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How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PC

Want to know how to connect Bluetooth Headphones to PC? Having trouble connecting and configuring it on Windows 10 or Windows 7?

Stop worrying. You are at your last stop. Because here I’m going to show you various methods to connect Bluetooth headphones to your Windows 7 or Windows 10 PC.

Listening to Music have changed years after years. In the past, large boom boxes were used to listen to music which were very difficult to carry. Even these devices disturb other people around them through loud music. Then a few years later, Headphones and earphones were introduced. These devices were super handy and cheap. The biggest advantage was that you can put them in your ears and carry anywhere with you. No other than you can hear its music too.

Nevertheless, a major limitation was that you have to connect them to your device with a wire every time to listen to music. So lastly, these headphones are made wireless to avoid any use of wires with it. You can connect these wireless headphones to your Mobile or PC. You need to have Bluetooth or Wireless feature pre-installed on your PC to use them and it’s not that easy as wired headphones to just plug and play.

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So here in this article, I’m going to show you certain methods to easily connect your Bluetooth Headphones to your PC. I will cover all major operating systems used, to show you how to connect it to your PC. At last, I will also show you ways to connect the same even if your PC doesn’t have a BlueTooth feature. So let’s now start with our article.

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones to PC

Here in this section, I will show you different methods for the different operating systems installed on your computer.  The operating system I will be covering is Windows 7, Windows 10 and Mac OS. All these operating systems require you to just connect your Headphone with the Bluetooth of your PC. But they have different UI and different settings in them which will make doing this dissimilar. So let’s now start with our first method.

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones to Windows 7

Here, I will show you how to connect Bluetooth Headphones to PC on Windows 7. Windows 7 is the older version of Microsoft’s operating system. Being two generations older it still has a lot of userbase due to its stability. So let’s learn to connect Bluetooth Headphones on Windows 7. Follow the steps mentioned below briefly to do so.

  • First, make sure your PC using the latest update of the latest Bluetooth drivers compatible with your PC Manufacturer and operating system.
  • Next, press the power button of your headphone to Power ON it. Make sure your headphones are in pairing mode. Check the device or visit the manufacturer’s website to learn how.
  • Now turn on your Bluetooth on your PC using your Keyboard shortcut or,
  • Click on the Start button and then click on Devices and Printers in the settings tray.

devices and printers connect bluetooth headphones windows 7

  • In the Devices and Printers options, click on Add a Device.
  • Select your device from the list and click on Next.

my devices bluetooth headphones windows 7

  • Follow any other instructions that might appear.

Done, your Headphone is now connected using Bluetooth on your PC. You can now start playing any type of music on your PC and listen to it on your Headphones. Note that for your headphones to appear in the Devices list on your Computer, wait for at least 20 seconds after turning it ON.

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones to Windows 10

Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft‘s operating systems. Due to automatic updates by Microsoft, a large group of people are now on Windows 10. This version of Windows includes a lot of new features, UI and Settings. Due to these changes, the method is a bit different than Windows 7. So let’s now start learning ‘How to connect Bluetooth headphones on PC‘ using Windows 10.

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  • First, make sure your PC using the latest update of the latest Bluetooth drivers compatible with your PC Manufacturer and operating system.
  • Next, press the power button of your headphone to Power ON it. Make sure your headphones are in pairing mode. Check the device or visit the manufacturer’s website to learn how.
  • On your Computer, press the Windows key from your Keyboard.
  • Click on settings from this Start Menu.
  • Now click on Devices from the new Window.

devices settings windows 10

  • Click on Bluetooth & other devices option and then slide the slider under Bluetooth to turn the Bluetooth On.
  • Under Bluetooth & other devices option, click on Add Bluetooth or other devices.
  • An Add a Device window will pop-up. Click on Bluetooth from this window.
  • Search and click on your Headphones Model number from the Device list.
  • A window will appear displaying your Device is Connected.

Done! You have Successfully connected your Bluetooth Headphones to your Windows 10 PC. You can now start playing any type of music on your PC and listen to it on your Headphones. Note that for your headphones to appear in the Devices list on your Computer, wait for at least 20 seconds after turning it ON.

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Connecting Bluetooth Headphones to Mac OS

Mac OS is a whole different operating system than Windows operating system. They are very less similar to each other and so are the methods to Connect Bluetooth devices on them. So this section is going to teach you how to connect Bluetooth Headphones on PC using Mac OS. So without wasting any further time let us get straight to the method.

  • First, make sure your PC using the latest update of the latest Bluetooth drivers compatible with your PC Manufacturer and operating system.
  • Next, press the power button of your headphone to Power ON it. Make sure your headphones are in pairing mode. Check the device or visit the manufacturer’s website to learn how.
  • Now on your Mac PC, from the icon tray, click on Bluetooth icon.
  • From the drop-down list click on Set up Bluetooth Device.

bluetooth settings mac os

  • Locate your Device model from the devices list in the Window and click on Continue.
  • Let the Device Pairing to complete.
  • Now click on Quit.

Hurray! That’s it. You have successfully learned all the methods to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your PC. You have covered all the methods covering all the most used operating systems. All these methods use the Bluetooth feature to connect your Bluetooth headphones to it. But what if your PC doesn’t have BlueTooth feature inbuilt with it. I will be solving your query in the next section. So let’s start with it.

How Can I Connect My Bluetooth Headset To My Computer Without Bluetooth?

Generally, it is not possible to connect your Bluetooth Headphones to your PC without any external component. Since it is a Bluetooth headphone, you can’t connect it using any other wireless technology. So all you need is a Bluetooth Adapter to add Bluetooth feature to your Device to connect your Headphones.

Bluetooth adapter is an external USB drive, which adds Bluetooth to your PC. It is like a plug-play device by which you can simply have Bluetooth in your PC by plugging it in the USB drive. You can check out some of the Best Bluetooth Adapter. After connecting your Bluetooth Adapter to your PC you can simply follow the above-given steps depending on your Operating system.

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Let’s connect Bluetooth Headphones to PC

You have successfully learned all the methods required to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your PC. If you are having any difficulty or queries or doubts regarding any of the methods mentioned above. Feel free to mention them in the Comments Section below. I’ll be more than happy to help you with it. I hope now you don’t have to search anymore ‘How to connect Bluetooth headphones to PC’ on the Internet.

FAQ

Why Won’t My Headphones Connect to My Computer?

There could be a number of reasons your headphones aren’t connecting to your computer. Check to make sure Bluetooth is on and discoverable for both your computer and your headphones. Not to mention check that the sound is actually turned on on your computer. If you can’t connect, try turning your computer on and off again. As well as turning off your Bluetooth then turning it back on again.

Does My PC Have Bluetooth?

To check if your PC has Bluetooth, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Open your “Start Menu” on your PC
  • Step 2: Select the option “Device Manager”
  • Step 3: Look for “Bluetooth Radio”

If you find Bluetooth Radio on your computer, then it is Bluetooth Compatible.

Can I Add Bluetooth to My Computer?

Yes, there are a wide variety of Bluetooth adapters on the market today.

How Do I Make My Bluetooth Headphones Discoverable?

Making your Bluetooth headphones discoverable may be different depending upon the model. However, on most models you simply hold down the power button for a few seconds. If this doesn’t work, take a look at the user guide that came with your headphones.

How Do I Put My Wireless Headphones in Pairing Mode?

Placing your Bluetooth headphones in Pairing mode is the same as making it discoverable on most brands. Simply hold down the power button for a few seconds.

How Do I Reset My Wireless Bluetooth Headphones?

In order to reset your wireless Bluetooth headphones, you will need to hold down the power button for 10 seconds. Your headphones LED light should blink. All in all, once it is finished blinking the reset is finished for your headphones.

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Jeff Peterson

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