My bluetooth speaker has no sound

Bluetooth speaker paired, but no Sound or Music in Windows 11/10

Bluetooth speakers are a great way to improve the overall user experience, thanks to its portability. While it works straightforwardly, sometimes even paired, there is no sound or music in Windows 11/10. The issue could be as simple as a dead battery case, or it might not be a default speaker on the system.

Bluetooth speaker connected, but no Sound or Music

1. Check Bluetooth Status
2. Set Bluetooth Speaker as Default
3. Run the Audio and Bluetooth Troubleshooters
4. Restart Bluetooth Support Service

You should be able to resolve using these tips without any admin privileges.

1] Check Bluetooth Status

Most of the Bluetooth speaker turn themselves off if they get sound input from the computer. If that’s the case with you, make sure to check if it’s turned on before you start playing music or video. There are LED lights on them to help you easily figure it out.

2] Set Bluetooth Speaker as Default

• Right-click on the Taskbar Volume icon and select Open Sound Settings
• In the Output dropdown section, select the Bluetooth speaker. If you hear music that is already running in the background, then the connection is all set.
• if you are not able to hear anything, then click on Advanced Sound Options
• It will list down all open applications that are trying to use the speaker.
• Next to the app which cannot output a sound, click on the dropdown, and then set the speaker as the output devices

It should be working as expected now, and you will be able to hear the sound. You can also set the default output device by changing the Master Volume Output.

3] Run the Audio and Bluetooth Troubleshooters

Open Windows 10 Settings (Win + I), and then navigate to Update and Security > Troubleshoot. Here you can find both Bluetooth and Playing Audio troubleshooters, which you can use. Run them, and let the troubleshooter do its job. You should be able to understand the issue with the message they show at the end, or the issue will be resolved.

4] Restart Bluetooth support service

• Open Windows Services snap-in by typing services.msc in the Run prompt (Win + R) followed by pressing the Enter key
• Locate Bluetooth Support Service
• Right-click on it, and choose to restart.

Repeat the same with Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service. Try reconnecting and then playing music or video to find if it worked.

These are some of the methods to resolve the Bluetooth Speaker not working as expected. If it worked for you, let us know in the comments or share your own solution.

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Bluetooth Connected But No Sound [SOLVED]

The screenshots below are from Windows 10, but the fixes also work in Windows 8.1 and 7.

Here are 4 fixes that have helped other users resolve the problem. Just work your way down the list until your Bluetooth paired but no sound problem is resolved.

Fix 1: Select the Bluetooth device as the default playback device

Sometimes we might need to set our audio devices as default in order for them to work properly. To do so:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type sound. Then click on Sound.
2. In the Playback tab, click on yourBluetooth device >Set Default. Then click Apply >OK.
3. Play some music and see if this Bluetooth Connected But No Sound problem gets resolved.

Fix 2: Make sure the audio level is high enough

In Fix 2, we make sure our Bluetooth speaker/headphone’s is at least audible. Here’s how:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type sound. Then click on Sound.
2. In the Playback tab, click on yourBluetooth device >Properties.
   
3. Click the Levels tab. Then make sure the volume bar is dragged to an audible level and the sound icon isn’t muted.
4. Click Apply >OK.
5. Hopefully the Bluetooth Connected But No Sound problem has been resolvedthis time. If the problem still persists, move on to Fix 3.

Fix 3: Make sure the Bluetooth Support Service is enabled

Another reason for this Bluetooth Connected But No Sound problem is the service simply disabled. To turn it back on:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time. Then copy & paste services.msc into the box and press Enter.
   
2. Double-click on Bluetooth Support Service.
3. Select Automatic in the Startup type drop-down menu and then click Start to jumpstart the service. Then click Apply >OK.
4. Play some music and test if your Bluetooth Connected But No Sound has been fixed. If it’s still no joy, please move on to Fix 4, below.

Fix 4: Update your Bluetooth driver

This problem may occur if you have the wrong or outdated (or even none) Bluetooth driver. So you should update your Bluetooth driver to see if it fixes your problem. If you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):

2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3) Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of ALL the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).

4) Restart your computer, play some music and see if Bluetooth Connected But No Sound problem has been resolved.

Fix 5: Repair corrupted system files

If you are facing persistent issues and none of the previous solutions have proven effective, it is possible that your corrupted system files are to blame. To rectify this, repairing the system files becomes crucial. The System File Checker (SFC) tool can assist you in this process. By executing the “sfc /scannow” command, you can initiate a scan that identifies problems and repairs missing or corrupted system files. However, it is important to note that the SFC tool primarily focuses on scanning major files and may overlook minor issues.

In situations where the SFC tool falls short, a more powerful and specialized Windows repair tool is recommended. Restoro is an automated Windows repair tool that excels in identifying problematic files and replacing malfunctioning ones. By scanning your PC comprehensively, Restoro can provide a more comprehensive and effective solution for repairing your Windows system.

1. Download and install Restoro.
   
2. Open Restoro and run a free scan of your PC. Wait a few minutes, and it will give you a detailed report of your PC status.
3. If Restoro detects any issues on your PC, click Start Repair to start the repair process.
   

The repair is available with the paid version of Restoro that comes with full money-back guarantee and full technical support. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact their support team.

Once finished with the repair, check if the error has been resolved.

There you go – top 5 fixes for your Bluetooth connected but no sound problem. Hope this helps and feel free to drop a comment below if you have any further questions or ideas to share with us. 🙂

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