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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Buds 2a Get New Gemini Voice Controls With Latest App Update

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Buds 2a Get New Gemini Voice Controls With Latest App Update

The feature utilises the Gemini overlay, with verbal confirmations

Written by Sheldon Pinto, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 29 September 2026 11:30 IST

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Buds 2a Get New Gemini Voice Controls With Latest App Update

Google’s Buds Pro 2 TWS earphones were announced in 2024

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Highlights

Users will have to upgrade their buds’ firmware to access other features
Gemini can now control EQ presets, switch ANC modes and more
These updates are only available for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Buds 2a

At its recent Made by Google event, the brand announced four new Pixel smartphones, the Pixel Tag and a new Pixel Watch. The brand did not mention an update to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, announced in 2024. However, Google promised a few updates for its Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones in the coming month. It's nearly the end of September, and Google has reportedly delivered these promised features via an update to its Pixel Buds app.

Google Pixel Buds App Update Brings New Features

According to a report by 9to5Google, Google is rolling out a big update via its Pixel Buds companion app. Google promised these updates at its Pixel 11 series launch in August. The source claims an update with version number 1.0.981607934 is currently rolling out, bringing a new setting to the companion app. Upon updating the Pixel Buds app, the new setting appears as a card with a toggle switch to enable it.

Once updated, your Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a TWS earphones can respond to voice commands that control certain settings. The source claims users can now speak to Gemini directly to control settings like EQ presets, switch ANC modes, enable conversation detection, and adjust touch controls.

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On your device, these new voice commands appear in the new Gemini overlay. Once you speak, the standard Gemini overlay appears, followed by a “Connecting to Pixel Buds” message, then comes a visual and verbal confirmation that the feature or control has changed.

The update is currently rolling out via the Google Play Store, so you can check there to see whether an update is available for your device. 9to5Google claims that the other three features promised at the Made by Google event have also arrived but will need a firmware update to function. This includes Dynamic ANC, which, according to Google, will adjust and compensate for subtle shifts in the ear seal to ensure effective active noise cancellation (ANC).

Google Pixel Buds 2a Review: An Aesthetic Audio Experience

Also new is Pixel Watch Sleep sync, which will check with your Pixel Watch to know when you fall asleep and automatically pause music, disable calls and more. The Upgraded Live Translate feature has also arrived, letting users not only listen to live translated voice but also speak to someone in their language.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Clear and Balanced sound
Good ANC
Excellent Transparency mode
Qi standard wireless charging

Bad
Average voice/call quality
No high-end audio codec support

Read detailed Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones review

Headphone Type In-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Type Earphones

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Google Pixel Buds 2a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Design
Fast pairing
Comfortable fit
Balanced sound profile

Bad
Battery life
No advanced Bluetooth codec support
Ecosystem-locked feature (Spatial audio)
No talk-through mode

Read detailed Google Pixel Buds 2a True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones review

Headphone Type In-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Type Earphones

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Sheldon Pinto is based in Mumbai, and has several years of experience in reviewing smartphones and gadgets. As a Senior Reviewer at Gadgets 360, you will always find him deeply immersed in his reviews, switching from one phone to another. When the battery dies out, Sheldon is always browsing the web for a good sci-fi movie or reading up on cars and bikes. He also loves creating lists of interesting places to eat and travel. Sheldon is available on Twitter at @shellshocd, and you can mail him at ...More