
With an Android phone, Google Assistant can also be activated with the “Hey Google” wake word, and can read messages and notifications, send replies, perform real-time translation with Google Translate and all the other things the voice assistant can do on a phone. Used with an Android phone, the earbuds automatically turn up and down the volume by a small amount based on background noise but, otherwise, you have to reach for your phone or ask Assistant. When used with an Android phone, tapping and holding activates Google Assistant, allowing you to issue commands and ask questions that are answered when you remove your finger. Tap once to pause/play, twice and thrice to skip track. The outside surface of the earbuds is touch-sensitive for gesture controls. Testing in congested areas was not possible, however, because of the Covid-19 situation in the UK. The Bluetooth connection to a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 12 Pro was solid at home and on a fairly quiet street. They only connect to one device at a time but each earbud can be used on its own. They support Bluetooth 5 with the universal SBC and AAC audio standards used by most devices. The A-Series support Google’s Fast Pair with Android devices but can be paired with Apple devices and Windows PCs, too.


Holding your finger on the ‘G’ logo on the surface of the earbud invokes Google Assistant for commands and questions when connected to an Android phone.
