To make sure you get it, keep your Pixel Buds Pro 2 charged and connected to your phone, and update to the latest Google app. But what’s actually inside this update, you wonder?
First off, there’s Adaptive Audio and Loud Noise Protection. Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts your earbud volume based on your surroundings – perfect for when you move from a quiet room to a busy street. Loud Noise Protection, on the other hand, automatically tones down sudden loud noises.
But Google didn’t stop there. You also get head gestures for calls and texts. Nodding your head can answer a call or reply to a message, while shaking it lets you decline. And finally, Gemini Live gets an upgrade for noisy environments. Advanced audio processing prioritizes your voice and cuts out background chatter, so your conversations stay clear – even when chaos is happening all around you.
So, in short, this update adds:
Adaptive Audio
Loud Noise Protection
Head gestures for calls and texts
Clear Gemini Live interactions in noisy environments
How to get the update
If your Pixel Buds Pro 2 is connected to a Pixel or Android 6.0+ device, the firmware update downloads automatically. It usually takes about 10 minutes, and yes – you can keep using your earbuds while it does its thing. The actual installation kicks in the next time you place the earbuds in their charging case (with enough battery), which also takes about 10 minutes.
If you’ve turned off automatic updates, you can manually trigger it from the Pixel Buds app:
Pop your earbuds securely into the charging case.
Open the Google Pixel Buds app.
Go to More settings → Firmware update.
Tap Manual update available and follow the on-screen instructions. This will take about 15 minutes.
Taking Pixel Buds Pro 2 to the next level
Pixel Buds Pro 2. | Image credit – PhoneArena
With this update, Google is bringing the Pixel Buds Pro 2 closer to competitors like the AirPods Pro 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Adaptive Audio is now on par with other flagship earbuds, and head gestures finally give them a practical, hands-free edge. But the real kicker is Gemini AI – Google is turning the Pixel Buds Pro 2 into a more capable assistant, not just a device for music or calls, making them smarter than ever.
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Would you actually use head gestures to answer calls or reply to texts?
Absolutely, it’s super convenient.
33.33%
Maybe sometimes.
33.33%
Rarely, seems gimmicky.
22.22%
Never, not interested.
11.11%
Smarter, clearer, finally
When we first tried the Pixel Buds Pro 2, the sound and noise cancellation were excellent, but the “smart” features felt underwhelming. This update changes that. Calls, texts, and Gemini Live interactions are now more intuitive and reliable, especially in noisy environments, making the earbuds a genuinely smarter companion for day-to-day use.
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