Pixel Buds 2a on Pixel: what works and what doesn't
Pixel Buds 2a work fully on a Pixel: built-in settings, automatic updates, Gemini and multipoint. Spatial Audio needs a Pixel 6 or newer (not A-series).
Works 5Partial 1
| Feature | On Pixel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | |
| Settings app (noise control, touch controls) | Works | Built into Settings on Android 10+. |
| Firmware updates | Works | Automatic in the background. |
| Gemini / Google Assistant | Works | Android 10+, Gemini app set as default. |
| Spatial Audio | Partial | Stereo Spatial Audio only, no head tracking. |
| Multipoint (two devices at once) | Works | Enable in More settings. |
Same earbuds on other phones: on iPhone · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_2a · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel
Official page: https://store.google.com/product/pixel_buds_2a · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel
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