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USER MANUAL
SM-R180
English. 08/2020. Rev.1.1
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SM-R180 English. 08/2020. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Introduction Connecting and disconnecting the earbuds Viewing Galaxy Buds Live status and customising settings...

  • Page 3: Basics

    • This product includes certain free/open source software. To see the instructions for viewing the open source licence, go to the Samsung website (opensource.samsung.com). Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others...

  • Page 4: About The Galaxy Buds Live

    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...

  • Page 5: Device Layout And Functions

    • 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.

  • Page 6: Attaching A Wing Tip To The Earbud

    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.

  • Page 7: Battery

    Basics 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.
  • Page 8 • It will likely not have a huge impact on the life of your Galaxy Buds Live even if you do not remove your earbuds from the charging case after the earbuds are fully charged.
  • Page 9 Basics Open the charging case. Check the direction of each earbud and correctly insert them into their corresponding slots in the charging case. Close the charging case.
  • Page 10 • Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current. • While charging, the Galaxy Buds Live and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the Galaxy Buds Live’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 The Galaxy Buds Live may not charge properly or may overheat, or the charging case may be damaged. Use Samsung-approved wireless chargers. If you use other wireless chargers, the battery may not charge properly.
  • Page 13 • 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.

  • Page 14: Battery Indicator Lights Identification

    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.
  • Page 15 Basics Charging case battery indicator light Charging case battery indicator light Colour Status • Charging Continuously red • Fully charged Continuously green • Charging blocked due to abnormal temperatures Flashes red (rapid pace) Flashes red (flashes after • Battery power is low (lower than 10 %) closing the charging case) Red (stays on for five seconds •...

  • Page 16: Using The Earbuds

    The earbuds will enter Bluetooth pairing mode automatically and a pop-up window will appear on your mobile device. If the pop-up window does not appear or if you want to connect to a non-Samsung mobile device that also uses the Android OS, refer to...
  • Page 17 Using the earbuds 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.
  • Page 18 Samsung account, the earbuds pairing information will be synced on the other mobile devices that use the same Samsung account and you do not need to pair them at the beginning again. To connect the other devices that use the same Samsung account with the earbuds, on the mobile devices that you want to connect, tap Settings →...
  • Page 19 • When connecting to an iOS mobile device, launch the App Store app and install the Samsung Galaxy Buds app to connect your earbuds to your device. You can only download the Samsung Galaxy Buds app on mobile devices supporting iPhone 7 or later and the iOS10 version or higher.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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 •...

  • Page 22: Wearing The Earbuds

    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.

  • Page 23: Using The Earbud By Touch

    Using the earbuds 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.
  • Page 24 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. •...
  • Page 25 Using the earbuds Locking the earbuds’ touch feature You can prevent unintended actions by locking the earbuds’ touch feature. 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.

  • Page 26: Using The Active Noise Cancelling Feature

    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.

  • Page 27: Listening To Music

    • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The Galaxy Buds Live may not recognise what you say or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. Listening to music Listen to music saved in your mobile device by connecting the earbuds to the mobile device.
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Using The Equaliser

    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.
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: 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.

  • Page 32: Connecting And Disconnecting The Earbuds

    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 →...

  • Page 33: Viewing Galaxy Buds Live Status And Customising Settings

    Paired devices. Viewing Galaxy Buds Live status and customising settings View the status of the Galaxy Buds Live that are connected to your mobile device and change its settings. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile device.
  • Page 34 • Seamless earbud connection: You can quickly change the mobile device to connect your earbuds with. Activate the feature to quickly switch the connection from the current mobile device to a nearby mobile device logged in via the same Samsung account or a device that has previously connected with your earbuds.
  • Page 35 View how to use the Galaxy Buds Live. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap Tips and user manual to view the quick tips for using the Galaxy Buds Live. Tap User manual to view the full user manual.
  • Page 36 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.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    • Ensure that your earbuds and the other Bluetooth device are within the Bluetooth connection range (10 m). The distance may vary depending on the environment the devices are used in. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 38 The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the Galaxy Buds Live or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. • The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
  • Page 39 Your Galaxy Buds Live are hot to the touch When you use the Galaxy Buds Live for an extended period of time, it may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your Galaxy Buds Live’s lifespan or performance.

  • Page 40: Managing The Galaxy Buds Live

    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.

  • Page 41: Restarting The Earbuds

    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.

  • Page 42: Removing The Battery

    • Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and...
  • Page 43 No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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