Why the noise canceling level changes on your Samsung Galaxy Buds

Last Update date : 03.08.2026

If the Active noise cancelling level on your Galaxy Buds feels inconsistent or weak, this may be due to Adaptive Active noise cancelling. This feature automatically adjusts noise cancelling based on how you wear the earbuds and your surroundings. Changes in Active noise cancelling performance are normal. If needed, try changing the ear tip size for a better fit or adjust the settings below.

A woman in a crowded cafe touching a white Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbud in her ear.

Note: Active noise cancelling is supported only on the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds3 series.

How to adjust sound based on how your Galaxy Buds fit

If the Active noise cancelling level feels uncomfortable or weak on your Galaxy Buds, you can adjust the sound based on how they fit. Try turning this setting on or off using the steps below.

When Active noise cancelling level feels uncomfortable

Settings menu with Galaxy Buds highlighted. Settings menu with Galaxy Buds highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap your Galaxy Buds.

Galaxy Buds screen with Sound quality and effects highlighted. Galaxy Buds screen with Sound quality and effects highlighted.

Step 2. Tap Sound quality and effects.

Sound quality and effects screen with Adjust sound to fit turned off. Sound quality and effects screen with Adjust sound to fit turned off.

Step 3. Turn off Adjust sound to fit.

When Active noise cancelling level feels weak    

Settings menu with Galaxy Buds highlighted. Settings menu with Galaxy Buds highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap your Galaxy Buds.

Galaxy Buds screen with Sound quality and effects highlighted. Galaxy Buds screen with Sound quality and effects highlighted.

Step 2. Tap Sound quality and effects.

Sound quality and effects screen with Adjust sound to fit turned on. Sound quality and effects screen with Adjust sound to fit turned on.

Step 3. Turn on Adjust sound to fit.

Note: For more information on how to wear and use your Galaxy Buds, refer to this guide.

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