You can listen to media, such as music, videos, audiobooks and podcasts, using your Pixel USB-C digital earbuds. If you’re using a phone or other device, you can also press a button to get help from your Google Assistant.
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Before you use your earbuds
Your Pixel USB-C earbuds work with many devices, including phones. If you’re using the earbuds with another device:
- Make sure that the device has a USB-C port.
- Make sure that the device uses USB-C digital audio. To find out, check the device’s tech specs or contact the manufacturer.
- Check the device’s sound settings. On some devices, you’ll need to turn on audio through your USB-C port. Some devices also won’t let you take calls using your earbuds.
- If you’re using a phone, make sure that it’s using the latest version of Android. Find out how to update your Android version.
Adjust the fit
You can change the shape of your earbuds to fit your ear better. To adjust, gently pull the cable directly above or below each earbud.
See how to fit your earbuds to your ear
Change volume or play media
Your earbuds have a control bar on the cable. When you’re wearing your earbuds and listening to something, use these controls to:
- Turn volume up: Press top part of control bar.
- Turn volume down: Press bottom part of control bar.
- Play or pause: Press the centre button.
- Skip to next song or fast forward: Press the centre button twice.
- Restart song or go back: Press the centre button three times.
Get help from your Google Assistant
Important: You can make these requests on phones using Android version 9.0 and up. Find out how to check and update your Android version.
Set up your Google Assistant
- Plug your Pixel USB-C earbuds into your phone.
- Start setup:
- If you see a notification that says 'Pixel USB-C earbuds connected', tap Finish setup.
- If you don’t see a notification, press and hold Home
. Then tap Finish headphones setup.
- Follow the steps on the screen.
. Then tap Finish headphones setup.Ask your Google Assistant for help or info
- Press and hold the centre button on the control bar.
- Ask a question or make a request. For example, say 'What’s the weather like' or 'Tell me a joke'.
- Lift your finger.
- You’ll hear a chime, then the answer to your question. You won’t see any new info on your device’s screen.
Hear notifications and translate what you speak
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.Stop hearing your Google Assistant in your earbuds
- On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings".
- Tap Devices
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- Turn off Get help from Google.