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Galaxy Buds4 on Pixel: what works and what doesn't

On a Pixel, Galaxy Buds4 keep EQ, adaptive ANC, Auto Switch, SmartThings Find and updates via the Galaxy Wearable app, but lose 360 Audio, Hi-Fi audio, Interpreter and voice wake-up.

Works 2Partial 1Needs app 9No 9
FeatureOn PixelDetailsSource
Listen to music and take callsWorkssource
ANC / Ambient switch (touch & hold)Workssource
Adaptive Noise ControlNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
Adaptive ANC/EQNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
EqualizerNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
HD Voice calls (Super Wideband)NoGalaxy phones only.source
24-bit/96kHz Hi-Fi audioNoGalaxy phones only.source
360 AudioNoGalaxy phones only.source
360 Audio recordingNoGalaxy phones only.source
Gemini voice wake-upNoSamsung lists this for Galaxy devices only.source
Bixby voice wake-upNoGalaxy phones only.source
InterpreterNoGalaxy phones only.source
Read notifications aloudNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
Auto SwitchNeeds appWear app plus a Samsung account registered in it.source
AuracastPartialWear app, and the phone must support Auracast.source
SmartThings FindNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
Firmware updatesNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
Head gestures (calls & Bixby)NoGalaxy phones only.source
Customize touch & holdNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app. Bixby option not supported.source
Gaming ModeNoGalaxy phones only.source
Neck stretch remindersNeeds appNeeds the Galaxy Wearable app.source
Same earbuds on other phones: on iPhone · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/audio/galaxy-buds/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel

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