For available languages and minimum requirements go to g.co/pixelbuds/help.
#Pixel buds a android#
****Google Assistant requires a Google Assistant-enabled Android 6.0 or newer phone, Google Account, and an internet connection. For available languages go to g.co/pixelbuds/help. ***Requires a Google Assistant-enabled device running Android 6.0 or newer and an internet connection. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and may be compromised by normal wear and tear, repair, disassembly, or damage. **Pixel Buds A-Series (earbuds only) have a water protection rating of IPx4 under IEC standard 60529. *Call quality depends on signal strength, environment, network traffic, and many other factors. Their beamforming mics help make your calls crystal clear.* The flush-to-ear design is stylish, and the stabilizer arc keeps them in place so you can wear them even during the sweatiest workout.** Get real-time language translation right in your ear.*** Talk to Google to get important messages and notifications hands-free-just say, “Hey Google.”**** And with up to 5 hours of listening time on one charge, or up to 24 hours using the charging case, you can keep listening anywhere.*****
#Pixel buds a for android#
There are also some cool Google Assistant features available for Android users, like real-time translation.Pixel Buds A-Series bring you rich, high-quality sound for a lot less than you’d expect. Android users will have an even easier time, according to Google, with a quick single-tap process.
#Pixel buds a Bluetooth#
The pairing experience was largely painless and I had no connectivity issues even as I swapped between multiple Bluetooth audio options on the same device. My observations here might be a bit skewed because of how quickly the unit powers up, however just 15 minutes on its USB-C charger gives about three hours of usage time. I wouldn't be surprised if those estimates are on the conservative side, given my heavy use. Google estimates the buds provide five hours of continuous playback, with additional charges of up to 24 hours available from the case. As I said, I'm a compulsive listener-and at one point, I went almost a week of use before needing to top off the battery. Phone calls are seamless, and the buds have specialized beamforming mics to pick up your voice.Īll of these features are nice, but what really made the A-Series my go-to buds was the impressive battery life. Google's Adaptive Sound feature, which automatically adjusts the volume to suit your surroundings, works almost imperceptibly and is a godsend for the times I walk my dog along a busy street. I'm also able to totally focus on the narration of audiobooks without being pulled into the outside world. You won't get the same depth of sound with the A-Series as with a quality pair of on- or over-ear cans, but there's no tinny feedback or sound leakage that sometimes plagues compact buds. The audio quality is impressive, especially given the size. Jostling and jumping don't affect the fit or the sound. I made the A-Series my sole workout headphone throughout testing, and they had no problems with all the moving and shaking that came from weightlifting, running, and even the high-flying kicks and punches of a martial arts punching bag routine. But that comfort isn't at the expense of a secure fit.
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I can't think of many other buds I'd want in my ears for even half that time. At one point, I wore the A-Series buds for stretches of over three hours with no discomfort as I did chores around my apartment. The tiny A-Series buds, which feature a small silicone wing design to keep them stable on the ear, fit comfortably without digging into my lobes (a problem I've had with similarly designed buds).