Clean your Google Pixel Buds

While preventing damage to the Pixel Buds, use micellar water to carefully deep clean the following:

1. Microphone mesh
2. Rear vent mesh
3. Snout mesh (remove the ear tip)

Recommended materials:

• Micellar water (can be purchased online or in any local stores)
• Extra soft toothbrush
• 2x cups

Tip: Use regular tap water if micellar water isn’t available.

Do not use:

• Detergent
• Sprays
• Alcohol
• Cleaning methods while charging

Important: The Google Pixel Buds A-series case isn't water resistant.

1. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to gently clean the exterior of the charging case. Clean the case's charging contacts with a cloth or swab to remove debris. Clean charging contacts ensure that earbuds reliably charge and update successfully.

2. If necessary, you can apply water with a damp, lint-free cloth to gently remove scuff marks on the exterior of the charging case. To avoid damage, avoid getting moisture into any openings, like the USB-C® port.

• Do not use any liquid, including water, to clean the inside of the charging case.

1. Use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to gently clean the earbuds, including the charging contacts.

2. When you clean the earbuds, remove the eartips and carefully remove any earwax or lint around and inside the eartip and mesh area of the snout. A clean snout and mesh area will ensure that sound quality and volume aren't negatively impacted.

3. If necessary, you can apply water with a damp, lint-free cloth or cotton swab to gently remove built-up material or scuff marks. To prevent damage, avoid getting moisture into any openings.

4. Reattach the eartips and make sure they are firmly attached to the earbuds again. Wipe the earbuds and their charging contact area dry when putting them back into the charging case.

If you experience any discomfort or irritation, such as redness, soreness, tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, remove your device and give your ears a break. If symptoms persist, contact our customer support and consider contacting a dermatologist.

If you have eczema, allergies, asthma or other skin sensitivities, you may be more likely to experience skin irritation from a wearable device. If you have skin sensitivities, be aware that our products may contain the following materials:

• Nickel: Our products may contain a small amount of nickel that falls below the strict restrictions set by the European REACH regulation. Therefore, a reaction to nickel is unlikely unless you are susceptible to nickel-related reactions.

• Acrylates: Our products may contain trace amounts of acrylates and methacrylates from adhesives. To minimize any potential reaction for people sensitive to these adhesives, we ensure our products adhere to rigorous design specifications and extensive test requirements.

Some Google Pixel Buds earbuds and cases are sweat and water resistant¹, helping to protect them from inclement weather and intense workouts.

*Both Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds have a minimum water protection rating of IP54. Their charging cases also have the same minimum water protection rating of IPX4.

Do not submerge your Pixel Buds or its case in any liquid or hold them under running water, as doing so may damage your device.

If water touches the earbud sensors (rain, sweat, and other liquid substances) or the actual pad, Google Pixel Buds may recognize this as a gesture. To avoid this situation, turn off gestures in wet environments.

Learn how to control your Google Pixel Buds.