Galaxy Buds4 on Samsung Galaxy: what works and what doesn't
Galaxy Buds4 work fully on a Galaxy phone, including 360 Audio, Interpreter and voice wake-up. Hi-Fi audio and HD Voice depend on your model.
Works 17Partial 4
| Feature | On Galaxy | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | |
| ANC / Ambient switch (touch & hold) | Works | |
| Adaptive Noise Control | Works | |
| Adaptive ANC/EQ | Works | |
| Equalizer | Works | |
| HD Voice calls (Super Wideband) | Partial | Not all Galaxy devices; see Samsung's device chart. |
| 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Fi audio | Partial | S23–S26, Z Fold5–7/Flip5–7 at 24/96; FE and A models at 24/48. |
| 360 Audio | Works | |
| 360 Audio recording | Works | |
| Gemini voice wake-up | Works | |
| Bixby voice wake-up | Works | |
| Interpreter | Works | |
| Read notifications aloud | Works | |
| Auto Switch | Works | Samsung account must be registered in Galaxy Wearable. |
| Auracast | Partial | Phone must support Auracast. |
| SmartThings Find | Works | |
| Firmware updates | Works | |
| Head gestures (calls & Bixby) | Partial | Needs One UI 8.5 or higher. |
| Customize touch & hold | Works | |
| Gaming Mode | Works | |
| Neck stretch reminders | Works |
Same earbuds on other phones: on iPhone · on Pixel · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/audio/galaxy-buds/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Galaxy" = Samsung Galaxy
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/audio/galaxy-buds/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Galaxy" = Samsung Galaxy
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