Galaxy Buds
Tools
This app allows you to use features when connected to a Galaxy Buds device
- Rating
- 1.6
- 2.3K ratings
- Downloads
- 1B+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 7
- 2026 · v9.0.10.1720
Screenshots
About Galaxy Buds
The Galaxy Buds application allows you to use features such as device settings and status view when connected to a Galaxy Buds devices.
This application does not work alone because this is a component of the Galaxy Wearable application.
The Galaxy Wearable application has to be installed first for the Galaxy Buds application to operate normally.
※ Please allow the permissions of the Galaxy Buds in Android Settings to use all the features in Android 10.0 or later.
Settings > Applications > Galaxy Buds > Permissions
※ Access rights information
The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[Required Permissions]
- Nearby devices : Purpose for confirming to search Buds Devices
[Optional Permissions]
- Calendar : Purpose for checking Calendar information for using voice notification function
- Call logs : Purpose for confirming Call logs information for voice notification function
- Contacts : Purpose for confirming Contacts information for voice notification function
- Notifications : Purpose for confirming voice notification function
- Phone : Purpose for confirming Contacts information for voice notification function
Previously allowed permissions can be reset on Apps menu in device settings after software update.
This application does not work alone because this is a component of the Galaxy Wearable application.
The Galaxy Wearable application has to be installed first for the Galaxy Buds application to operate normally.
※ Please allow the permissions of the Galaxy Buds in Android Settings to use all the features in Android 10.0 or later.
Settings > Applications > Galaxy Buds > Permissions
※ Access rights information
The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[Required Permissions]
- Nearby devices : Purpose for confirming to search Buds Devices
[Optional Permissions]
- Calendar : Purpose for checking Calendar information for using voice notification function
- Call logs : Purpose for confirming Call logs information for voice notification function
- Contacts : Purpose for confirming Contacts information for voice notification function
- Notifications : Purpose for confirming voice notification function
- Phone : Purpose for confirming Contacts information for voice notification function
Previously allowed permissions can be reset on Apps menu in device settings after software update.
What’s new
Version 9.0.10.1720 · Updated October 7, 2026
Initial Official Release
Alternatives to Galaxy Buds
Looking for apps like Galaxy Buds? Here are 6 similar Android apps on Google Play. The highest rated is SmartThings (4.6/5), and all 6 are free to download.
-
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile 3.8
-
Good Lock 3.7
-
SmartThings 4.6
-
Samsung Music 3.8
-
Galaxy Wearable 3.8
-
Samsung Wallet/Pay (Watch) 3.4
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Buds | 1.6 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000,000+ | Oct 7, 2026 | |
| Samsung Smart Switch Mobile | 3.8 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000,000+ | Sep 3, 2026 | Compare |
| Good Lock | 3.7 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | – | Compare |
| SmartThings | 4.6 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000,000+ | Oct 12, 2026 | Compare |
| Samsung Music | 3.8 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000,000+ | Jun 22, 2026 | Compare |
| Galaxy Wearable | 3.8 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000,000+ | Oct 6, 2026 | Compare |
| Samsung Wallet/Pay (Watch) | 3.4 / 5 | Free | 50,000,000+ | Jul 24, 2026 | Compare |
Compare Galaxy Buds with the top alternatives: ratings, updates, ASO score and keyword gaps →