Pairing Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 with the Google Pixel 6 Pro
Verdict in brief
Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 pair quickly with the Pixel 6 Pro and offer all the features there as on a Samsung smartphone. This also works on other Android smartphones. Jen recommends the combination.
Pros
- Pairing done in a few steps
- All features as on a Samsung smartphone, no restrictions
- Also works on other Android smartphones
Pairing Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 with the Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro is quickly done. The procedure also applies to all other Android smartphones.
How to pair the devices
- Download the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store.
- Also install the matching plugin for each device: the plugin for the Galaxy Buds 2 and the plugin for the Galaxy Watch 4.
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Add device.
- If the device is nearby, it will be shown. Follow the instructions on the screen.
- Repeat that for each device.
After that you have all available features for the Galaxy Buds 2 and the Galaxy Watch, just as you have them on a Samsung smartphone.
Additionally: the Samsung Health app
You can also download the Samsung Health app. It provides more information on sleep, fitness and nutrition.
Verdict
I am very happy with how well Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 pair and work with the Pixel 6. Compared to a Samsung smartphone, there are no restrictions at all in the features. The Samsung devices are very good and high quality, so I can only recommend this combination. I bought all the devices myself.
Questions and answers
- Can you use the Galaxy Watch 4 with the Google Pixel 6 Pro?
- Yes. You pair it through the Galaxy Wearable app and the plugin for the Watch 4. Jen did not notice any restrictions in features on the Pixel.
- Which apps do you need to pair the Galaxy Buds 2 with a Pixel?
- You download the Galaxy Wearable app and the plugin for the Galaxy Buds 2 from the Play Store. In the app, you tap Add device.
- Does pairing also work on other Android smartphones?
- Yes, Jen says pairing the Samsung wearables works the same way on other Android smartphones.