Bluetooth devices, especially audio ones are extremely convenient as they don’t hold you down near your computer or mobile while you move around the room. However, Bluetooth audio devices can also sometimes show different issues. The device failing to produce any sound even after connecting it is one such error.
It usually occurs due to minor issues with the device or your system settings, which you may troubleshoot very easily. It is also possible that the Bluetooth or the device’s driver has some defects. You need to update or reinstall them in such scenarios.
So let’s get into more detailed troubleshooting steps and solutions for your issue.
How to Fix Bluetooth Connected But No Sound?
In this article, we have only considered certain versions of Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS systems while providing the steps. Other versions may need different steps. So if you may’t find the settings or options we have provided, we recommend checking the official website to learn how to perform the relevant steps.
Before you begin, there are a few troubleshooting steps you may perform to narrow down the reason for the issue. They are as follows:
If your device doesn’t work in any device, it’s likely damaged and you need to repair or replace it.
Also, if only a certain application shows the issue, you need to check its sound settings and ensure everything is alright. It is also possible that the app doesn’t have the necessary audio codecs, so install those as well.
If the issue is with your system, go through successive solutions to resolve your issue.
Re-pair the Headphone
The first thing you should do is re-pair the headset or earphone with your system. In many cases, if you connect the Bluetooth device with a system after disconnecting it from another, it doesn’t produce any sound. Re-pairing the device is a good solution to resolve such issues.
You should also check your audio settings and ensure the Bluetooth device is the default speaker on your computer or mobile device. The steps you need to take differ between the systems and it’s also better to check for additional issues in some of them.
First,pair and connect your Bluetooth headsetor earphone to your computer or mobile and follow the necessary steps below:
If you are experiencing the issue on aWindows system, you might be able to resolve the issueusing some troubleshooters. Windows includes such troubleshooters to scan and repair minor issues with your system. Additionally, in case it can’t make the necessary changes, it asks you to do so yourself.
You need to run both the Bluetooth troubleshooter and the Audio troubleshooter to account for errors on either software component. Here’s how you may do so:
