USER MANUAL SM-R180 English. 08/2020. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Basics Appendix 3 4 5 6 7 14 37 40 41 41 42 Read me first About the Galaxy Buds Live Device layout and functions Attaching a wing tip to the earbud Battery Battery indicator lights identification Using the earbuds 16 22 23 26 26 27 29 29 Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device Wearing the earbuds Using the earbud by touch Using the active noise cancelling feature Using Bixby Listening to music Using the equaliser Using call features Galaxy Wearable App 31 32 33 Introduction Conne
Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using this device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, model specifications, or device’s software. Images may differ in appearance from the actual product. Content is subject to change without prior notice. • Before using other mobile devices, make sure they are compatible with the device. Visit www.samsung.
Basics About the Galaxy Buds Live Galaxy Buds Live are wireless earbuds which allow you to listen to music or answer incoming calls after connecting them to your device even while doing other activities, such as working out. Do not wear the earbuds in high-traffic areas, such as roads or crosswalks. Doing so may result in accidents due to slowed reaction times.
Basics Device layout and functions Package contents Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. • The items supplied with the Galaxy Buds Live, available accessories, and their images may vary depending on the region. • The supplied items are designed only for the Galaxy Buds Live and may not be compatible with other devices. • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from the Samsung website.
Basics If you use the earbuds when they are broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the earbuds only after they have been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre. If foreign materials are placed on the touch-sensitive sensor, they may cause the sensor to malfunction. Before wearing the earbuds, clean the sensor first.
Basics 3 Find the L or R mark on the bottom of wing tip’s back side, and ensure that it is facing the earbud. Hook the wing tip into the fixation hook. • Do not put the earbuds in your ears without wing tips. Doing so may hurt your ears. • Do not pull the wing tip excessively when you attach or detach it. The wing tip may tear. Do not put the wing tips on the earbuds in the wrong direction. The earbuds will not fit in your ears properly. 4 5 Cover the rest of earbud with the wing tip.
Basics The charging case, which has a built-in battery, is charged along with the earbuds that are in the charging case when connected to the charger. Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Basics 1 2 Open the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. L R 3 Close the charging case.
Basics 4 Connect the USB cable to the charger and then plug the USB cable into the charger port. Connecting the USB cable improperly may cause serious damage to the charging case. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. 5 6 Plug the charger into an electric socket. The batteries of the earbuds and the charging case are charged simultaneously. After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the charger.
Basics • If you charge the Galaxy Buds Live while the charger port is wet, the Galaxy Buds Live may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the charger port before charging the Galaxy Buds Live. • If the Galaxy Buds Live are not charging properly, take the Galaxy Buds Live and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. • Avoid bending the USB cable. Doing so may damage or reduce the lifespan of the USB cable. Never use a damaged USB cable. Wireless charging The charging case has a built-in wireless charging coil.
Basics 5 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the wireless charger. Precautions for wireless charging Do not place the charging case on the wireless charger when conductive materials, such as metal objects and magnets, are placed between the charging case and the wireless charger. The Galaxy Buds Live may not charge properly or may overheat, or the charging case may be damaged. Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers.
Basics 5 After fully charging, disconnect the charging case from the device that functions as a wireless charger. • To charge properly, do not move or use either the device that functions as a wireless charger or the charging case while charging. • The power charged to the Galaxy Buds Live may be less than the amount shared to them by the device that functions as a wireless charger.
Basics Battery indicator lights identification The battery indicator lights inform you of your earbuds and the charging case’s charging status. The earbud battery indicator light is located inside of the charging case and shows the charging status of the earbuds. The charging case battery indicator light on the front of the charging case indicates the charging status of the case itself.
Basics Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status Continuously red • Charging Continuously green • Fully charged Flashes red (rapid pace) • Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (flashes after closing the charging case) Red (stays on for five seconds after closing the charging case) Yellow (stays on for five seconds after closing the charging case) Green (stays on for five seconds after closing the charging case) • Battery power
Using the earbuds Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device Connecting the earbuds to a Samsung mobile device for the first time 1 Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. If the earbud battery indicator light does not flash, connect the charging case to the charger and charge them for more than 10 minutes. 2 3 Close the charging case. Open the charging case.
Using the earbuds 4 On your mobile device, tap Connect on the pop-up window. • The connection pop-up window will appear only on Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.1.1 or later that have the SmartThings app installed. If the pop-up window does not appear, update the SmartThings app to the latest version. • The appearance of the pop-up window may vary depending on your connected mobile device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
Using the earbuds • If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device within three minutes, Bluetooth pairing mode will be deactivated. Close the charging case again and open it. The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode. • If you want to connect to another mobile device after a connection has been established, refer to Connecting with other devices after disconnecting from the previous mobile device.
Using the earbuds Connecting to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS (or, the connection pop-up window does not appear) 1 On your mobile device, launch Galaxy Store or Play Store and download the Galaxy Wearable app. • You can download the Galaxy Wearable app only on mobile devices running Android operating system 5.0 (API 21), or later, and with 1.5 GB of RAM or more. • You can change the language of the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected mobile device.
Using the earbuds 5 On your mobile device, activate the Bluetooth feature to connect the earbuds to your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable app, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. Galaxy Buds Live Galaxy Buds Live (XXXX) Tips and precautions when connecting to the mobile device • If the earbuds do not connect to a mobile device within three minutes, Bluetooth pairing mode will be deactivated. Close the charging case again and open it.
Using the earbuds Tips and precautions for using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that uses a 2.4 GHz frequency to connect to various devices over short distances. It can connect and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as mobile devices, without connecting via cables. Notices for using Bluetooth • To avoid problems when connecting your earbuds to another device, place the devices close to each other.
Using the earbuds Wearing the earbuds Adjust the earbuds to fit your ears. • Your device contains magnets, which may affect medical devices, such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators. If you are using any of these medical devices, keep your device a safe distance from them and consult with your physician before you use the device. • Keep a safe distance between your device and objects that are affected by magnets.
Using the earbuds 3 Place the lower and upper halves into the corresponding parts of your ears, and then adjust the earbuds so they fit. The touch-sensitive sensor will automatically detect that you are wearing the earbuds when you put them on. Then, the earbud will emit a sound informing you that the earbud is detected. 2 L Speaker 1 Using the earbud by touch Touch the earbud to play or stop music or answer or reject calls. You can also set the earbuds to perform other actions by touch.
Using the earbuds Single touch • Play or pause track. • Stop using the Text-to-Speech feature. Double touch • Play next track. • Answer or end a call. • Place the current call on hold and answer the second call. • Switch between the current call and the held call. Triple touch • Play previous track. – If you touch the earbud three times three seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning.
Using the earbuds Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. 1 2 3 Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. Tap Touch controls. Tap the Block touches switch to activate it. Setting a preset touch-and-hold feature You can select a preset touch-and-hold feature of each earbud to activate features quickly and conveniently. 1 2 3 4 Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device. Tap Touch controls.
Using the earbuds Using the active noise cancelling feature Activate the active noise cancelling feature to block out the external sounds around you. Use it when you want to avoid distractions, such as when listening to music. To launch the feature with the earbuds, make sure that the preset touch-and-hold feature is set to active noise cancelling and then touch and hold the earbud.
Using the earbuds 2 Say what you want to Bixby. Bixby will launch the function you request or show the information you want on the connected mobile device when it recognises what you say through the Galaxy Buds Live. To repeat what you said before or to say something new, touch and hold the earbud. Waking up Bixby using your voice You can start a conversation with Bixby by saying “Hi, Bixby” while wearing the earbuds. 1 2 Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Advanced.
Using the earbuds Playing the next track Double touch the earbud to play the next track during playback. Playing the previous track Touch the earbud three times to play the previous track during playback. If you touch the earbud three times three seconds after a track begins playing, it will start the track from beginning. Touch the earbud three times within three seconds of when a track begins playing to play the previous track.
Using the earbuds Using the equaliser You can select from six different equaliser presets and enjoy the same music with a different and unique sound. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and select a preset you want on the Equaliser card. Using call features When the earbuds are connected to a mobile device, you can answer and control calls from the connected mobile device.
Using the earbuds Answering a second call When a second call comes in during a call, the earbuds will emit a sound. To stay on the current call and reject an incoming second call, touch and hold the earbud. To place the current call on hold and answer the second call, double touch the earbud. To switch between the current call and the held call, double touch the earbud during a call. Ending a call Double touch the earbud to end the current call.
Galaxy Wearable App Introduction To connect the earbuds to a mobile device, you must install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. Using the Galaxy Wearable app, you can view the Galaxy Buds Live status and customise their settings. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected mobile device. • If it is the first time connecting the earbuds and a mobile device, refer to Connecting the earbuds to a mobile device for more information.
Galaxy Wearable App Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Disconnecting mobile devices from the earbuds Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it. The Bluetooth connection will end. To manually disconnect the earbuds from your mobile device, launch the Galaxy Wearable → Disconnect. Or, on your mobile device, tap Settings app on the mobile device and tap → Connections → Bluetooth and unpair the earbuds and your mobile device.
Galaxy Wearable App Switch the devices connected with earbuds When the earbuds are connected with two or more mobile devices, you can switch the mobile devices easily without disconnecting from the previous mobile device. On the mobile device that you want to switch to, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth, and then select earbuds under Paired devices.
Galaxy Wearable App Read notifications aloud You will receive notifications from the mobile device’s apps via the earbuds. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Read notifications aloud. • Read aloud while using phone: Set the earbuds to receive notifications of the mobile device even when you are using the mobile device. • App notifications to read aloud: Select the apps you want to receive notifications from and change the notification settings for each app.
Galaxy Wearable App Find My Earbuds If you misplace your earbuds, use the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device to find it. 1 2 3 Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device and tap Find My Earbuds. Tap Start. Your earbuds will start beeping. Tap Stop to stop the beeping sound for both earbuds. under each earbud to stop the beeping sound for each earbud separately. Tap Do not use this feature when wearing the earbuds as it may result in hearing damage due to the loud noise.
Galaxy Wearable App About earbuds View the information of the Galaxy Buds Live. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap About earbuds. To change your Galaxy Buds Live’s name, tap Edit. • Legal information: View the legal information for the Galaxy Buds Live. • Software information: View the earbuds’ software information. • Battery information: Check the earbuds and charging case’s battery information.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your Galaxy Buds Live. Your earbuds do not work • The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the battery completely before using the earbuds. • If an earbud’s touch-sensitive sensor does not make contact with your ear, the earbud may not work.
Appendix A Bluetooth connection is not established or your earbuds and the mobile device are disconnected • Ensure there are no obstacles, such as walls or electrical equipment, between the devices. • Ensure that the latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app is installed on the mobile device. If necessary, update the Galaxy Wearable app to the latest version. • Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m).
Appendix You cannot hear others speaking Adjust the volume on the connected mobile device. Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume with the connected mobile device or move to another area. Audio quality is poor • Wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider’s network. Ensure to keep the earbuds away from electromagnetic waves. • Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m).
Appendix Managing the Galaxy Buds Live Basic maintenance • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the earbuds after use. • Keep the earbuds dry. Prevent liquid from contacting or entering the earbuds. • Clean the earbuds regularly to prevent earwax or debris from building up in the speaker and the air duct. Cleaning the speaker and the air duct If the volume is lower than it should be with the current setting, clean the speaker and the air duct.
Appendix Cleaning the earbuds and charging case When the charging case and earbuds are exposed to foreign materials, such as dust, sand, or metal shavings, the Galaxy Buds Live may not charge properly or may be damaged. If the earbuds or the charging case were exposed to foreign materials, wipe them with a soft and dry cloth before inserting them into the charging case. Restarting the earbuds If the earbuds’ touch feature becomes unresponsive or the earbuds do not work properly, restart the earbuds.
Appendix Removing the battery • To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery removal instructions, please visit www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy. • For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal injury, and/or result in the device being unsafe.
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