Pretty much, the debate between Bluetooth headphones and their wired counterparts have been settled to an understandable extent. That is at least true unless you don’t agree with those who feel that having a wired set is better.
But of course, it will always beat down to the needs you have and the fact that there are many Bluetooth headphones that actually serve better than wired ones. Inasmuch as they have been around for a generous amount of time, there are a number of Bluetooth headphone problems that many people are yet to fully understand enough to solve.
These problems are easy to get you frustrated, but trust me, you don’t need a degree in headphone engineering (if there is something like that) to solve them.
Here are some very common Bluetooth headphone problems and very easy ways of solving them:
Some general reasons you will definitely have some problems with your Bluetooth headphones include:
- Compatibility: There are some wireless headphones that are not compatible with iPhone or other operating systems. Because of this, trying to have the device connect is only an exercise in futility. Because of this, before selecting your wireless or any headphones for that matter, you will need to check to see the compatibility with your device.
- Android Version: If you are running on anything less than Android 4.3 version of Bluetooth, you cannot trust enough to have everything move flawlessly for you. Hence ensuring that you get a good android version is very good.
- Outdated software: You need to get all the necessary software on your device updated, and this most especially the one that controls your wireless headphones.
- Process of pairing: Pairing of Bluetooth headphones is pretty basic most time. Other times, you may need to check and follow the recommended pairing process by the manufacturers. In fact, I will suggest that you always do this if you get a new wireless headset
Bluetooth Headset Is Unable to Connect
One of the main problems that you will come to notice with Bluetooth headset is as regards its connectivity. Sometimes it may not connect, most especially to new devices no matter how hard you may seem to be trying.
Solution
If your Bluetooth headphones refuse to connect, you need to check the Bluetooth settings on your phone or connecting device, and it may be as simple as you forgetting to turn on your Bluetooth. While very unlikely, it is still possible. If your device has a Bluetooth that is turned on, then it could again be that the Bluetooth is hidden and cannot be discovered.
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Another thing that doesn’t allow for Bluetooth connectivity is the level of the battery. If your battery life is low, the device may not be able to connect as such that is also important to have checked.
One more thing that may stop you from connecting is when your Wi-Fi is active when trying to connect. If you need to stream, ensure that you have established your connection before putting on your Wi-Fi. Turning on the Bluetooth first is the best way to take care of this problem.
Once you have done all these but you are still unable to connect to your Bluetooth headset, you may as well need to delete the Bluetooth setting from your device and have it re-established. That is if you have used it previously. If not, turning off the Bluetooth from both ends and putting them back on should help.
Lastly, you probably have too many Bluetooth pairings on your device. Go ahead and delete old ones that you don’t use always and those that you won’t need again. This is because some devices don’t always give you the best when overwhelmed with many connections.
Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting
Something that can test your nerves is listening to your great music and all the while, you have to keep reconnecting your device because the Bluetooth connection keeps breaking. It can really be frustrating, but so also it can be very easy to fix.
Solution
There are different things that may cause this problem, but the most likely culprit is that you are switching in and out of Bluetooth range. It is very important that you get yourself in the right range between your headphones and your smartphone or any device. Most headphones give up to 30 feet range, so know your own and maintain it.
More so, it may be because of the stress you are putting on your device with many other devices all trying to connect to it. What you can simply do is to disconnect the other devices that are trying to connect to your device.
Remember the thing about not connecting to your wireless headphones because the power of your device is low? As it turns out, that problem can also cause the headphones to keep disconnecting. You need to understand that poor battery on either side of the connection can easily lead to this.
Unpairing and pairing your headset may also be a very simple solution to this problem.
Bluetooth headset not sounding good
Nothing hits the rocks like bad sounding headphones. With wireless headphones, a bad sound may not necessarily be as a result of the headset itself, but maybe just because of the Bluetooth. Sometimes this problem may not last long, but still, in its short stay, it may manage to spoil your pleasure.
Solution
The reason behind this may be as a result of distance since Bluetooth headphones have their range if connectivity. The farther you get from the recommended range, the more it struggles to keep things in place. Also, when there is too much interference from other wireless due to competition in radio frequency, you may also get this sort of problem.
Hence all you need to do is to ensure that you stay decently within range and avoid any obstruction which may be something between the headset and the connecting device which may as well be your smartphone. What is likewise important is to ensure that you don’t get too much in a place where you can get too much wireless interference.
Performance is not the best and the sound isn’t very good
Sometimes, you will come to realize that after functioning very well for some time, your wireless headphones don’t get to be delivered as much as they do or they don’t sound as great as you would want them to.
Solution
The problem that is mostly associated with this wireless headphone problem is most likely that of firmware going out of date. The simple and obvious solution is to have your firmware constantly updated. You will need to understand, though, that it is not all headphones that come with their firmware.
The ultimate guide to solving Bluetooth headphone problems
Your ultimate guide towards solving any problem you have as regards Bluetooth headphones is to try each of these solutions for any of the problems you have until you have the solutions. This is because failure to connect may even be because you have not updated your firmware or something else, so doing all the necessary things is very important for a smooth use.
If you have tried all the above and you are still unable to solve the problem, your last window out may just be to contact the manufacturers.
