Wireless Bluetooth headphones are in great demand. They can be used to communicate on Skype, listen to multimedia files, as well as to play computer games. This does not require any wires. It is very comfortable. After all, the cord “going to the head” does not hold the user at the laptop and does not limit its mobility. Externally, the wireless headset also looks better.
Therefore, Bluetooth headphones are preferred by many owners of PCs and laptops. However, when purchasing them, some users realize that they do not know how to connect this device. So let's figure this out together.
What is needed to connect a wireless headset to a laptop?
To begin with, let's discuss some of the nuances due to which Bluetooth headphones may not work at all.
For reference! You can download drivers for Bluetooth headphones from the official website of the manufacturer. Also, the software is installed from a special disk included with the headset.
Algorithm for connecting bluetooth headphones on a laptop with Windows 10
Modern laptops are sold with the Windows 10 operating system, in which Bluetooth is much better organized than in previous versions. Therefore, setting up and turning on a wireless headset here is quite simple. However, for your convenience, we will write everything down step by step:
In addition, the headphones should appear in the list of connected devices in the "Settings" section. From here, they can be disabled or completely removed.
At the same time, you do not need to reconfigure the connection every time you start the laptop. Turning on the power, the headphones should automatically "connect" to the laptop. If this does not happen, then we recommend doing the following:
- Find the volume control icon at the bottom right. Next - click on it with the auxiliary mouse button.
- In the window that appears, select "Playback Devices".
- In the following list, hover over your headphones. Through the right mouse button, set the "Use by default" option.
Now when you turn on the bluetooth headphones, they will automatically connect to the laptop. Any sound from the laptop will start playing through them.
How to connect bluetooth headphones to a laptop with Windows 7?
Let's also consider the procedure for connecting wireless headphones to a laptop with the Windows 7 operating system. And we note right away that the procedure here is slightly different from the algorithm that works on laptops with "eight" and "ten". Largely due to a different design and location of the main menu buttons.
At the same time, it will not be difficult for most users to follow the same steps to connect Bluetooth headphones to a laptop with Windows 7. But suddenly any questions or difficulties arise?
Therefore, just in case, we will tell you in detail how to connect a wireless headset on a laptop with Windows 7, which, by the way, was the most popular platform from 2011 to 2016 inclusive.
That's all. The wireless connection of the headset is completed.
If suddenly the sound continues to be played by the speakers, and not the headphones, then we do the following:
- We go to the Control Panel. Then - in "Equipment and Sound".
- Then click on "Manage sound devices". This is the "Sound" section.
- In the window that opens, click on the headphones. It remains only to put "Use by default". As a result, a green check mark should appear near the headphones. She says that the wireless headset is ready for use.
For reference! In some cases, bluetooth headphones require not only fresh drivers, but also a special program that you need to download from the manufacturer's website or download from the disk that comes with the headset.
Possible problems with connecting bluetooth headphones
Not everything always goes smoothly. Sometimes connecting and setting up a wireless headset is a little more difficult due to various malfunctions. Therefore, consider the most common problems and ways to solve them:
- In the laptop settings, there is no Bluetooth enable button and the section itself in the parameters. Drivers need to be updated. You should also make sure that there is a bluetooth adapter. All this can be done through the Device Manager. If the adapter is really not installed, then there is only one option left - to use an external module connected via USB.
- The laptop does not see the headphones. The bluetooth is on and working properly. For example, we managed to connect the same wireless mouse or keyboard. In this case, the cause of the problem, most likely, lies in the headphones. You need to make sure they are enabled and discoverable by other devices. Also, the indicator light on them should be on or flashing. Did not help? Then turn off the headset and turn it on again. Pay attention to whether the distance between the laptop and the headphones is too large. Perhaps because of this, the laptop does not see the connected device.
- Bluetooth headphones are connected, but there is no sound. Increase the volume in the settings menu or turn the volume control on the headset itself. In Windows 10, set them to "Use by default". We have already discussed how to do this above.
As you can see, there are usually no big difficulties with connecting a wireless headset. Everything can be eliminated in just a few clicks. And most importantly, it will be possible to get rid of annoying and constantly tangled wires, to which dirt and dust still periodically stick.
For quite a long time, headphones have become an integral part of the life of every modern person. Usually people wear headphones to listen to music or a podcast on the way to work or school, but what if you need to connect them at home to an electronic computer? If they have a microphone, then Skype communication will become more comfortable. Fans of computer games will also appreciate the idea, because you can chat with other gamers or dive deeper into the atmosphere of gambling. In general, you get quite a lot of benefits. How to connect headphones to a laptop will be discussed in this article.
Headphone volume and sound quality is much better
And let's start with getting to know the connectors through which the connection takes place. Every computer has headphone jacks (usually colored green) and a microphone (colored pink). Also, the blue connector, which is called “Line-in”, is utilized, speakers can also be connected through it. As you already understood, computer headphones have a double wire with two connectors: for headphones and for a microphone. Of course, it is possible to connect a microphone as an independent device. On laptops, everything is similar, however, on some models there may be no separate microphone jack. This does not mean that you cannot use it on a laptop, you just need to purchase a headset that will connect through a single combo connector.
Having figured out how and where to connect the headphones, let's look at what to do if there is no sound after connecting. The point here may be in the sound card drivers, which for some reason were installed incorrectly or out of order. You can check this in Device Manager. To go there, right-click on "My Computer" and select "Manage". In the device manager, find the item "Audio outputs and audio inputs", there should not be any warning symbols, such as an exclamation mark. If they are, this indicates that the driver is not installed or is not working correctly.
The problem may also be in the sound settings in the Windows system itself. Be sure to check that the volume is not set to minimum. You can do this by clicking on the speaker icon in the lower right corner of the screen, on the taskbar. Another way is to go to the "Sound" control panel and adjust the sliders there. There you can also select a device for playing sound or recording speech. These settings may not change after you plug in the headset, so you'll have to do it manually.
If you want to connect both speakers and headphones at the same time so that you do not have to constantly disconnect one of these devices, then you can connect the speakers through the “Line Input”. If there is only one jack, buy a special headphone splitter. This adapter will allow you to connect speakers and a headset through a single input.
For the most cutting-edge users, let's look at how to connect Bluetooth headphones to a laptop. First, make sure your PC is equipped with a Bluetooth module and the driver for it is installed. You can do this through the "Task Manager", in the "Bluetooth Radios" item. Now let's move on to actually connecting the headset. Click on the Bluetooth icon on the right side of the taskbar and select "Add device" from the menu. In the window that opens, you will see a list of all devices available for connection. It remains only to click on the line containing the name of your headphones, and click "Next". The system may ask for a password, in which case enter the default code: 0000. In case of any problems or errors, you can fix them in the same way as discussed above, namely through the "Sound" tab in the control panel.
As you can see for yourself, there is nothing complicated in connecting headphones to a computer, however, sometimes the operating system or drivers may not work as you would like, which may cause some difficulties that you now know how to fix. Leave feedback in the comments on whether this article was useful, and write about your experience setting up audio devices on your computer.
I recently bought Bluetooth headphones for myself, and decided to write a small instruction on how to connect them to a laptop, or a computer on which Windows 10 is installed. In fact, everything is very simple there. And if everything is fine, then the connection process takes less than a minute. But there are times when things don't work out. For example, you cannot turn on Bluetooth in Windows 10, the computer does not see wireless headphones, the connection fails, no sound is played, etc. Therefore, in this instruction I will show how to connect Bluetooth headphones to a computer. And if something doesn’t go according to plan, some error appears, or other problems arise, then you describe your case in the comments. I will try to help everyone.
In Windows 10, working with Bluetooth is much better organized than in previous versions. The system itself almost always automatically finds and installs the Bluetooth adapter driver, understands which device you have connected to the computer, and how to "communicate" with it. After connecting my JBL E45BT headphones to an ASUS laptop via Bluetooth, I realized that at least something in Windows 10 works stably.
In the playback device settings, I set everything up in such a way that after turning off the power to the headphones, the sound automatically goes to the speakers. And after turning on the headphones, literally in a couple of seconds they automatically connect to the laptop and the sound goes to the headphones. That is, once set up the connection, and in the future, the headphones are connected automatically. I will also write about this at the end of the article. You may find this information useful.
What do you need to connect Bluetooth headphones to a computer or laptop?
There are several nuances:
- If you have a laptop, then it most likely has a built-in Bluetooth adapter. This is very easy to check by looking at the specifications of your laptop. All you need to do is install the Bluetooth adapter driver if Windows 10 didn't install it by itself. Most often, the driver is installed automatically. In the settings, in the "Devices" section, you should have a tab "Bluetooth and other devices". I wrote more about this in the article:.
- If you have a desktop computer (PC), then Bluetooth is most likely not on it. Although, if I'm not mistaken, some new motherboards have a built-in adapter. If it is not there, then you will not be able to connect the headphones. But there is a solution, you can buy a USB Bluetooth adapter. How to choose it, I wrote in the article. It is connected to the USB port of the computer, the driver is installed on it (automatically, from the included CD, or from the Internet), and you can connect your Bluetooth headphones to your PC. The price of such adapters is low. Approximately, like a pack of good chips 🙂 Of course, there are also expensive models.
And of course, we need the headphones themselves, which can connect via Bluetooth connection. This is usually written on the packaging, in the specifications, etc.
Connect Bluetooth headphones to Windows 10
I think it's better to do everything step by step. So it will be more clear, and it’s easier for me to write instructions.
1 First we need to enable Bluetooth on our laptop or PC. If it's not already enabled. If enabled, there should be a blue icon in the notification bar. And if it is not there, then you can open the notification center and turn it on by clicking on the appropriate button.
But you can not do this, but immediately go to the parameters and activate it there.
2 Open Start and select Settings. There, go to the section called "Devices". See screenshot.
The status should be "Connected", or "Connected voice, music".
6 Our headphones also appear in the list of connected devices. If you click on them, you can disconnect or connect, as well as delete them. Then you can reconnect, as I showed above.
After turning on the power of the headphones, they should automatically connect to the computer. I have it, without any additional settings. But the sound may not automatically go to the headphones. It needs to be switched in the management of playback devices. Now I will tell you how to fix it. Make it so that after turning on the headphones, the sound from the computer is automatically played through them. And after turning off - through the speakers, or the built-in speakers of the laptop.
Go to "Playback Devices".
Update. After the next Windows 10 update, the settings have changed a bit. To open the menu shown below, after right-clicking, select "Sounds" and go to the "Playback" tab.
Or select "Open audio settings" from the menu and set the desired audio input and output device in the settings.
Selects as an output device, or input (if you have headphones with a microphone and you need one) your Bluetooth headphones.
That's all. When I turn on my headphones, they automatically connect and music starts playing through them. When I turn it off, the speakers sound. Very comfortably.
Possible connection problems
Let's look at a few common problems:
- Problem: in the computer settings there is no Bluetooth button and a section in the parameters. Decision: You need to install the driver for the Bluetooth adapter. Check if it is in Device Manager. You also need to make sure that your computer has the adapter itself. On desktop computers, they usually do not. You need to use external ones that connect via USB.
- Problem: The computer does not find the headphones. Do not connect to a computer. Decision: you need to make sure that the headphones are turned on and searchable. The indicator on the headphones should flash blue. Turn them off and on again. They should also be close to the computer. You can try connecting them to another device. For example, to a smartphone.
- Problem: The headphones are connected to the computer, but there is no sound. Do not play sound. Decision: set their status to "Use by default" in Windows 10 settings. As I showed above.
In some cases, you may need to install drivers, or a program that can be downloaded from the website of the manufacturer of your Bluetooth stereo headset. In my case, there were no problems, everything works like clockwork. If something doesn't work for you, write about it in the comments.
Headphones without wires, with the help of which sound is played via Bluetooth, is an ingenious and versatile invention. These headphones are quite easy to connect to a computer or mobile phone. You get the opportunity to comfortably listen to your favorite music or audio books, watch video clips and so on. Sound reproduction with Bluetooth headphones is of high quality, so a pleasant leisure time is guaranteed. Let's figure out how to properly connect this device to a computer or phone.
How to connect wireless headphones to a computer
If you want to connect headphones to a PC and get high-quality sound through a bluetooth headset, we advise you to use the following algorithm:
Watch the video on how to properly connect bluetooth headphones to a laptop:
Connecting a Bluetooth wireless headset to your phone
Through Bluetooth headphones, you can listen to your favorite tracks or watch movies on your mobile phone. Sound reproduction in this case will remain high-quality and spectacular.
Watch the video on how to properly connect a bluetooth headset to your phone:
How to rename a Bluetooth device
Sometimes you need to change the name of your wireless device. This event is carried out quickly and simply according to the following scheme:
- You need to open a menu called "Settings" and select Bluetooth in the "Wireless & Networks" folder;
- Check if Bluetooth is enabled.
- In the Menu, select the desired section (Rename, Rename computer, Rename phone).
- Enter a new device name and confirm the choice.
In the process of choosing a wireless device that will be responsible for sound reproduction, you need to focus on the “appearance” of the headset, as well as on the amount of functionality and solid technical characteristics.
1. Modern Bluetooth devices are divided into two main types:
Each of us, choosing any headphones, including those with a bluetooth function, pays attention to the exterior of the device, that is, to its appearance. Today you can buy the most unusual headsets in shape and color. They not only reproduce excellent sound, but also favorably emphasize the style and tastes of their owner. In order not to get confused when choosing headphones (the range is very large), it is better to test them on the spot, try them on, evaluate the sound, characteristics, price differences. Almost all the latest models of wireless headphones are versatile, they fit the phone of any manufacturer. But it is better to check the devices for compatibility even before purchasing a headset.
In addition to the external advantages of bluetooth headphones, do not forget that the device should be as comfortable to use as possible and have a suitable weight.
If you remember the technical characteristics, then you need to take into account the duration of the headset. Battery capacity, you see, plays an important role. The shorter the distance from the headphones to the phone, the longer they will function. It is very convenient when you can recharge the headset via the USB port. In this case, you can not look for sockets, but simply connect to a regular computer or laptop for recharging.
Wireless technologies have entered our lives for quite a long time, replacing not always convenient cable connections. It is difficult to overestimate the advantages of such a connection - this is freedom of action, and quick switching between devices, and the ability to "hang" several gadgets on one adapter. Today we’ll talk about wireless headphones, or rather, how to connect them to a computer.
Most modern models of wireless headphones come with Bluetooth or a radio module in the kit, and connecting them comes down to a series of simple manipulations. If the model is old or designed to work with built-in adapters, then a number of additional steps will have to be performed here.
Option 1: Connection via complete module
In this case, we will use the adapter that comes with the headphones and can look like a box with a 3.5 mm mini jack plug or a small device with a USB connector.
- We connect the adapter to the computer and, if necessary, turn on the headphones. One of the cups should have an indicator indicating that the connection has occurred.
- Next, you need to programmatically connect the device to the system. To do this, go to the menu "Start" and in the search bar start writing the word Bluetooth. Several links will appear in the window, including the one we need.
- After the completed actions, it will open "Add Device Wizard". At this point, pairing must be enabled. Most often this is done by holding the power button on the headphones for a few seconds. In your case, it may be different - read the instructions for the gadget.
- We are waiting for the appearance of a new device in the list, select it and click "Further".
- Upon completion "Master" will inform you that the device has been successfully added to the computer, after which you can close it.
- Let's go to "Control Panel".
- Let's go to the applet "Devices and Printers".
- We find our headphones (by name), click on the RMB icon and select the item "Bluetooth Operations".
- Next, there is an automatic search for the services necessary for the normal operation of the device.
- When the search is completed, press "Listen to music" and wait until the inscription appears "Bluetooth connection established".
- Ready. Now you can use headphones, including those with a built-in microphone.
Option 2: Connecting headphones without a module
This option implies the presence of a built-in adapter, which is observed on some motherboards or laptops. To check, just go to "Device Manager" in "Control Panels" and find a branch Bluetooth. If not, then there is no adapter.
If it is not there, then it will be necessary to purchase a universal module in the store. It looks, as already mentioned above, as a small device with a USB connector.
Usually, a driver disk is included in the package. If it is not there, then perhaps additional software is not required to connect a specific device. Otherwise, you will have to search for the driver on the network in manual or automatic mode.
Manual mode - search for a driver on the official website of the manufacturer. Below is an example with a device from Asus.
Automatic search is carried out directly from "Device Manager".
Further actions will be exactly the same as in the case of the complete module.
Conclusion
Manufacturers of modern equipment are doing everything possible to facilitate the work with their products. Connecting bluetooth headphones or a headset to a computer is a fairly simple operation and after reading this article it will definitely not cause any difficulties even for an inexperienced user.
