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Bluetooth headphones don’t have any wires to connect to your devices. So, it’s understandable if you’re having trouble connecting your Bluetooth headphones to your computer or smartphone. However, it’s easy to get your headphones to connect to any device.
This article provides an overview of connecting a television, a PC, a Mac, an iPhone, or an Android to headphones. Before attempting to connect any Bluetooth headphones to any device, be sure your current device has the proper adapters if necessary.
What to Know
- PC: With Bluetooth on open Settings > Bluetooth and other devices > Audio > choose device to connect.
- Mac: Select Apple > System Preferences > Bluetooth > choose headphones > select Connect.
- iPhone: Open Settings > turn on Bluetooth > choose headset Under My Devices or Other Devices to pair.
Before You Start:
- Make sure that the audio level of your computer is good. If the audio is too low or is set on mute, it may be confusing if you don’t hear any sound through your headphones even after they have been successfully connected.
- Make sure your device and your headphones are three feet from each other at most. The closer they are, the stronger the Bluetooth connection is, and the easier it is for you to pair them.
- Make sure both devices are charged. It is not required that these devices are totally charged, just make sure they have enough battery left that neither one will suddenly shut down when pairing.
Add Bluetooth Headphones to a PC
In Windows 10, be sure to turn on Bluetooth before you can connect your headphones. When your headphones are also turned on, go to Settings > Bluetooth & other devices > Audio and tap the headphones to pair and connect. If the device is not on the list already, click Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth and make the new device discoverable.
Connect Headphones to a Mac
On a Mac, click the Apple logo on your desktop. Then click System Preferences > Bluetooth and, when your headphones appear on the list, click Connect. You can also go to Control Center > Bluetooth > Bluetooth Preferences > Connect (next to device name).
How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to iPhone
- First, tap Settings. This is the gear-shaped icon on your home screen.
- Then tap Bluetooth and make sure the slider at the top is green.
- Next, press and hold the power button on your headphones. In order to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your iPhone, you need to activate pairing mode on your headphones. Depending on what headphones you have, this will turn them on and automatically activate the headphones’ Bluetooth. You might also have headphones that have a different “paring” button. Check the instructions that came with your headphones to find out more.
- Finally, select your headphones from the list at the bottom of your screen. Your headphones might be listed with their model number, which might be a series of letters and numbers.
On Android phones, the process falls under Settings. Go there, then tap Connected Devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth > Pair new device and tap the available device to pair and connect.
Connect Headphones to a TV
Every television brand uses a slightly different approach, but, in general, go to Settings > Connections menu > Bluetooth, then pair and connect your headphones from the list. You might also see wording differences if you’re using a streaming device instead of a cable company.
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