Google‘s Pixel Buds net app now helps Windows and macOS, permitting customers to manage their earbuds by means of their PCs. This replace comes practically a yr after the net app’s preliminary launch in October 2023, which was unique to Chromebooks on the time.
The net app, accessible at mypixelbuds.google.com, is suitable with macOS 14 Sonoma or newer and Home windows 11 or newer.It allows customers to handle varied settings on their Pixel Buds, together with lively noise cancellation, transparency mode, dialog detection, and contact controls. Customers may fine-tune the equaliser and replace firmware with out requiring an Android system.
To make use of the net app, customers must pair their Pixel Buds with their pc and go to the web site. The app will be saved as a Progressive Internet App (PWA) for simpler entry. As soon as related, customers can view battery standing for each the case and particular person earbuds.
For Pixel Buds Professional customers, the app provides extra controls reminiscent of Energetic Noise Management, Dialog Detection, Multipoint connectivity, and contact management settings. The “Extra Settings” part supplies entry to options like Mono Audio, Quantity EQ, Quantity Steadiness, and In-Ear Detection.
This growth past Chromebooks considerably broadens the accessibility of Pixel Buds controls for customers throughout totally different working methods. Nevertheless, Linux customers are nonetheless disregarded, regardless of Chrome OS being Linux-based. A workaround exists for Linux customers by altering person agent settings, however official assist stays absent.