.
Legal information Water resistant based on 5ATM rating, which means submersion up to 50 meters per ISO standard 22810:2010. Not intended for scuba diving. Avoid excessive, sudden temperature changes, and high velocity activities. Falls and shocks may breach integrity. After use in sea water, rinse in fresh water and dry device. Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.
Table of Contents Basics Appendix Read me first Troubleshooting About the Galaxy Buds Live Managing the Galaxy Buds Live Device layout and functions Restarting the earbuds Attaching a wing tip to the earbud Coupling the earbuds Battery Removing the battery Battery indicator lights identification Using the earbuds Connecting the earbuds to a mobile...
• This product includes certain free/open source software. To see the instructions for viewing the open source licence, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com). Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others...
Basics About the Galaxy Buds Live Galaxy Buds Live are wireless earbuds which allow you to listen to music or answer incoming calls after connecting them to your device even while doing other activities, such as working out. Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalks. Doing so may result in accidents due to slowed reaction times.
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from the Samsung website. Make sure they are compatible with the models before purchase. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
If you use the earbuds when they are broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the earbuds only after they have been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre. If foreign materials are placed on the touch-sensitive sensor, they may cause the sensor to malfunction.
Basics Find the L or R mark on the bottom of wing tip’s back side, and ensure that it is facing the earbud. Hook the wing tip into the fixation hook. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wing tips. Doing so may hurt your ears.
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The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged along with the earbuds that are in the charging case when connected to the charger. Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
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Basics Open the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. Close the charging case.
Basics Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port. Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Plug the charger into an electric socket.
• If the Galaxy Buds Live are not charging properly, take the Galaxy Buds Live and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. • Avoid bending the USB cable. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the USB cable.
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The Galaxy Buds Live may not charge properly or may overheat, or the charging case may be damaged. Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly. Charging the battery using Wireless PowerShare Open the charging case.
Basics After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device that functions as a wireless charger. • To charge properly, do not move or use either the device that functions as a wireless charger or the charging case while charging. •...
Basics Battery indicator lights identification The battery indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and the charging case’s charging status. The earbud battery indicator light is located inside of the charging case and shows the charging status of the earbuds. The charging case battery indicator light on the front of the charging case indicates the charging status of the case itself.
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Basics Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status • Charging Continuously red • Fully charged Continuously green • Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (rapid pace) Flashes red (flashes after • Battery power is low (lower than 10 %) closing the charging case) Red (stays on for five seconds •...
The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically and a pop-up window will appear on your mobile device. If the pop-up window does not appear or if you want to connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, refer to...
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Using the earbuds On your mobile device, tap Connect on the pop-up window. • The connection pop-up window will appear only on Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.1.1 or later that have the SmartThings app installed. If the pop-up window does not appear, update the SmartThings app to the latest version.
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Samsung account, the earbuds pairing information will be synced on the other mobile devices that use the same Samsung account and you do not need to pair them at the beginning again. To connect the other devices that use the same Samsung account with the earbuds, on the mobile devices that you want to connect, tap Settings →...
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• When connecting to an iOS mobile device, launch the App Store app and install the Samsung Galaxy Buds app to connect your earbuds to your device. You can only download the Samsung Galaxy Buds app on mobile devices supporting iPhone 7 or later and the iOS10 version or higher.
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Using the earbuds On your mobile device, activate the Bluetooth feature to connect the earbuds to your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable app, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Galaxy Buds Live Galaxy Buds Live (XXXX) Tips and precautions when connecting to the mobile device •...
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Using the earbuds Tips and precautions for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connecting via cables. Notices for using Bluetooth •...
Using the earbuds Wearing the earbuds Adjust the earbuds to fit your ears. • Your device contains magnets, which may affect medical devices, such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators. If you are using any of these medical devices, keep your device a safe distance from them and consult with your physician before you use the device.
Using the earbuds Place the lower and upper halves into the corresponding parts of your ears, and then adjust the earbuds so they fit. The touch-sensitive sensor will automatically detect that you are wearing the earbuds when you put them on. Then, the earbud will emit a sound informing you that the earbud is detected.
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Using the earbuds Single touch • Play or pause track. • Stop using the Text-to-Speech feature. Double touch • Play next track. • Answer or end a call. • Place the current call on hold and answer the second call. •...
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Using the earbuds Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. Tap Touch controls. Tap the Block touches switch to activate it. Setting a preset touch-and-hold feature You can select a preset touch-and-hold feature of each earbud to activate features quickly and conveniently.
Using the earbuds Using the active noise cancelling feature Activate the active noise cancelling feature to block out the external sounds around you. Use it when you want to avoid distractions, such as when listening to music. To launch the feature with the earbuds, make sure that the preset touch-and-hold feature is set to active noise cancelling and then touch and hold the earbud.
Using the earbuds Say what you want to Bixby. Bixby will launch the function you request or show the information you want on the connected mobile device when it recognises what you say through the Galaxy Buds Live. To repeat what you said before or to say something new, touch and hold the earbud. Waking up Bixby using your voice You can start a conversation with Bixby by saying “Hi, Bixby”...
Using the earbuds Playing the next track Double touch the earbud to play the next track during playback. Playing the previous track Touch the earbud three times to play the previous track during playback. If you touch the earbud three times three seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning.
Using the earbuds Using the equaliser You can select from six different equaliser presets and enjoy the same music with a different and unique sound. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and select a preset you want on the Equaliser card.
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Using the earbuds Answering a second call When a second call comes in during a call, the earbuds will emit a sound. To stay on the current call and reject an incoming second call, touch and hold the earbud. To place the current call on hold and answer the second call, double touch the earbud. To switch between the current call and the held call, double touch the earbud during a call.
Galaxy Wearable App Introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. Using the Galaxy Wearable app, you can view the Galaxy Buds Live status and customise their settings. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected mobile device.
Galaxy Wearable App Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. The Bluetooth connection will end. To manually disconnect the earbuds from your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable →...
Galaxy Wearable App Switch the devices connected with earbuds When the earbuds are connected with two or more mobile devices, you can switch the mobile devices easily without disconnecting from the previous mobile device. On the mobile device that you want to switch to, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth, and then select earbuds under Paired devices.
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• Seamless earbud connection: You can quickly change the mobile device to connect your earbuds with. Activate the feature to quickly switch the connection from the current mobile device to a nearby mobile device logged in via the same Samsung account or a device that has previously connected with your earbuds.
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Galaxy Wearable App Find My Earbuds If you misplace your earbuds, use the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device to find it. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Find My Earbuds. Tap Start. Your earbuds will start beeping. Tap Stop to stop the beeping sound for both earbuds.
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Galaxy Wearable App About earbuds View the information of the Galaxy Buds Live. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap About earbuds. To change your Galaxy Buds Live’s name, tap Edit. • Legal information: View the legal information for the Galaxy Buds Live. •...
• Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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• If the charging contacts are dirty, the battery may not charge properly. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a dry cloth and try charging the battery again. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. The charging time and the battery life is different between the earbuds •...
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If the Galaxy Buds Live overheat or feel hot for a prolonged period, do not use them for a while. If the Galaxy Buds Live continue to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A small gap appears around the outside of the Galaxy Buds Live •...
Appendix Managing the Galaxy Buds Live Basic maintenance • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the earbuds after use. • Keep the earbuds dry. Prevent liquid from contacting or entering the earbuds. • Clean the earbuds regularly to prevent earwax or debris from building up in the speaker and the air duct.
Appendix Cleaning the earbuds and charging case When the charging case and earbuds are exposed to foreign materials, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, the Galaxy Buds Live may not charge properly or may be damaged. If the earbuds or the charging case were exposed to foreign materials, wipe them with a soft and dry cloth before inserting them into the charging case.
• Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and...
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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