Samsung Galaxy Buds

Bluetooth socket for Samsung Galaxy Buds can be accessed by only one application at a time. Close other Galaxy Buds companion or monitoring apps, such as Galaxy Buds Client, before using BudsLink.
Feature availability varies by model.

Most settings are self-explanatory and similar to those available on OEM app. Settings specific to BudsLink are explained below.

Icon selection

Device icons: Select from the available options for your headset type (single-battery or dual-battery devices).
Case icon: For models that report a case battery, an additional case icon can be selected.

Pause when device is not worn

When enabled, media playback automatically pauses when the earbuds are removed and resumes based on the selected behavior:

Default behavior: Uses the device’s standard in-ear detection for pausing and resuming.
Resume with both earbuds: Playback resumes only when both earbuds are worn.
Resume with any earbud: Playback resumes as soon as at least one earbud is worn.

Compatibility

Help update the compatibility list

If your device is missing from the list or you have additional compatibility information, please help improve the documentation by submitting a pull request to the Documentation branch to update this page, or opening an issue with your device model and details of features you tested.

New Device Configuration

If your device configuration is missing, you can request its addition by opening an issue with screenshots of the OEM app and the output of bluetoothctl info <device-MAC> Alternatively, submit a pull request to the main branch with the new device configuration after successful test.

Currently tested and confirmed working:

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ✅ — Credits: NormalHuman-Anything
Galaxy Buds Pro ✅ — Credits: NormalHuman-Anything
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ✅ — Credits: kacpero1530
Galaxy Buds 3 ✅ — Credits: kacpero1530
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✅ — Credits: kacpero1530
Galaxy Buds Live (Partially tested) ❌ — Credits: adlr
Galaxy Buds FE (Partially tested) ❌ — Credits: kerembayulgen

Galaxy Buds

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds+

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds Live

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Noise Cancellation	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds Pro

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	✅
Noise Cancellation	✅	✅
Ambient sound	✅	✅
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	✅
Double Tap Volume	✅	✅
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds2

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Noise Cancellation	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Touch Lock Settings	✅	❌
Touch Configuration	✅	❌
Double Tap Volume Settings	✅	❌
Find My Buds	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	✅
Noise Cancellation	✅	✅
Ambient sound	✅	✅
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	✅
Touch Lock Settings	✅	✅
Touch Configuration	✅	✅
Double Tap Volume Settings	✅	✅
Find My Buds	✅	✅
Equalizer Preset	✅	✅
Stereo Balance	✅	✅

Galaxy Buds FE

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Noise Cancellation	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Touch Lock Settings	✅	❌
Touch Configuration	✅	❌
Find My Buds	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds3

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	✅
Noise Cancellation	✅	✅
In Ear Detection	✅	✅
Gesture Configuration	✅	✅
Find My Buds	✅	✅
Equalizer Preset	✅	✅
Stereo Balance	✅	✅

Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	✅
Noise Cancellation	✅	✅
Ambient sound	✅	✅
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	✅
Gesture Configuration	✅	✅
Lighting Control	✅	✅
Find My Buds	✅	✅
Equalizer Preset	✅	✅
Stereo Balance	✅	✅

Galaxy Buds3 FE

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Noise Cancellation	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Gesture Configuration	✅	✅
Find My Buds	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds Core

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Noise Cancellation	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Find My Buds	✅	❌
Touch Lock Settings	✅	❌
Touch Configuration	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds4

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	❌
Noise Cancellation	✅	❌
Ambient sound	✅	❌
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	❌
Find My Buds	✅	❌
Gesture Configuration	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌

Galaxy Buds4 Pro

Feature	Supported	Tested
Battery Level	✅	✅
Noise Cancellation	✅	✅
Ambient sound	✅	✅
Ambient Sound During Calls	✅	❌
Noise Controls With One Earbud	✅	❌
In Ear Detection	✅	✅
Gesture Configuration	✅	❌
Find My Buds	✅	❌
Equalizer Preset	✅	❌
Stereo Balance	✅	❌