{"id":1079,"date":"2017-05-15T15:44:53","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T15:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sorcim.com\/blog\/?p=1079"},"modified":"2024-12-25T23:14:20","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T23:14:20","slug":"bluetooth-headphone-wont-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sorcim.com\/blog\/bluetooth-headphone-wont-work","title":{"rendered":"Bluetooth Headphone Won’t Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

The short-range wireless technology in Bluetooth<\/strong> headphones is designed to make use of radio waves rather than the standard cables.<\/p>\n

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It has several benefits over the traditional wired headphones. It makes a lot easier to enjoy your favorite music anytime, anywhere. If your Bluetooth<\/strong> headphone doesn\u2019t work, you might want to go through all the possibilities given in this article.<\/p>\n

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Turn On Bluetooth Discovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bluetooth Discovery<\/b> feature enables searching, connecting and transferring data with other devices. In order to pair a Bluetooth headphone to your computer or laptop, it is important to switch on this feature.<\/p>\n

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  1. Type Bluetooth Settings<\/strong> in the Search Box<\/b> on the taskbar.
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  2. Make sure that the Bluetooth option is turned On<\/b>. (Move the slider to the right if it isn\u2019t).\n

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    Make sure the slider is turned On<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  3. Now click the More Bluetooth options<\/b> link.
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  4. In the new dialog that opens, click the Options<\/b> tab.<\/li>\n
  5. Select the checkbox for Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC<\/b>.\n

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    Make sure Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC option is enabled<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  6. Also, select the checkboxes for Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect<\/b> and Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area<\/b>.
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  7. Click OK<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Restart Essential Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Services comprise of a class of programs that are essentially designed to continuously run in the background. Make sure that any services required for the smooth working of your Bluetooth connection aren\u2019t stopped.<\/p>\n

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    1. Press Windows Key<\/b> + X<\/b>, select Run<\/b>.
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    2. Type services.msc<\/b> and press Enter<\/b>.\n

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      Opening up Services<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    3. Right-click the service named Bluetooth Handsfree Service<\/b> or Bluetooth Support Service<\/b> and select Start<\/b>.
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    4. Right-click it again and choose Properties<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    5. Make sure the service is set to automatically run at the Windows Boot Interval<\/b>.<\/li>\n
    6. Click Apply<\/b> | OK<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Provide Registry Permissions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Your system must be equipped with the necessary permissions to access the entries related to Bluetooth device in Windows Registry<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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      1. Type RegEdit<\/b> in the Search Box<\/b> and press Enter<\/b>.\n

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        Opening up Registry Editor<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
      2. Open RegEdit<\/b> from the Search Results<\/b>.<\/li>\n
      3. Locate the following subkey:\n