Further, he added that the earbuds work fine with mobile phones, but the problem arises when using them on a Windows PC. Thankfully, there are solutions to fix the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live not showing up issue on your Windows 10 or 11 computer.
Here’s What to Do When Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Is Not Showing Up on Windows 10/11
Fix 1: Restart Your PC
If there’s a temporary bug or a background process behind the problem, a quick reboot of your PC might fix it. A reboot refreshes system processes and connected devices. It often fixes minor issues. Before restarting your PC, make sure to close all the running applications. Also, disconnect other connected devices.
To restart your computer, press the Windows button on your keyboard or click the Windows icon in the taskbar, click the power button icon, and select Restart. Wait until the PC reboots completely. Now, try connecting your Galaxy Buds Live.
Fix 2: Pair the Galaxy Buds Live Again
This solution has worked for many people. Hopefully, it will work for you too.
Follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your PC and select Bluetooth & devices.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth.
3. Click on the Plus (+) icon to add a new Bluetooth device.
4. Select Bluetooth.
5. Place the earbuds inside the charging case.
6. Close the lid and wait for 5 seconds.
7. Open the lid and connect the earbuds to your PC.
If the earbuds are paired to another device, try these steps:
- Open the lid and take out both earbuds.
- Hold the touchpad on both earbuds for a few seconds until they enter pairing mode.
- On your PC, turn on Bluetooth and connect to the Galaxy Buds Live.
Fix 3: Update Your PC
Microsoft keeps sending software updates to its Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers, which include fixes to previously known issues, new features, and other improvements. If the issue with connecting your Galaxy Buds Live with the PC is caused by a Windows bug, a fix should be on the way. Hence, you should install the available updates on your Windows PC.
Here’s how you can install new updates on your PC:
- Open the Settings app on your Windows 10/11 PC.
- Select Windows Update.
- Download all available updates and install them.
- Reboot your PC.
After installing updates, check if the Galaxy earbuds are visible on the Bluetooth devices list, and connect them to your PC.
Fix 4: Set the Playback Device
Sound will not come through the earbuds if you have not set your Samsung Galaxy Buds Live as the playback device. To set your Galaxy earbuds as the playback device, go to the Settings app, Select Sound, and select your Galaxy earbuds for the audio output.
Alternatively, you can tap on the volume icon at the bottom-right side, click on the forward icon (>), and select Galaxy Buds Live as the output device. Make sure that the volume is not set to zero or muted.
Fix 5: Update or Re-install Bluetooth Driver
If your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC is running an older version of the installed Bluetooth driver, you might face more problems in the future. It is always recommended to keep all drivers up-to-date.
Here’s how to update the Bluetooth driver on your PC:
1. Click on the Search icon, type Device Manager, and hit the enter button.
2. Expand Bluetooth options.
3. Right-click on the Bluetooth driver.
4. Select Update driver.
5. Tap on Search automatically for drivers.
Windows will automatically look for a new version of the installed Bluetooth drivers. If found, your PC will install the latest Bluetooth driver. After the new driver is installed, check if the problem is fixed. If your answer is yes, enjoy a premium sound experience with your Galaxy earbuds. Otherwise, continue reading for the next actionable step.
If there’s a problem with the Bluetooth driver, uninstalling it might help. Don’t worry, Windows will automatically reinstall the driver.
To uninstall a driver, follow these steps:
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand Bluetooth options.
3. Right-click on the Bluetooth driver.
4. Select Uninstall device.
5. Click Uninstall to confirm the uninstallation.
6. Reboot your PC.
Fix 6: Run Windows Troubleshooter
Windows has an inbuilt troubleshooter which is good enough to fix basic problems. It automatically checks for any issues or conflicts and resolves that.
Here’s how you can use Windows Troubleshooter to fix the Bluetooth-related issues:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and select Troubleshoot.
3. Click Other troubleshooters.
4. Tap on Run next to the Bluetooth option.
Windows will look for issues. If it finds any, it will automatically apply the best fix.
In this blog post, I’ve mentioned the actionable steps you should take when the Bluetooth device does not show up on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. I hope, this guide helped you in fixing the problems. Share your thoughts or suggestions (if any) in the comments below.
