Connect and use your Galaxy S25 with Buds3 or Buds3 Pro

You can use the Galaxy Wearable app to connect the Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro to your Galaxy S25 phone.

1. Make sure your buds are in the charging case, and open the lid of the case. Navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app.
2. Tap Start and allow the permissions if prompted.
3. Select your buds when they appear under Available devices.
   
   
4. Tap Pair when prompted.
5. Review and agree to the terms, and then tap Continue. Allow the necessary permissions.
6. The next steps include reviewing features about your buds, including adaptive noise control and voice and siren detection. Review the information and continue tapping Next.
   
   
7. Your buds will finish setting up and connecting to your phone.

The Auto switch feature lets you seamlessly switch over to other phones and tablets that are signed into your Samsung account, allowing you to use your Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro to answer a call or listen to music.

1. To enable this, navigate to and open Settings, then tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth.
   
   
2. Tap the Settings icon next to your buds, and then tap the switch next to Auto switch to other devices.

You can translate in-person conversations using your Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro and the Interpreter app.

1. Navigate to and open the Interpreter app, and then place your buds in your ears.
   
   
2. Tap Menu (the three horizontal lines), then tap Listening mode, and then select your desired languages at the top of the screen.
   
   
3. Tap Record at the bottom of the screen.
4. Allow the Interpreter app to listen to the speaker. You’ll hear the translation through your buds and you’ll see the transcribed text on the screen.
5. Tap Record again to stop the recording. You can also pause, resume, and play back the recording using the buds’ touch controls.

The Voice Recorder app will record your speech while you’re wearing your Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

1. Place your buds in your ears, and then navigate to and open the Voice Recorder app. Tap Record.
   
   
   Note: You may need to allow the permissions when prompted.
2. Begin speaking, and the app will start recording. Tap Pause to pause the recording, or tap Stop to end the recording.
3. You can choose a name and category for the recording. When you are finished, tap Save.
4. Next, select the new recording, and then tap Transcribe. You can select your desired language or tap Add languages to download a new language. Tap Transcribe.
   
   
5. You’ll see the recording’s transcript. Tap Play at the bottom of the screen to listen to the recording while reading the transcript.
6. Tap the Summary tab at the top to view a quick summary of your recording.
   
   
7. You can also share your transcript. Select the transcript, then tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap the Share icon. Select Voice file, Text file, or Voice and text files, and then select a sharing option.

Auracast lets you broadcast your own music to nearby devices, so that others can listen to your music while wearing their own Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

1. To set this up, navigate to and open Settings, then tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth.
2. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on, and then tap More options (the three vertical dots). Tap Broadcast sound using Auracast.
   
   
3. Adjust the broadcast name and password if desired, and then tap Start broadcast. Tap OK on the pop-up.
   
   
4. Another person can now join your broadcast using their phone. They will need to open Settings, then tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth. Next, they’ll need to tap the Settings icon next to their connected buds, and then tap Listen to Auracast broadcast.
5. They can select your broadcast under Available broadcasts. If your broadcast is password protected, they will need to enter the password to join.
6. You can stop broadcasting your music by tapping Stop broadcast from your phone’s broadcast screen.

Sound options and settings for your Galaxy Buds3 or Galaxy Buds3 Pro can be adjusted using the Galaxy Wearable app.

Navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app, and then tap Sound quality and effects. The following will be available:

• 360 audio: Hear vivid, immersive sound from all directions. You can enable Head tracking to allow your buds to automatically adjust the sound when you move your head.
• Equalizer: Select your desired equalizer setting, such as Balanced, Clear, Bass boost, or Dynamic. Tap Custom to customize the setting.
• Boost dialogue: Enable this to make it easier to hear voices in videos that contain background sounds.
• Adjust sound to fit: Automatically deliver the best audio based on your ear shape and how you’re wearing your buds. This setting works best when both earbuds are worn.
• Advanced quality options: Use Ultra high quality audio and Super wide band speech if desired.
• Earbud fit test: Follow along with an earbud fit test to ensure you're receiving the best sound.
• Adapt sound: Your buds will find the best sound for your unique needs and use this setting for calls, music, and videos. Tap Start to begin the hearing test.

SmartThings Find app

1. Navigate to and open the SmartThings app, and then tap Continue and allow the permissions when prompted.
2. Tap the Life tab, and then tap Find.
   
   
3. You’ll see a map of your current location. Tap Menu (the three horizontal lines with three dots) on the right side, and then select your buds. You will need to select each earbud individually.
4. Your buds’ name will appear at the bottom of the screen; from here, you can tap Search nearby or Refresh to help you locate the buds.
5. Tap More to enable additional options, such as Notify when left behind, Lost mode, and Share this device’s location.
   
   
6. If you are having trouble locating your buds, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Settings, and then tap Allow devices to be found. Tap the switch next to your buds to allow them to be found in SmartThings Find. You can also tap the switch next to Offline finding.

SmartThings Find website

1. Using a web browser, navigate to the SmartThings Find website, and then sign into your Samsung account using your credentials.
2. You’ll see a list of your devices on the left side of the screen. Scroll through the list and select your buds to view their location on the map.
3. Select Ring to make your buds play a beeping sound.
   

Samsung Find

1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected phone, and then tap Find My Earbuds.
   
   
   Note: You can also access Samsung Find by opening Settings, then tapping your Samsung account name, and then tapping Samsung Find. The app will open on your phone.
2. Tap Continue twice, and then review the permissions. Tap Continue again. You may need to allow additional permissions.
3. Samsung Find will need access to your location. Tap Go to Settings if prompted, and then select Allow all the time. Tap Back.
4. Samsung Find will open, and you'll see a map containing your connected devices. Select your buds from the device list to view their location on the map. If needed, tap the switch to select the left or right earbud.
   
   
5. You can tap Ring to make your buds play a beeping sound, Refresh to refresh the location, and More to access additional options, such as Notify when left behind.

Samsung Find website

1. Using a web browser, navigate to the Samsung Find website, and then sign into your Samsung account using your credentials.
2. You’ll see a list of your devices on the left side of the screen. Scroll through the list and select your buds to view their location on the map. If needed, tap the switch to select the left or right earbud.
3. Select Ring to make your buds play a beeping sound, or select Refresh to refresh the location.