Pixel Buds 2a on iPhone: what works and what doesn't
On iPhone, Pixel Buds 2a are basic Bluetooth earbuds: music and calls only. There's no Pixel Buds app for iOS, so no settings, updates or Gemini.
Works 1No 4Unverified 1
| Feature | On iPhone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | Any Bluetooth 4.0+ device. |
| Settings app (noise control, touch controls) | No | There is no Pixel Buds app on iOS. |
| Firmware updates | No | Needs an Android 6.0+ phone with the Pixel Buds app. |
| Gemini / Google Assistant | No | Assistant on Pixel Buds is Android-only. |
| Spatial Audio | No | Needs the Pixel Buds settings. |
| Multipoint (two devices at once) | Unverified | Not verified for iPhone. |
Same earbuds on other phones: on Pixel · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_2a · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
Official page: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_2a · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
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