- Connecting Bluetooth Headphones to a PC: Windows 10 + 11
- Connecting
- Using Swift Pair
- Troubleshooting
- Expert Q&A
- Tips
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- How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone
- What to Know
- How to Use Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone
- Bluetooth Connection Tips and More Information
- Как подключить мобильный телефон к гарнитуре Bluetooth
- Подготовка Bluetooth-гарнитуры
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones to a PC: Windows 10 + 11
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Do you have a set of wireless headphones or earbuds that you want to use with your computer? Luckily, you can pair them in a simple process on all Windows devices, which is made even easier with the Swift Pairing feature. This wikiHow teaches you how to connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones to a PC.
- On Windows 10/11, turn on Bluetooth in Settings, then put your headphones in pairing mode.
- Click your headphones from the «Available devices» list to connect.
- Take troubleshooting steps if you don’t see your headphones in the list, like making sure they are charged or that Bluetooth is enabled on your computer.
Connecting
- Making sure they are in Pairing mode makes them discoverable for other devices. You won’t see them in the devices list if they aren’t in Pairing mode.
- Many devices have a light that pulses blue that indicates your headphones are in Pairing mode. If you don’t see the light or aren’t sure what lights your specific model has, you can always check the manual they came with or search online.
- If your headphones or earbuds aren’t charged enough, they won’t stay in Pairing mode long enough for you to connect to your computer.
- You can also turn on Bluetooth quickly by clicking the tile in quick settings/Action Center, which you can find in your taskbar. [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
- If you don’t see this toggle, your computer may not have or support Bluetooth. You can instead purchase a dongle that goes into a USB port that accepts Bluetooth signals.
Click + Add Bluetooth or other device . It’s at the top of the page and opens the «Add a device» pop-up window in the middle of the screen.
Click Bluetooth . It is the first option at the top. Your computer will start scanning for nearby devices that are in pairing mode.
- For most connections, you don’t need a PIN, but if you do, you can find your model’s specific PIN in the manual it came with or by searching online. It will also let you know what to do if the PIN you’re trying doesn’t work.
- If your headphones are connected but you aren’t hearing any sound, click the volume icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen (in your taskbar) and look to see what sound device is currently selected. If your headphones are not currently selected, click the connected device and select your headphones instead. You can also right-click on the icon and select open Sound settings to change your audio output and sound settings.
Using Swift Pair
Put your headphones in Pairing mode. Press the «Pairing» button or toggle the switch to make your headphones or earbuds discoverable.
Enable Bluetooth on your computer. Click the Bluetooth tile in the Action Center in your taskbar to turn on Bluetooth.
- If it’s your first time using Swift Pair, click Yes to receive notifications.
- Swift Pair simplifies the pairing steps so you don’t need to go to the «Add Bluetooth device» menu in Settings.
Troubleshooting
Make sure your wireless headphones are fully charged. Some headphones and earbuds will give you a «Connection Failed» error if they don’t have enough charge.
Move your devices closer together. Make sure your headphones are no more than 3 feet (0.91 m) apart from your computer. This is the best range for Bluetooth to work, and having your headphones or earbuds further than 3 feet away can also give you a «Connection Failed» error. Staying within 3 feet will ensure a stronger Bluetooth signal and make it easier to connect them.
Disconnect all paired devices. Although your computer’s manual suggests having multiple Bluetooth connections, having too many paired devices could prevent you from adding another device. In that case, you wouldn’t see your headphones in the list of available devices.
Update your drivers on Windows 10/11. If you don’t see the Bluetooth icon or can’t click the toggle to turn it on, especially after an update, you might have out-of-date drivers. Update your drivers using the Windows Device Manager or files from your computer’s manufacturer.
Use the Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter. If nothing works to fix your issue, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Bluetooth (Find and fix other problems) > Run the troubleshooter. This is more computer-specific and should tell you what is wrong. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
Expert Q&A
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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:
- 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.
Как подключить мобильный телефон к гарнитуре Bluetooth
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Bluetooth-гарнитуры очень популярны у современных и мобильных людей. Подключив Bluetooth-гарнитуру к телефону, вы можете делать и принимать звонки без необходимости держать устройство в руке, что весьма удобно при управлении автомобилем, совершении покупок или простой пробежке. Если ваш телефон оснащен Bluetooth-модулем, подключите его к Bluetooth-гарнитуре, чтобы упростить пользование устройством.
Подготовка Bluetooth-гарнитуры
Зарядите гарнитуру. Следует зарядить как телефон, так и гарнитуру, чтобы разряд аккумулятора не привел к прерыванию процесса сопряжения.
- В большинстве случаев включите гарнитуру, а затем в течение нескольких секунд удерживайте нажатой многофункциональную кнопку (то есть кнопку, которую вы нажимаете, чтобы ответить на звонок). Сначала светодиод будет мигать, сигнализируя, что гарнитура включена (не отпускайте кнопку!), а через несколько секунд светодиод будет мигать разными цветами (как правило, красным и синим, но встречаются и другие цвета). Мигающий светодиод означает, что гарнитура находится в режиме сопряжения.
- Если ваша гарнитура оснащена переключателем «Вкл/Выкл» (On/Off), передвиньте его в положение «Вкл» (On), прежде чем нажать и удерживать многофункциональную кнопку. [1] X Источник информации
Расположите гарнитуру недалеко от телефона. Для сопряжения оба устройства должны находиться близко друг к другу. Для получения наилучших результатов расстояние между устройствами не должно превышать 1,5 м. [2] X Источник информации