CMF Buds 2 Plus Earbuds
WELCOME
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Bluetooth:
Please make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
App:
Get the most out of your products with the Nothing X app. Customize equalizer settings, assign gesture controls, update firmware, and more.
CHARGING CASE
REPLACING EAR TIPS
Choose ear tips in an appropriate size for optimal comfort and sound quality. Check the accessories for ear tips in different sizes.
- Buds arrive with medium-sized tips attached.
PAIRING AND CONNECTING
Use with your Android devices (Google Fast Pair)
First-time use
While the buds are inside the charging case, open the charging case and place it near the Android device for on-screen setup.
Connect to other devices.
With the buds in the case with the lid open, press the setup button for 2 seconds until the light blinks white. You can then select the buds in your device’s Bluetooth settings.
Factory reset
To restore factory settings, place the buds into the charging case with the case lid open. Press and hold the setup button of the charging case for 10 seconds until the light blinks red.
OPERATIONS
Ear bud
Double-tap
- Music/standby: Skip forward
- Call: Answer a call
Triple-tap
- Music/standby: Skip back
- Call: Reject or hang up a call.
Tap and hold the touch area:
- Switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.
More options in the Nothing X app.
- Optional functions: play/pause, skip back, skip forward, switch noise cancellation mode, volume up, volume down, and wake up voice assistant.
WEARING DETECTION
Place the earbuds inside each ear. Take them out during music playback to pause music automatically. If you put the earbuds back in within 3 minutes, music will resume automatically. If 3 minutes pass, you’ll need to play the music manually from your device.
CHARGING
Earbuds
Put the earbuds in the charging case and close the case lid to charge.
Charging case
To charge, close the case and connect the case to a power supply through a power cable. If the indicator light of the case is solid red, the case is charging. If it is solid white, the case is fully charged.
Power level indication
- White: The battery level is higher than 30%.
- Red: The battery level is lower than 30%.
- If the earbuds are in the case, the indicator light will flash the colour relating to the battery level of the buds, not the case.
- By taking the left and right earbuds out, the indicator light will flash the colour relating to the battery level of the case.
- For Nothing phone users, you can set the widget on the lock screen or check the power status of the device in Quick Settings on the drop-down notification bar.
HOW TO TURN ON THE LDAC CODEC
To turn on the LDAC codec (Android phones only), please enable LDAC on both your smartphone and your earbuds:
- Please make sure your phone’s Bluetooth is turned on. Then open the Nothing X app and connect to your device. Once your earbuds are connected, turn on “High-quality audio” in the Nothing X app via Device Settings.
- On your Android device, go to Bluetooth settings to turn on LDAC or enter “Developer options” in the menu search bar and scroll down until the Bluetooth Audio Codec appears. Select the LDAC codec. Once you have completed the setup in both the Nothing X app and your Android device, wireless Bluetooth audio transmission will automatically switch to the LDAC codec, allowing you to enjoy high-resolution audio quality.
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CMF Buds 2 Plus Earbuds-FAQs
Are the CMF Buds 2 Plus good?
Yes. They offer impressive sound quality right out of the box, featuring Ultra Bass, a Pop EQ preset, and no ANC enabled by default. You can further tune the audio using multiple EQ presets or custom EQ for an even richer sound.
What is the difference between CMF Buds 2 and CMF Buds 2 Plus?
Both models support ANC and Transparency Mode, but the Buds 2 Plus have stronger 50dB ANC with a wider frequency range, while the standard Buds 2 offer 48dB ANC. Overall, the Plus model performs better on paper.
Are CMF Buds 2 Plus better than AirPods?
In several core areas—noise cancellation, battery life, and sound quality—the CMF Buds 2 Plus outperform even premium AirPods Pro 2, offering exceptional value.
Do CMF Buds 2 Plus have touch controls?
Yes. They come with responsive touch controls similar to the CMF Buds lineup, and these controls can be customized through the Nothing X app.
Do the CMF Buds 2 Plus have a microphone?
Yes. They feature multiple mics designed for clear calls, supported by advanced noise-reduction technology.
Do CMF Buds 2 Plus support ANC?
Yes. They offer powerful Active Noise Cancellation up to 50dB for immersive listening in noisy environments.
Do the CMF Buds 2 Plus have wireless charging?
No. CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus do not support wireless charging, though they do support fast wired charging.
Do the CMF Buds 2 Plus have a smart dial?
No. The Smart Dial feature is exclusive to the CMF Buds Pro 2, not the Buds 2 Plus.
Who makes CMF earbuds?
CMF is a sub-brand of Nothing, known for stylish, value-focused tech products.