In this article, we’ll look at some of the common Bluetooth pairing issues – like not finding Bluetooth devices, Bluetooth devices getting disconnected unexpectedly, and how to fix them so you can enjoy the best sound from your wireless headphones.
Common Bluetooth Headphone and Earbud Pairing Issues
Before we dive into the common fixes for Bluetooth pairing issues, what are some of these issues?
Audio working in one ear only.No audio at all being released from the headphones or earbuds.Phone not reading the earbuds or headsets.Headphones or earbuds failing to pair.Distorted audio coming out from the headphones or earbuds.
Why Pairing Fails
Here are the most common reasons why pairing between your phone and the earbuds or headphones fails. Be sure to check this out first before you can think of other troubleshooting techniques.
The devices may be out of range. Try and get closer to our phone/laptop and see if the earbuds or headphones pair. Bluetooth is not turned on. Be sure to double check to make sure Bluetooth on both devices is turned on.One device is off. Either one of the devices has run out of power or it just wasn’t turned on. Double check to make sure bot devices are actually on.
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Other troubleshooting techniques
If you have double-checked with most common reasons why Bluetooth pairing fails, here are a couple of fixes you can do. Many of us don’t use wired headphones or earbuds anymore in favor of Bluetooth wireless versions. But if you’re like me, you’ve probably encountered numerous issues with certain wireless Bluetooth headphones and earbuds not pairing properly to your device. And it’s enough to make you want to throw them all in the trash. However, before you do that, give these quick fixes a try first.
