how to connect my bluetooth headphones to my laptop

 

The use of wireless headphones can provide a more enjoyable listening experience by reducing the potential for RF and EM interference. The type of wireless headphones that can be paired with your laptop are Bluetooth-enabled. This article will cover what you need to do to connect your Bluetooth-enabled wireless headphones to your laptop.

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Your system will have to meet certain requirements in order to work with Bluetooth wireless headphones, such as having a Bluetooth V2.1 (or newer) chipset and Bluetooth V4.0 (or newer), and that your system has a working audio output device with the proper drivers installed.

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With Mac OS X 10.6 or later, go to the Apple menu, select System Preferences, then click Sound. In the Sound pane, change the Output to Speaker: Internal (Built-In). Click Apply and then restart your computer.[Reference]

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With Windows Vista or 7 use the Device Manager:[Reference] and search for "HDAUDIO" on the list of audio devices. Right click on "HDAUDIO" and select Update Driver Software…, then select "Browse my computer (useful for old OSs)" and pick the location of the OS where you have your sound application installed. Install the latest compatible driver:[Reference]

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Be careful not to install "USB Bluetooth Device" drivers for your Bluetooth USB device because these will cause your system to believe it has a USB Bluetooth device attached that is not connected to anything; this could result in an inability to use any wireless equipment. Then restart your system.[Reference]

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In Windows 10 or later, use the Settings app, Devices, Bluetooth icon or search for "Bluetooth". In the list of devices, select your wireless headset. Select "Connect" from the device's context menu.[Reference]

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The computer then asks you to confirm that the Bluetooth device is allowed to connect to this computer. If so, select "Always Allow" or "Never Deny". It should now be connected and ready for use.[Reference]

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In some cases, a red X will appear on screen (and in Device Manager) alerting you that no audio output device is installed when there is one. Some devices may require additional preparation from you. Ensure that any additional drivers required by your wireless headset are properly installed before connecting it to your system.

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You may have to change your audio card's setting to allow your headset to work. Sometimes, a pop-up notification will appear on your screen asking you to enter a passkey for pairing or activation purposes. Refer to the manual for your headset for the required passkey.[Reference]

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In Mac OS X 10.6 or later, when using a non-Apple Bluetooth wireless audio device, ensure that it is configured with the passkey "0000".[Reference]

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On Windows Vista and 7, when using a non-Microsoft Bluetooth wireless audio device that uses SSP (Secure Simple Pairing), ensure that it is configured with "0000". Enter the default passkey for your headset.[Reference]

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In Windows 10 or later, when using a non-Microsoft Bluetooth wireless audio device, ensure that it is configured with the passkey "0000".[Reference]

If necessary, refer to your headset's user's manual for further instructions.

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With a working audio output device, and the proper drivers installed, you can proceed. You will need to turn on your Bluetooth wireless headset. This may vary from device to device; consult your headset's user's manual for instructions. Most headphones have a power button or switch on them.[Reference]

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Once the Bluetooth wireless headset is on, it should be searching for a pairing device. If it does not automatically pair with your system, you can manually initiate the pairing process. For instructions on how to do that, refer to your Bluetooth-enabled headset's user manual.[Reference]

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Once paired with your system, verify that the headset is functioning properly by using its built-in music player program (if it has one).

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