How to pair Galaxy Buds using Bluetooth in Samsung One UI 8

Last Update date : Jul 18. 2025

When you connect your Galaxy Buds to a device running One UI 8, the earbuds will automatically scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth, and the QuickPair pop-up will appear accordingly. You no longer need to use the Galaxy Wearable app to pair Galaxy Buds. You can set up the connection directly through Bluetooth.

Note:

  • This feature is only applicable to Samsung Galaxy devices that have updated to Samsung One UI 8.0.
  • Images simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UX/UI may differ.

How to connect your Galaxy Buds

You can easily connect your Galaxy Buds with your Samsung Galaxy devices through Bluetooth after completion of the software update to Samsung One UI 8.0. Check below to connect earbuds to your device:

Tap connect when Quickpair pop-up appears Tap connect when Quickpair pop-up appears

Step 1. When you see the QuickPair pop-up on screen, tap Connect.

Tap agree on Terms & Conditions Tap agree on Terms & Conditions

Step 2. Select the required Terms & Conditions (select Optional only if you agree) and tap Agree.

Tap next for noise control Tap next for noise control

Step 3. Tap the Next button to proceed.

Setting succeeded Setting succeeded

Step 4. Make sure your earbuds are connected properly.

Note: If the QuickPair pop-up does not appear on the screen, press and hold the connect button on the bottom of the earbuds case for pairing with the device.

How to adjust earbuds settings

The Settings menu shows which earbuds are connected and allows you to adjust their features.

Step 1. Check under the Account area within the Settings or Bluetooth list to see which earbuds are connected.

Connected Galaxy Buds through Settings Connected Galaxy Buds through Settings

Settings menu

Connected Galaxy Buds through Bluetooth list Connected Galaxy Buds through Bluetooth list

Bluetooth list

Step 2. Tap the earbuds name to directly access the earbuds settings.

Earbuds settings

How to set up Bluetooth

You can restrict or modify the Bluetooth functionality of the earbuds that are connected to your device.

Tap on connections through settings Tap on connections through settings

Step 1. Select Settings, then select Connections.

Tap on bluetooth Tap on bluetooth

Step 2. Select Bluetooth to check the connected Bluetooth list.

Tap on setting gear icon Tap on setting gear icon

Step 3. Tap Settings gear icon next to the earbuds name.

Scroll through the menu and tap Manage connections Scroll through the menu and tap Manage connections

Step 4. Select Manage connections to configure your Bluetooth settings.

Select conditions for Bluetooth Select conditions for Bluetooth

Step 5. Select the necessary options or settings.

Note: Actual UX/UI may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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