Galaxy Buds Manager - Device Settings & Status

The Galaxy Buds Manager enables the utilization of features like device settings and status view when connected to a Galaxy Buds device. This application is not stand-alone as it functions as part of the Galaxy Wearable application. The Galaxy Wearable app must be installed first for the Galaxy Buds Manager to work properly.

※ To access all features on Android 6.0 or later, please grant permissions for the Galaxy Buds Manager in Android Settings:

Settings > Applications > Application manager > Galaxy Buds Manager > Permissions

※ Access Rights Information

The app service requires the following permissions:

[Required Permissions]

- Phone: Used to check device version update information

- Storage Space: Needed to store music in external storage for music transmission function

- Schedule: Used to review schedule contents for voice notification function

- Contact: Required for checking contact details during calls for voice notification function

- SMS: Necessary to verify SMS contents for voice notifications

[Optional Permissions]

- None

If your system has a software version lower than Android 6.0, update the software to adjust App permissions.

After a software update, previously granted permissions can be reset on the Apps menu in device settings.

Software updates on a computer (Mac or PC)

Note: You can also update your earbuds using the Galaxy Buds Manager on your PC. But note that the Galaxy Buds Manager software on PC is not compatible with the Galaxy Buds Pro or Galaxy Buds Live.

1. From your computer, whether it is a Mac or Windows, navigate to the Samsung Support page for the Galaxy Buds or Galaxy Buds+ using your browser.

2. From the Samsung Support page, scroll to the "Manuals & Downloads" section, and then click the Download button next to the Galaxy Buds Manager software version you want to download (MAC or PC).

From the Samsung Support page, scroll to the "Manuals & Downloads" section, and then click the Downloads button next to the Galaxy Buds Manager software version you want to download (MAC or PC).

3. Once the download is complete, run the file, and then use the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

4. Next, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both the computer and earbuds, and then open the appropriate Galaxy Buds Manager software on your computer.

5. Place the earbuds in the case if they are not already, and close the lid. Then, open the case to put the earbuds in pairing mode. You can also enable pairing mode by touching and holding both touchpads while wearing the earbuds.

6. On the computer, select the earbuds you are pairing by double clicking them, and then click Connect in the software. Once the earbuds are paired, click Check for updates. If an update is available, you can install it from here. Simply follow the prompts.