Here are fixes to try for all types of headphones, including wireless, standard, and earbuds.
Turn on the headphones.
Turn the headphones off and on again.
Recharge most headphones using a micro USB port on one of the earpieces.
Check the USB power requirements.
Some headphones can connect to a gadget viaUSB.
While some headphones can connect to an audio source via USB, not all devices supportUSB headphones.
If a gadget doesn’t support USB headphones, there’s little you’re free to do.
You might want to exchange them for headphones that use either Bluetooth or a traditional audio jack.
Turn on Bluetooth on the headphones.
Turn up the volume.
Then check the volume on your paired gear.
Successfully pair the Bluetooth headphones with the gear.
New headphones don’t send audio to your devices straight out of the box.
First, you should probably pair the headphones to your smartphone, PC, or another source.
Bluetooth pairing instructions differ depending on your headphones' brand and model.
Find specific pairing instructions in the equipment manual or on the manufacturer’s website.
Re-pair the headphones to the phone or computer.
Remove your headphones' pairing and thenre-pair the headphones with your phoneor computer.
Sometimes re-adding your headphones to your gear after removing the headphones can fix connectivity issues.
Disconnect unused devices from the headphones.
One way to prevent conflicts is to unpair anything you’re not using.
Check the audio output.
The name of the active audio output usually displays within the app producing the audio.
Remove the wired connection.
A wired connection can often override a Bluetooth connection.
Check for damage by bending the cable.
A common cause of headphone issues is a damaged audio cable.
Perform only gentle bends to check for a damaged cable.
Bend it as if you’re rolling it along the edges of a small coin.
Try a different app.
Quitting the app and opening it again could also fix any bugs you experienced.
Check the audio jack.
The headphone jack on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone may be broken.
Check the headphones on another equipment.
If possible, use your headphones with a different audio source to see if the headphones work.
Try other headphones or earphones on the same gear while running the same app.
Similar to the above advice, doing this can pinpoint where the problem is.
Update the headphone’s firmware.
Many modern headphones requirefirmwareupdates to fix bugs and run properly.
you could often download and install these updates wirelessly using the official smartphone app.
Update the operating system for the computer or unit.
Restart the computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Arestart can fix a host of tech problems, including those associated with malfunctioning headphones.
Turn off Bluetooth on unused devices.
You may need to turn your headphones off and on again after disabling Bluetooth on your other devices.
Causes of Headphone Problems
Headphone technical problems are as varied as the number of models available.
Sometimes a damaged headphone cable or Bluetooth connectivity issues result in aheadphone jack not working.
Often, it’s frustrating to turn the noise-cancellation feature on or off as intended.
Still, there are many simple reasons that headphones aren’t working that span all types of headphones.
Wait for the parts to air dry, then reassemble your headphones.
Don’t put the parts in rice.
First,update the Windows audio drivers.
Reconnect your headphones and revamp your equipment’s Bluetooth drivers.
If you’re connected to a PC, run theWindows Audio Troubleshooterandresetthe Windows audio service.
