Samsung undoubtedly hit the jackpot with itsGalaxy Buds 2. These wireless earbuds sound great and offer a lot of features that – especially at the time of their release – were reserved for much more expensive devices, making them a great choice in a really competitive market of thebest Bluetooth earbuds.
I’ve owned the Galaxy Buds 2 for over two years now, and have been increasingly impressed with their top-tier sound quality. The buds sound balanced without being overwhelmingly tinny or bassy. And while quality is a standout, it’s the extra features that have really made me stick with them, even afterswitching to wired headphoneswhen I just want to listen to music.
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So, here are all the cool extra features of Galaxy Buds 2 that make using them a joy for me, and for any Galaxy Buds owners, will make for a more enjoyable content consumption experience.
Keep in mind that to take advantage of most of the following features, you’ll need a Galaxy Wearable app, which you candownload here, but it is only available on Android devices – no software goodies for iPhone users, I’m afraid.
1Enhance your touch controls
Listening that doesn’t even require touching your phone
The first thing to do with your Galaxy Buds 2 is to make the touch controls work for you. By default, the buds have some advanced touch inputs turned off, so if you’ve never looked around in the settings, you might still be missing out on convenient ways to control your music playback.
to turn off useful inputs, such as a double tap to skip a song or a triple tap to go back to the previous track, you simply have to change some settings in the app:
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2Make sure that your Galaxy Buds 2 fit properly
Even with great features and software, proper fit can make or break good sound
You can get the greatest, best-sounding pair of earbuds on the planet, but if they do not fit you properly, the sound quality won’t be as full. Proper fit is extremely important, as it influences how your music sounds, how spatial it feels, and how well your headphones isolate you from the outside world. That’s why you always get so many different ear tips with your buds – they have different sizes for different kinds of ear canals.
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Fortunately, Galaxy Buds 2 can test if they fit properly, giving you feedback on how snug they are and if they sound properly with their current ear tips. Here’s how to check the fit yourself:
3Change your sound profile
Gain a more custom listening experience
Galaxy Buds 2 are well known for their balanced, natural-sounding sound profile, without too much treble or bass. It makes your music sound very natural, but for some listeners, it might also be a bit flat, especially if you prefer a lot of bass. Fortunately, you may easily change your sound profile in the app and make the Galaxy Buds 2 sound the way you like.
4Adjust the Ambient sound volume
Stay in tune with conversation and your music
One of the best features that Galaxy Buds 2 brought to the table was the Ambient sound mode. It makes it possible for your earbuds to send the sounds of your environment straight to your ears, making you aware of your surroundings and letting you, for example, keep a conversation going without taking them out.
5Turn on in-ear detection
Makes for smoother calls
When calling, using buds or talking on the phone, each has its advantages. Fortunately, with Galaxy Buds 2, you don’t have to fiddle around with Bluetooth settings if you want to change your audio output mid-conversation – you can just turn on in-ear detection. That way, once you remove Galaxy Buds 2 from your ears, your phone will automatically switch the sound output – and the other way around.
You can leave your phone behind, yet still be in the loop
Sometimes you just want to leave your phone somewhere in your house while vacuuming or doing other dishes. However, that’s an easy way to miss out on important notifications. Fortunately, Galaxy Buds 2 have a solution for that – you’re able to set them to read your notifications aloud for you, so you never miss important texts or reminders.
When tapping on your apps, you may also choose whether notifications should be read in their entirety, or just as a summary.
7Find your lost earbuds
Great for absent-minded audiophiles
Wireless earbuds are so much more convenient than their wired counterparts, but they also have some drawbacks. One of the big ones is just how easy it is to lose track of them. One moment you’re walking around just to realize that you’re missing an earbud – who hasn’t been there. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to make your Galaxy Buds 2 play a sound to make tracking them much easier:
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However, you have to keep in mind that tracking Galaxy Buds does not work if both of them are in their case and the case is closed – they do not have a Bluetooth connection then, so if you’ve lost the whole case, you’re out of luck. Of course, you also still need to be connected to your earbuds, so being around 10 meters from your lost bud(s) is a must.
8Update your earbuds' software
Brings subtle, but effective improvements
The last thing to keep in mind when using your Galaxy Buds 2 – keep them updated. You not only get access to new features and improvements, but these updates also provide better security and a more stable experience, making using your Galaxy Buds 2 even better.
The following show you how:
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