How to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Samsung Galaxy Buds on Windows

Bluetooth earphones, especially true wireless earbuds, are usually designed with smartphones in mind. However, using them with your Windows computer is often an afterthought for most manufacturers. This is particularly true for Samsung's Galaxy Buds range of products. The official Galaxy Buds app for PC falls short when compared to its Android counterpart.

But fret not! Thanks to a developer named Tim Schneeberger, you can now gain full control of your Galaxy Buds on your Windows PC.

Why Isn't the Official App Good Enough?

The official Galaxy Buds app for PC is a prime example of manufacturers neglecting PC users. It only offers half of the features available in the Android version. Users have reported bugs like connection issues and frequent error messages. Moreover, the official app only supports the latest Galaxy Buds models, leaving older models like the Galaxy Buds+ out in the cold.

Introducing Galaxy Buds Manager Unofficial

What if there was a way to gain full control of your Galaxy Buds on your PC? Enter Galaxy Buds Manager Unofficial. This application offers complete control over all Galaxy Buds devices ever released by Samsung. It includes all the features native to the Android application. Best of all, Galaxy Buds Manager is free and open-source, ensuring security and trustworthiness.

Installing Galaxy Buds Manager Unofficial

1. Boot up your Windows PC and open your preferred browser.
2. Visit the official Github page of Galaxy Buds Manager by ThePBONE/Tim Schneeberger.
3. Scroll down to the Releases section and click on the latest version available.
4. On the page that loads, scroll down to the Assets section and download the Windows 64bit version.
5. Wait for the download to complete and run the installer.
6. Follow the installation process, agree to the license agreement, choose the installation location, and complete the installation.
7. After the installation is complete, uncheck the option to run Galaxy Buds Manager and click Finish.

Connecting Your Galaxy Buds to Windows

Now, let's see how to connect your Galaxy Buds to your Windows computer.

1. Click on the quick settings icon on the right side of the Taskbar.
2. Right-click on the Bluetooth button and go to Settings.
3. Turn on Bluetooth and click on Add device.
4. Put your Samsung Galaxy Buds in pairing mode by opening the case.
5. On the Add a device menu, click on Bluetooth.
6. Wait for your device to be detected and click on your device name to complete the pairing process.
7. After the pairing process is complete, you'll see that your Galaxy Buds are connected to your PC.

Using Galaxy Buds Manager Unofficial

1. Open the Galaxy Buds Manager application from your desktop or Start menu.
2. The application's interface resembles the Android version, displaying the battery levels of the buds and case, as well as additional stats like temperature and voltage.
3. The application provides menus and controls for your earbuds, including the Ambient sound menu for controlling the amount of ambient noise, the Find my earbuds feature to locate your buds, and the Equalizer menu for choosing from preset EQs.

Control PC Keyboard Shortcuts With Your Galaxy Buds

Another cool feature available in Galaxy Buds Manager is the ability to control the touchpads on your earbuds.

1. In the touchpad menu, select the earbud you want to customize.
2. Among the usual options, you'll find Custom action.
3. In the custom action menu, you can assign keyboard hotkey combinations to the long touch gesture of your Galaxy Buds.

Start Windows Programs With Your Galaxy Buds

You can also use the touchpads on your earbuds to launch Windows programs.

1. In the touchpad menu, select the earbud you want to customize.
2. Among the usual options, you'll find Custom action.
3. In the custom action menu, you can assign the long touch gesture to launch any executable file on your Windows PC.

Use Keyboard Hotkeys to Control Your Galaxy Buds

You can even use keyboard shortcuts to control your Galaxy Buds.

1. In the Advanced settings menu, you'll find features like Resume/start playback if buds are worn.
2. There's also an additional feature that lets you use keyboard shortcuts to control your Galaxy Buds.

Managing Galaxy Buds on Windows

The Galaxy Buds series by Samsung offers excellent wireless audio. However, the lack of good software has prevented them from becoming the ultimate everyday device for many users as some users have also reported their Samsung earbuds not charging. With Galaxy Buds Manager, you can unlock all the functionality that the official Galaxy Buds app for PC lacks. Now, you can fully enjoy your Galaxy Buds on your Windows computer.

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