What Happens To Your OnePlus Buds, Watch, And Pad Now That OnePlus Has Left The US?

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Back in July 2026, OnePlus officially discontinued product rollouts in the United States. That means new OnePlus phones won't be directly available to American consumers going forward. But on top of being a popular phone brand that many consider is better than Samsung Galaxy for phone gaming, OnePlus also makes highly rated earbuds, smartwatches, and tablets — and those won't be coming stateside anymore, either.

There are several OnePlus phones that have software support until 2029 among those that were sold in the U.S. before the company exited the market. Likewise, any other OnePlus products you bought before the company pulled out of North America may still be supported for a bit longer. Here's what to expect for the latest OnePlus accessories:

For tablets, the OnePlus Pad Lite loses security update support on July 8, 2031, and the OnePlus Pad Go 2 loses support on December 24, 2031. The OnePlus Watch 3 has until March 2027, the OnePlus Watch 3 43 mm is supported until July 2027, and the OnePlus Watch Lite loses support starting in November 2027. The latest earbuds, the OnePlus Buds 4, ended security update support back in July 2026. However, the company assures its North American customers that first-party repair services are still available for these products via the official OnePlus support page.

Which Android brand should you switch to for accessories?

Reviewers have praised official OnePlus accessories for their customizability, performance, and attractive minimalism. They are also known for being part of an unusual mid-range pricing model — which actually might explain what happened to OnePlus to cause the company to fall out of the U.S. market in the end. But if you're looking for high-quality Android accessories to replace your OnePlus favorites, you don't necessarily have to resort to mainstream options like the Google Pixel Watch or Samsung Galaxy Buds.

One popular consensus is that OnePlus users should switch to Nothing or Motorola. The Nothing Headphone (a) and CMF Watch 3 Pro are well-reviewed accessories that emphasize value and utility, and the Nothing brand itself was co-founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, so there's a shared DNA. Motorola makes the Moto Buds 2 Plus, the Moto Watch, and the Moto Pad (available only through the Motorola online store or certain wireless carriers). We reviewed the Moto Buds 2 Plus and were impressed by Motorola's ability to manufacture such well-priced accessories with features that compete strongly against the more premium alternatives.

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