Listening to can lead to Sound on your computer Using wired headphones can lead to tangled wires and other inconveniences. So, if you decide to use Bluetooth headphones with your Mac instead, no one would blame you. At the same time, using Bluetooth headphones doesn't always mean you'll get rid of all your problems. Sometimes, you may find that the sound stops working. This article will help you fix the sound issue with Bluetooth headphones on your Mac.
What causes Bluetooth headphones on a Mac to stop playing sound?
Even if your Mac says you've connected wireless headphones, they may stop working properly for several reasons.
In some cases, your headphones may stop playing audio—or you'll hear the sound quieter than usual—because their battery is low. If this is the case, connect your headphones to a USB charger, and this should fix the problem.
On other occasions, Bluetooth headphones may stop playing audio due to a signal issue. For example, something may be interfering with the connection.
How to fix sound problem without disconnecting headphones
While you can disconnect your Bluetooth headphones from your Mac before pairing them again, let's face it – doing so takes a lot of effort.
Before disconnecting your headphones, try to see if you can fix the issue on your Mac. To do this, check the output volume.
Step 1: Go to the Apple logo in the top left of your Mac's toolbar.
Step 2: Click System Preferences when the drop-down menu appears.
Step 3: Look for the audio option, which is the microphone icon with sound waves.
Step 4: In the next window, select the Output tab at the top.
Step 5: If your device is connected, you should see it listed in the large white box. Highlight this, and audio should start playing from your headphones immediately.
You can also change the output volume below the white box and make things louder by moving the slider to the right. Make sure the Mute box is unchecked as well; you'll see this right next to it.
Once you've changed the audio output, start playing a song, video, or podcast to check if the issue is resolved.
How to disconnect and reconnect headphones
If the above solution doesn't work, you can try disconnecting and reconnecting your Bluetooth headphones to your Mac. Although this takes a little longer, the process is fairly simple and shouldn't take long.
First, you'll need to disconnect your headphones. You can do this by turning them off on the device itself, either by pressing the button or by putting the headphones back in their case.
Alternatively, you can detach them using your Mac. You have a few options. The first is to detach them from your Mac's toolbar. To do this:
Step 1: Click on the Bluetooth icon at the top of your screen. You'll find this near the right side, and it should be between the volume and Wi-Fi icon (or close to it).
Step 2: Once you select the Bluetooth icon, a list of connected devices will appear. If your headphones are connected, the headphones' logo will appear in a blue circle. Tap this once to disconnect them.
Alternatively, you can disconnect it from within the Bluetooth subsection. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Click Bluetooth Preferences below the Bluetooth icon.
Step 2: Next to your headphones, you'll see a small x icon once they're highlighted. Tap this.
When you're ready to reconnect your headphones to your Mac, restart them. If you disconnected your headphones either by turning them off on the devices themselves or using the first Bluetooth option, they should pair again once they're within range of your Mac.
However, if you choose the latter option, you'll need to reconnect them manually. To do this:
Step 1: Return to Bluetooth preferences.
Step 2: Next to your headphones, select Connect once they are on.
Install Bluetooth Headset Audio on MAC
When your Bluetooth headphones won't play audio through your Mac, it can significantly disrupt your day. Fortunately, this problem is easy to fix and won't take long.
If you've tried everything in this article to fix the sound issue with Bluetooth headphones on your Mac and the problem still persists, you may need to replace your headphones.
