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Pixel Buds

Music & Audio Google LLC ⭐ 2.73 100,000,000+

The companion app for your Pixel Buds

Version 1.0.600995478 38.7 MB

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Permissions Explained 18 permissions requested View details

This app requests 18 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Privileged android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Default Audio Effects android.permission.MODIFY_DEFAULT_AUDIO_EFFECTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Manage Usb android.permission.MANAGE_USB This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Companion Run In Background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Companion Use Data In Background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_USE_DATA_IN_BACKGROUND This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Observe Companion Device Presence android.permission.REQUEST_OBSERVE_COMPANION_DEVICE_PRESENCE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Get Package Size android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Modify Audio Settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Pixel Buds

The companion app for your Pixel Buds

What Pixel Buds Is Used For

Pixel Buds appears to be the companion app for Google Pixel Buds earbuds on Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is likely used to pair and manage the earbuds, keep them connected over Bluetooth, and handle related audio settings from the phone rather than from the earbuds themselves.

Because it requests Bluetooth, audio, network, and foreground/background companion permissions, the app may support ongoing device communication, connection status, and access to some system audio controls. In practical use, this kind of app is commonly opened when setting up Pixel Buds, checking connection behavior, or adjusting earbud-related options from a mobile device.

Common uses

  • Set up and connect Pixel Buds to an Android phone
  • Manage Bluetooth-based earbud communication
  • Access companion controls for the earbuds
  • Adjust device-related audio settings from the phone
  • Keep the earbuds connected in the background
  • Receive notifications tied to the companion device
  • Use with Google Pixel Buds and similar companion workflows
Best for:
Pixel Buds owners Android phone users Bluetooth earbud setup Audio accessory control Background device companion

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion
Category:
Music & Audio
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
1.0.600995478
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion

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How to Download Pixel Buds

If this app is not hosted directly on APKApps official link, then for the safest and most up-to-date version, install it from its official Google Play listing.