Pixel Buds are wireless Bluetooth earbuds and some latency is to be expected with any wireless audio device. If you find that your Pixel Buds are lagging, there are a few solutions you can try to reduce latency in Pixel Buds. Sometimes a reset will also fix the issue.
How to fix a dull earbud on your Pixel Buds 2
When Pixel Buds lag, the latency is usually caused by a Bluetooth issue. Sometimes you can fix the issue by changing a key audio setting, reconnecting your Pixel Buds, removing interference from other Bluetooth devices, or updating your Pixel Buds. In many cases, latency is caused by the high definition audio setting. While this setting improves audio quality, it can also cause audio to lag behind visuals when watching videos or playing games with Pixel Buds.
The Pixel Bud's latency can't be completely eliminated, but it can be reduced in some cases.
If you’re having issues with latency on your Pixel Buds, try these solutions:
