Powerbeats Pro 2 on Pixel: what works and what doesn't
Powerbeats Pro 2 work well on a Pixel with the Beats app, including heart rate and updates, but there's no Siri or auto-switching, and Locate My Beats only shows the last known location.
Works 1Partial 1Needs app 4No 2Unverified 1
| Feature | On Pixel | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | |
| One-touch pairing | Needs app | With the Beats app for Android. |
| Customize controls / noise control modes | Needs app | Beats app for Android. |
| Heart rate monitoring | Needs app | Enable in Beats app, then pick 'Powerbeats HR' in a compatible fitness app. |
| Firmware updates | Needs app | Via the Beats app. |
| Find My / Locate My Beats | Partial | Locate My Beats shows last connect/disconnect location; needs 'Allow all the time' location. |
| Hands-free Siri | No | Listed for Apple devices only. |
| Automatic switching & Audio Sharing | No | Listed for Apple devices only. |
| Spatial Audio with head tracking | Unverified | Beats describes head tracking with iPhone/iPad only; Android not confirmed. |
Note: Other current Beats models to be added in the next data pass.
Same earbuds on other phones: on iPhone · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2 · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel
Official page: https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2 · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Pixel" = Google Pixel
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