Google's Pixel Buds have a great web app for changing settings

In today's world, if you own a pair of high-end earbuds, you probably need to either connect them to your phone and your computer at the same time, or switch quickly depending on your needs. This dual device access allows you to easily switch from work life to phone life or get up and move around the office/home without having to manually switch from one to the other.

But what about adjusting the settings? For a device like the Pixel Buds or Pixel Buds Pro 2 (our review), you have a companion app on your phone that lets you change equalizer settings, change ANC modes, enable multipoint access, and so on. But can you do this from your computer? Because that would be super practical, right?

You can. Google has created a web app for access on Windows and Mac computers. Additionally, ChromeOS devices have a web companion app that can be installed.

Pixel Buds Settings on Windows/Mac: All you need to do is visit mypixelbuds.google.com to get started. If your Pixel Buds are paired with your computer, the web app should detect it and look like the one shown on the screen below.

As you can see, the web app looks very similar to the actual Pixel Buds app on your phone or tablet. At the top you'll see the battery status for the headphones and case, the ANC section with its three selections, a large equalizer section with presets and your “recently saved” settings, and a number of other switches. You can also tap the settings icon in the top right for more options, check your firmware, turn off things like in-ear detection, etc. It's a full-featured web app.

And that's it. Now you know.

//Google