The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series is here with a fresh design and a new-looking charging case, but the hardware is just the beginning of the changes. Make no mistake, the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro It’s a big visual departure from the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Still, there are just as many exciting software improvements, and I’m testing the Galaxy Buds 4 to find them all.
From unlocking high-quality Bluetooth audio to tracking the location of your earbuds, these are the features you should use to get the most out of the Galaxy Buds 4. At $180 for the Galaxy Buds 4 and $250 for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, these are attractive options for you. any Samsung Galaxy phone owner. When you use Samsung headphones with a Samsung phone, like some on this list, you get access to exclusive features.
Game mode
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series with Bluetooth 6.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support. Still, the default wireless mode used by the Galaxy Buds 4 and many wireless headphones may not be desirable for gaming. Latency is critical when playing your favorite games—you need to hear sounds for the ultimate in competition and immersion. Fortunately, there is a hidden game mode for the Galaxy Buds 4.
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You can find it by opening it Settings program On the Galaxy phone paired with your headset, tap and Galaxy Buds 4 badge. Then find out Advanced features tap on the icon in the list and tap Laboratories. Here, you can find it Game mode A switch that reduces audio delays for “lively, synchronized game sound”.
Note that this mode may cause reliability issues or dropped connections, especially in areas with strong Bluetooth interference. For the best experience, you should only enable game mode when you are actively listening to in-game audio with the Galaxy Buds 4.
Ultra high quality audio
Samsung offers several sound quality features for the Galaxy Buds 4, including 360 Voices with spatial audio and head tracking. However, the interesting new feature here is ultra high quality (UHQ) audio support. Using the Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC), the Galaxy Buds 4 can reach a sample rate of 96 kHz in supported applications. This mode provides true high-quality audio over a wireless connection and It aims to compete with codecs like Sony’s LDAC or Qualcomm’s aptX suite.
To get the highest 24-bit/96kHz audio quality offered by the Galaxy Buds 4, you need a Samsung phone. The feature is also optional, which is not surprising. You may not always need or want the extra upscaling, and using the SSC-UHQ wireless audio codec consumes more battery life.
Again, it’s a neat feature that you can enable by turning it on Settings program On the Galaxy phone paired with your headset, tap and Galaxy Buds 4 badge. Then, tap Sound quality and effects and press Advanced quality options. This is where you can flip the switch next to it ultra high quality (UHQ) audio for better sound. Note that you can use high-quality audio or low-latency game mode — they cannot be used at the same time.
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Wireless headphones it’s incredibly convenient, but it’s also easier to lose. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series integrates with the Samsung Find app to make tracking and locating the earbuds seamless. Open the feature to set it up for the first time Settings program on your phone and tap on Galaxy Buds 4 badge. Then choose Find my headphones and follow the prompts to add them to the Tap app. You must grant location permissions to the app to use the feature.
The last known location of your headphones will then appear in the Find app, where you can call them or try to update their location. The app also shows the battery life of the headphones, so you know how long you can use them before they die. Finally, there is the lost mode and Let me know when you’re behind A link to help you track your headphones before you lose them. If you tend to lose headphones, this is a no-brainer feature to enable.
Auracast
Because Galaxy Buds 4 offers Bluetooth Low Energy support and connects with it Android 16-based phones, you can use them with Auracast. For those who don’t know, Auracast is a new wireless technology allows multiple low-power devices to connect to host devices to receive audio streams. You can connect 10 pairs of headphones to a tablet to watch a movie, or use Auracast to let hundreds of people hear announcements at a public museum.
The possibilities seem endless, though the concept is still in its infancy. If you want to try it out early, you can with the Galaxy Buds 4. In the settings menu of the headset, you Listen to the audio stream button below the list that allows you to join nearby Auracast streams. Similarly, you can create your own stream to share your phone’s audio with other Auracast-compatible headsets.
Head gestures
Finally, the Galaxy Buds 4 are the first Samsung headphones to support head gestures. We have seen this feature Google Pixel Buds and AirPods in the past, but new for this generation of Galaxy Buds. When enabled, you can use the nod or shake feature to accept or reject incoming calls. Gestures also work with voice assistants like Bixby, as you can answer yes or no questions and end conversations with head gestures.
To use head gestures, open and locate the Galaxy Buds 4 settings page Head gestures transition. Flip or tap it to start using them Head gestures tab to customize actions for each gesture. There’s also a tutorial to help you master head gestures before you start using them with calls and voice assistants.
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While there are more or less expensive Galaxy Buds than the Galaxy Buds 4, this new model balances the feature set and price point. It’s solid for everyday wear, but audiophiles and athletes may want more.
