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bif

(26,738 posts) Sat Jan 24, 2026, 11:29 AM 3 hrs ago

Question about Bluetooth headphones

I have a pair that have worked well for a bunch of years. Now when I use my laptop and try to connect, it say's I'm connected, only the sound isn't coming out of the headphones, only the speakers on my computer. Any idea what's wrong? Any tips?

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Question about Bluetooth headphones (Original Post) bif 3 hrs ago OP

Does the headset have its own volume control? If so, check that. Ocelot II 3 hrs ago #1

Can you see any clogs in the speaker opening? flying_wahini 2 hrs ago #2

Headphone batteries too old? Auggie 1 hr ago #3

I figured it out bif 1 hr ago #4

Ocelot II

(129,507 posts)

1. Does the headset have its own volume control? If so, check that.

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 11:35 AM

3 hrs ago

Otherwise try connecting it to another device like your phone. If it still doesn't work the problem is likely the headset itself.

flying_wahini

(8,251 posts)

2. Can you see any clogs in the speaker opening?

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 01:06 PM

2 hrs ago

Use a Swab with alcohol - don’t over saturate.

Auggie

(32,931 posts)

3. Headphone batteries too old?

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 01:33 PM

1 hr ago

bif

(26,738 posts)

4. I figured it out

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 01:51 PM

1 hr ago

I had Bluetooth turned on on my phone. Once I turned it off, my laptop found the headphones just fine.

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