Bluetooth headset connection to phone

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Any Device

Bluetooth headphones don’t have any wires to connect to your devices. So, it’s understandable if you’re having trouble connecting your Bluetooth headphones to your computer or smartphone. However, it’s easy to get your headphones to connect to any device. Here’s how to connect your Bluetooth Headphone to your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, or Android phone.

Before You Start:

• Make sure that the audio level of your computer is good. If the audio is too low or is set on mute, it may be confusing if you don’t hear any sound through your headphones even after they have been successfully connected.
• Make sure your device and your headphones are three feet from each other at most. The closer they are, the stronger the Bluetooth connection is, and the easier it is for you to pair them.
• Make sure both devices are charged. It is not required that these devices are totally charged, just make sure they have enough battery left that neither one will suddenly shut down when pairing.

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Mac Computer

1. Open the Apple Menu. The Apple menu is the Apple-shaped icon in the top-left corner of your screen. Once you click it, a drop-down menu will open.
2. Then click System Preferences.
3. Next, click Bluetooth.
4. Make sure Bluetooth on Mac is on. On the Bluetooth page, it should say “Bluetooth: On” under the icon on the left side of the screen. If it says “Bluetooth: Off,” click on the option below that says, “Turn Bluetooth On.”
5. Press and hold the power button on your headphones. In order to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Mac, you need to activate pairing mode on your headphones. Depending on what headphones you have, this will turn them on and automatically activate the headphones’ Bluetooth. You might also have headphones that have a different “paring” button. Check the instructions that came with your headphones to find out more.
6. Finally, click Connect next to your headphones’ name. Your headphones might be listed with their model number, which might be a series of letters and numbers. However, if you can’t remember the model number, you can always look for the speaker icon as well.

If you want to connect your headphones faster next time, click the box next to “Show Bluetooth in menu bar” in the Bluetooth menu in System Preferences (next to the red arrow in the image above). Then you can click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and hover over your headphones’ name. Finally, click Connect from the pop-up menu.

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a PC

1. On your PC, click on the Windows Start Menu. The Windows Start Menu button is shaped like the Windows logo found in the lower-left corner of your screen.
2. Then click “Settings.” If you’re using Windows 10, your search bar is found on the top-right corner of your screen. If you’re using an older version, the Search Bar should be found on the Start Menu panel. On the Search Bar, type “Settings.”
3. Then click Devices.
4. Next, click the slider next to Bluetooth to turn it on. If you don’t see this option, click “Bluetooth & Other Devices” in the left sidebar.
5. Then click “Add Bluetooth or other device.” This is the button just above the Bluetooth slider.
6. In the pop-up window, select Bluetooth.
7. Press and hold the power button on your headphones. In order to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Windows 10 PC, you need to activate pairing mode on your headphones. Depending on what headphones you have, this will turn them on and automatically activate the headphones’ Bluetooth. You might also have headphones that have a different “paring” button. Check the instructions that came with your headphones to find out more.
8. Finally, select your headphones’ name from the list to pair both devices. Your headphones might be listed with their model number, which might be a series of letters and numbers. However, if you can’t remember the model number, you can always look for the headphone icon as well.

After you’ve paired your headphones to your PC for the first time, you can find them in the list of devices under Bluetooth & other devices (as long as they are in pairing mode).

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to iPhone

1. First, tap Settings. This is the gear-shaped icon on your home screen.
2. Then tap Bluetooth and make sure the slider at the top is green.
3. Next, press and hold the power button on your headphones. In order to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your iPhone, you need to activate pairing mode on your headphones. Depending on what headphones you have, this will turn them on and automatically activate the headphones’ Bluetooth. You might also have headphones that have a different “paring” button. Check the instructions that came with your headphones to find out more.
4. Finally, select your headphones from the list at the bottom of your screen. Your headphones might be listed with their model number, which might be a series of letters and numbers.

How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Android Phone

1. First Open Settings. You can find this under your Apps, or by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen and clicking the gear-shaped icon in the top-right corner.
2. Next, tap Connections.
3. Then tap Bluetooth. You can see if your Bluetooth connection is turned on or off here.
4. Then tap Scan at the top-right corner of your screen.
5. Next, press and hold the power button on your headphones. In order to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Android phone, you need to activate pairing mode on your headphones. Depending on what headphones you have, this will turn them on and automatically activate the headphones’ Bluetooth. You might also have headphones that have a different “paring” button. Check the instructions that came with your headphones to find out more.
6. Finally, find your headphones and tap them. Your headphones might be listed with their model number, which might be a series of letters and numbers. However, you can find them next to the icon with headphones and other devices.

After you have paired your headphones for the first time, you won’t have to hit the Scan button again. Once your headphones are on and in pairing mode, they will show up in the list of Bluetooth devices.

Now you know how to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Windows 10 PC, Mac, iPhone, and Android phone. If you’re not satisfied with your Bluetooth headphones, check out our list of the best wireless earbuds here.

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How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Any Device

S.E. Slack has 30+ years’ experience writing about technology. She has authored 12 books, thousands of articles, and worked for IBM and Microsoft.

Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years’ experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries.

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What to Know

• PC: With Bluetooth on open Settings >Bluetooth and other devices >Audio > choose device to connect.
• Mac: Select Apple >System Preferences >Bluetooth > choose headphones > select Connect.
• iPhone: Settings >Bluetooth > Under My Devices or Other Devices, choose headset to pair.

This article provides an overview of connecting a television, a PC, a Mac, an iPhone, or an Android to headphones. Before attempting to connect any Bluetooth headphones to any device, be sure your current device has the proper adapters if necessary.

Add Bluetooth Headphones to a PC

In Windows 10, be sure to turn on Bluetooth before you can connect your headphones. When your headphones are also turned on, go to Settings > Bluetooth & other devices > Audio and tap the headphones to pair and connect. If the device is not on the list already, click Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth and make the new device discoverable.

Connect Headphones to a Mac

On a Mac, click the Apple logo on your desktop. Then click System Preferences > Bluetooth and, when your headphones appear on the list, click Connect. You can also go to Control Center > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Preferences > Connect (next to device name).

Pair a Bluetooth Headset to an iPhone

Open Settings and confirm Bluetooth is on. Tap the device’s name (under My Devices or Other Devices), and the iPhone will connect to it.

Pair and Connect Headphones to Android

On Android phones, the process falls under Settings. Go there, then tap Connected Devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth > Pair new device and tap the available device to pair and connect.

You can also get to the Bluetooth menu by swiping down the Notifications shade and pressing/holding the Bluetooth icon.

Connect Headphones to a TV

Every television brand uses a slightly different approach, but, in general, go to Settings > Connections menu > Bluetooth, then pair and connect your headphones from the list. You might also see wording differences if you’re using a streaming device instead of a cable company.

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How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone

Nadeem Unuth is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire who specializes in information and communication technology with a focus on VoIP.

Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years’ experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries.

What to Know

• On Android: Go to Settings >Connected Devices >Pair New Device and choose your headphones from the list.
• On iOS: Go to Settings >Bluetooth and choose your headphones from the list.

This article explains how to connect Bluetooth headphones to Android and iOS phones. The instructions should apply to all phone manufacturers.

How to Use Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone

These steps work with iOS 12 and up and Android 9.0 and up:

1. Make sure to charge both your phone and your headset. A full charge isn’t required, but you don’t want either device to shut off during the pairing process.

Some Bluetooth devices, right after being turned on, send a pairing request to the phone automatically, and the phone might automatically search for Bluetooth devices without asking. If that’s the case, you can skip to Step 5.

On your phone, go to Settings >Connected Devices >Pair New Device (Android) or Settings >Bluetooth (iOS).

Bluetooth Connection Tips and More Information

• On Android devices, you can find the Bluetooth option through Settings in a section called Connected devices, Bluetooth, Wireless and Networks, or Network connections. If your phone supports this, the easiest way to get there is to pull down the menu from the top of the screen and touch-and-hold the Bluetooth icon to open the Bluetooth settings.
• If you’re on an iPhone or iPad, the Bluetooth settings are in the Settings app, within the Bluetooth option. You can also turn Bluetooth on via Control Center.
• Some phones need permission before they can be seen by Bluetooth devices. To do that, open the Bluetooth settings and enable discoverability.
• Some headphones might require a code or password to pair, or even for you to press the Pair button in a particular sequence. This information should be in the manual, but if not, try 0000 or 1234 or refer to the manufacturer.
• If the phone doesn’t see the Bluetooth headphones, turn Bluetooth off on the phone and then back on to refresh the list, or keep tapping the Scan button, waiting several seconds between each tap. You might also be too close to the device, so give some distance if you still can’t see the headphones on the list. If all else fails, turn off the headphones and start the process over; some headphones are only discoverable for 30 seconds or so and need restarting for a phone to see them.
• Keeping your phone’s Bluetooth adapter on automatically pairs the phone with the headphones each time they’re close, but usually only if the headphones aren’t already paired with another device.
• To unpair or permanently disconnect Bluetooth headphones from a phone, go into the phone’s Bluetooth settings to find the device in the list, and choose the unpair, forget, or disconnect option. It might be in a menu next to the entry for the headphones.

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