How to pair your Google Pixel Buds to a Steam Deck

• To place your Google Pixel Buds into pair mode. Open the lid of the charging case with your buds docked in their charging sockets
• Next locate the pair button on the charging case
• Press and hold down the pair button until the indicator light starts to flash white

Note: It’s worth noting that because Bluetooth works on the 2.4Ghz WiFi spectrum. Other wireless devices may cause latency, or interference that prevents your buds from pairing or working correctly with your console.

If you experience issues with pairing, try pairing in a different location where the interference is less. However for latency issues, try disconnecting and then reconnecting your Pixel buds, or removing the pairing and then re-pairing your buds to your console. More advice can be found on the Steam support page.

• On your Steam Deck press the Steam button
• From the menu select Settings
• In Settings locate and choose Bluetooth
• Enable Bluetooth
• Under the heading Available to Pair, you will see your Pixel Buds
• Select your buds from the list
• When the buds are paired to your Steam Deck the will be listed under the heading Paired.
• Place your Pixel buds in your ears to use them with your Steam Deck
• Removing your Pixel buds from your ears will return audio to the speakers of your console

Note: In order to save battery life, when not using your Pixel Buds with your Steam Deck. we recommend that you disable Bluetooth on your game console. This will not delete the pairing you have made be

• Steam support article – Steam Deck – Basic use and Troubleshooting guide
• Mydoodads article – How to de-register and factory reset your Google Pixel Buds