Music controls: Volume buttons not working on watch with Bluetooth headset
Forerunner 945: I have paired it with my Bluetooth earphones ok but the volume controls do not work on the watch. The volume seems set by default at 100% and is deafening! (there are no volume controls on my actual ear phones so the setup is not usable). My ear phones are BT v5.0 ( myinnov-x10 ) and work perfectly with my Iphone and other devices. I welcome any advice. Note the other music controls (like play/pause/previous) all work ok — it’s just the volume on the watch that is the issue. When I press the buttons I can see the press being registered on the watch (+, — signs highlight at each press) but the headphones do not get the signal.
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Same happening on my Fenix 6. Headphones connect just fine, but unable to increase volume using the watch. This happened suddenly today — not sure what happened as they had been working just fine previously…
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I gave up with those (Myinnov-c10) head phones and bought some Anker SoundCore Neo ear buds — these work perfectly — even running inside and out, rock solid connection (no sound drops), I’m the wearing the watch on left hand (I’m 5 11′), they work with and without heart rate chest monitor (also using BT), they work in the heat (sweaty environments), 10mile trail running is not an issue. I highly recommend these (great if they fit your ears).
Have the same problem with the JBL Reflect Flow that i just bought. Dont have any physical button to change the volume with.
Hello have you solved this problem??
Still not working in V2.70
I have the same problem with the JBL Reflect Flow, the volume is at its maximum level and I cannot turn it down using the volume control on the watch. Previously I used the Skullcandy Method Wireless, which has volume buttons on the headset itself, and I was able to adjust the music volume.
For me it seems that you are unable to adjust the music volume when a headset does not have its own volume controls..
Is this a known issue? And if so, is it supposed to be solved in an upcoming (software) update? (Former Member?)
Still no improvement in V2.80 for me. Neither Up/Down working with JBL Reflect Flow.
How to use your Band 2 music controls with Bluetooth headphones
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The Microsoft Band marked Microsoft’s venture into the wearable industry, followed up a year or so later with the more evolved Band 2. Focused on the fitness aspect of the wearable technology industry, the Microsoft Band 2 includes GPS mapped running guides, elevation monitoring, heart rate monitoring, and many other features.
Microsoft has continued to add to the list of features on the Band, and recently updated the device’s firmware back in December to include music controls, activity reminders, and an improved exercise tile. With all that in mind, today, we can deliver you a tip to get that music control function working correctly with your Bluetooth headphones.
Essentially, users have run into the issue of the music controls not functioning when a Bluetooth headset is attached that also has integrated controls. According to the tip provided by Twitter user @Shepdad, connecting music controls on the Band 2 before connecting bluetooth headphones could potentially offer a fix.
How do I play audio through a Bluetooth headset in Windows 7?
I recently did an in-place upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 RTM. For the most part, things have gone brilliantly. The only issue I’ve been facing is regarding my Bluetooth headset, a Dell BH200. The laptop is an Inspiron 1720. I can get Windows 7 to pair with the headset, and even get the Bluetooth settings to show that there is stereo audio available. The problem is that the Bluetooth headset never shows up in my sound output devices list. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the Bluetooth drivers from Dell, tried turning on/off all of the features of the headset, removing the Bluetooth driver and letting Windows re-detect and install, but nothing has worked so far. I guess I should mention that the headset worked fine in Vista. How can I make it work?
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After a couple of hours of agony, searching online for proper drivers for my Motorola HT820 bluetooth headset, I had to do these in order to pair my headset successfully with my Win 7 RC system
- Uninstall Broadcom bluetooth software
- Download and install this
- Now, add your device, Windows 7 should automatically download various drivers
- Go to your bluetooth devices, see an entry for your headset, right click, properties, services tab and make sure headset option is selected
- After all these, right click volume icon, playback devices and you should find an entry for the connected bluetooth headset. Set that as default and you’re good to go!
- If there still isn’t any sound, you may still need to Connect your Bluetooth headset to your PC/Laptop. Go to Devices and Printers/Bluetooth Devices, right click the icon for your headset, click «Control» and on the pop-up window, click «Connect».
You’ll need a driver that supports bluetooth A2DP on the Windows 7 machine. There are drivers for bluetooth the transport layer and then there are drivers for the bluetooth audio profile support. They are separate.
The first thing to do is to check Windows Update after you pair the devices. Does that find a driver? If not, you’ll have to get the driver from Dell.
Update: I’m told that Dell uses Broadcom for their Bluetooth driver. Try this site for drivers: http://www.broadcom.com/support/bluetooth/update.php
That was a nice tip, and there was a driver that claims to work with Windows 7 (RC); however, it will not install. I fear I’ve fallen prey to the «Only from Dell» syndrome that I’ve experienced with video drivers on Dell based notebooks.
This worked for my Belkin f8t012xx1 bluetooth adapter. Now I can pair my Logitech Freepulse stereo headphones. Thanks!
I wanted to share this information with anyone in case it’s helpful:
I contacted Dell support with the issue, and they said that I needed to download the Widcomm Bluetooth Stack software driver and gave me the following link:
I downloaded it, ran it, and it seemed to install fine, but then right at the end I got the error:
This software is not for this system, contact DELL for support.
When I replied to Dell CS with the error message, they said, «I see that the issue requires advanced software troubleshooting. As a Hardware technician, I do not have sufficient expertise regarding the issue. I suggest you to contact our advanced software troubleshooting team, Dell On Call.» Dell On Call is a fee-based service. I didn’t (and won’t be) calling.
UPDATE: I finally got it to work! Uninstall any Bluetooth software you might have installed, then install the driver from Dell (yes, the 2007 version), but here’s the kicker, install it as an Administrator! For some reason, that updated the firmware and now my headphones are working!