r/pixelbuds

Hey guys,

I wanted a faster way to manage my Pixel Buds on my Mac without keeping a Chrome tab open for Google's Web Companion.

So, I built Pixel Buds Manager. It's a lightweight, open-source macOS Menu Bar app that securely wraps the official Google web app into a native experience.

• Quick Access: Manage ANC, multipoint, and battery right from your menu bar.

• Seamless Bluetooth: Custom connection flow built specifically for macOS.

• Native Feel: Retina-ready icons and "Start at Login" support.

It's completely free and open-source.

Download the .dmg here: https://github.com/yj7/PixelBudsManager/releases/tag/v1.0.0

Source https://github.com/yj7/PixelBudsManager/

(Disclaimer: This is a community project and not affiliated with Google!)

Edit: formatting

Hello,

I have had problems with the right earbud discharging while on the case and then not charging out stop chargingfor a while now...

I cleaned contacts, updated firmware, hard resetted... Nothing works.

Now I looked on the case itself and seems to be that the right lower contact is pushed in...

I tried putting isopropyl alcohol and pushing it in and releasing it to see if it would pop out, but it doesn't.

I'm about to open the case to check it better.

But can anyone confirm that it should be the same height as the other 3 contacts? I guess so, specially since I'm having issues on that very earbud...

Thanks

I don't need this for myself, so I thought maybe some of you might find it useful :) If you manage to use it successfully and complete your order, please comment to let others know!

Was just walking around the store, saw these. Originally thought it was just misplaced, surely they can't be 50 dollars right? Even if it's almost 4 years old?

It was.... It was 50 dollars for a brand new pair of Pixel buds pro. I had to get them since I wasn't entirely happy with galaxy Buds FE. They have been great! Sounds nice and the ANC is good enough. I love the finish of the case and it's been good!

PIXEL BUDS A (1st gen)

I accidentally disconnected my Pixel Buds and have tried to reconnect them. However, I can only get this screen. I'm on Android 16 and I know it has to be an issue with the Pixel 9 and it works perfectly on Samsung A16. Any ideas how to fix it? It is driving me crazy!

Wanted to share how I managed to get LE Audio to work on my Pixel 8(on Android 16 QPR2) with the Pixel Buds 2a. Initially I setup my Pixel Buds 2a using Fast Pair without enabling "Bypass Bluetooth LE Audio allowlist" in Developer options, so I couldn't find any LE Audio options in the Pixel Buds app(opened by Bluetooth settings). I had to enable the "Bypass Bluetooth LE Audio allowlist" setting and then forget my Pixel Buds 2a(in Bluetooth settings), connect my 2a again via Fast Pair, then there're new "Audio sharing" and "Find an audio stream" settings(see 2nd pic) in the Pixel Buds app. There's also a new "LE Audio" toggle under "More settings"(see 3rd pic) in the Pixel Buds app.

Not sure if this makes a difference in audio quality since I haven't tested anything yet. Credits to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 owners for sharing what Bluetooth settings to enable so I could get here.

This is bizarre, so apologies beforehand. My buds with case are somewhere in house, but can't find them. I am fairly certain that they are in here as phone is able to detect them and show battery level (see picture). First I thought I've lost them outside, but when I move from home, battery status disappears.

Is there a way to "ping" my case? Connect via Bluetooth does not work. Thanks

Hi everyone!

I have the Pixel Buds Pro 2, and for while now, the controls for the noise canceling that is supposed to show in the volume panel, does not show.(Like the picture).

Anyone with the same issue?

Device: Pixel 8

Version: Android 17 QPR1

Pixel Buds Model: Pixel Buds 2a

The Pixel Buds app is up to date, and so are my earbuds.

It looks like the Android 14 Pixel Buds menu UI mixed with the Android 16 one. Why is this happening?

1st image: mine

2nd image: how it's supposed to look