Bluetooth headphones connected but no sound in Windows
Your headphones are paired but not set as the audio output. Switch them in Volume mixer. If that doesn't work, update your Bluetooth drivers — outdated drivers cause most audio problems.
Bluetooth headphones need pairing (so Windows knows about them) and audio routing (so Windows sends sound to them). Being connected doesn't automatically route sound there. Updating your Bluetooth drivers and setting the headphones as the default output fixes most problems.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Re-pairing multiple times without updating drivers — the driver issue remains and prevents proper connection
- Running multiple audio devices at once and then blaming the headphones when audio goes to a USB speaker instead
- Assuming the headphones are broken when the real problem is Windows settings
Signs you need professional help
- Headphones work perfectly on your phone but nothing works on Windows — your Bluetooth adapter can have a hardware issue
- All your Bluetooth devices fail to work together (mouse, keyboard, headphones) — your Bluetooth adapter can be failing
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