How to Fix Bluetooth Headphones Connected but No Sound in Windows 11

Set Bluetooth Headphones as Default Output

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Overview

Often, Windows 11 may not automatically switch the audio output to your Bluetooth headphones upon connection.

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Open Sound Settings

Right-click the volume icon on the taskbar → Select Sound settings

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Choose Output

Under Output, select your Bluetooth headphones

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Access More Options

Click More sound settings → Go to the Playback tab

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Set as Default

Right-click your headphones → Select Set as Default Device

Tip: Ensure Stereo is selected over Hands-Free AG Audio for better quality

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Reconnect Your Bluetooth Headphones

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Overview

Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection can resolve temporary glitches.

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Open Bluetooth Settings

Go to Settings → Bluetooth & devices

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Remove Headphones

Click on your device → Remove device.

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Toggle Bluetooth

Turn off Bluetooth on both PC and headphones → Wait a few seconds

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Re-pair Devices

Turn Bluetooth back on → Reconnect the headphones to your PC

Tip: After pairing, verify Stereo is selected for optimal audio performance

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Update Bluetooth & Audio Drivers

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Outdated or corrupted drivers can lead to audio issues.

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Open Device Manager

Right-click Start → Select Device Manager

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Expand Bluetooth

Expand Bluetooth and Sound, video and game controllers

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Update Drivers

Right-click each device → Update driver → Search automatically

Warning: Download drivers directly from your PC or headphone manufacturer's website for better compatibility

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Restart Bluetooth Support Services

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Restarting Bluetooth-related services can fix underlying issues.

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Open Services

Press Win + R → Type services.msc → Press Enter

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Restart Bluetooth Support Service

Find it → Right-click → Click Restart

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Set to Automatic

Double-click the service → Set Startup type to Automatic

Note: Restart your PC to fully apply changes after restarting the service

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Run Audio Troubleshooter

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Overview

Utilize Windows 11's built-in troubleshooter to detect and fix audio problems.

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Open Troubleshooters

Go to Settings → System → Troubleshoot

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Run Audio Troubleshooter

Click Other troubleshooters → Run Playing Audio

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Complete On-Screen Steps

Follow all instructions provided during the troubleshooter process

Note: Even if nothing is found, restart your PC — some fixes apply only after reboot

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If none work

System Restore: Press Win + S → Type “Create a restore point” → Follow the wizard under the System Protection tab.

Reset Windows: Go to Settings → System → Recovery → Click Reset this PC → Choose whether to keep or remove files.

How to Fix Bluetooth Headphones Connected but No Sound in Windows 11

Deepak Yadav

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