Bluetooth Headsets Not Showing in Playback Devices Here's How to Fix This

If Bluetooth, pair and ensure they are visible in Bluetooth Neighborhood. Right-click the speaker icon and click Playback devices. Right-click the default speakers and select Show disabled devices and Show disconnected devices . If your headphones now appear, right-click them and select Enable.

1. Why is my Bluetooth headset not visible?
2. Why are my headphones not showing up in playback devices?
3. How do I make my Bluetooth headphones visible?
4. How do I force a Bluetooth device to pair?
5. Why am I not able to connect my Bluetooth headphones to my laptop?
6. How do I enable playback devices?
7. How do I fix my headphones not being detected?
8. How do I open a playback device?

Why is my Bluetooth headset not visible?

For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Advanced> Reset Options > Reset Wi-fi, mobile & Bluetooth. For iOS and iPadOS device, you'll have to unpair all of your devices (go to Setting > Bluetooth, select the info icon and and choose Forget This Device for each device) then restart your phone or tablet.

Why are my headphones not showing up in playback devices?

Right-click on the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Sounds. Under the Playback tab, right-click on the default speakers and select Show Disabled Devices and Show Disconnected Devices. Your headphones or speakers should now appear here. Right-click the headphones or speakers and select Enable.

How do I make my Bluetooth headphones visible?

Head to General > Bluetooth and slide the Bluetooth slider to "On". Turn on your Bluetooth headset and put it in "discoverable" mode. Some headsets will go into discoverable mode for the first 60 seconds you turn them on, while others might require you to press and hold two buttons on the headset.

How do I force a Bluetooth device to pair?

Go to settings, Bluetooth, and find your speaker (There should be a list of Bluetooth devices that you last connected to). Tap on the Bluetooth speaker to connect, then turn the speaker on AFTER you pressed the connect button, while your device is trying to connect to it.

Why am I not able to connect my Bluetooth headphones to my laptop?

Make sure Airplane mode is turned off. Turn Bluetooth on and off: Select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices . Turn off Bluetooth, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. ... In Bluetooth, select the device you're having problems connecting to, and then select Remove device > Yes.

How do I enable playback devices?

Click Hardware and Sound and then Click on Sounds. Under Playback tab, right click on the empty area and make sure “Show Disabled Devices” has a check mark on it. If headphones/Speakers are disabled, it will now show up in the list. Right click on the device and Enable it.

How do I fix my headphones not being detected?

Set your headphone as the default playback device

1. Right-click on the Start button. ...
2. Click Hardware and Sound. ...
3. Look for the Playback tab, and then under it, right-click the window and select Show Disabled Devices.
4. Headphones are listed there, so right-click on your headphone deice and select Enable.
5. Click Set as Default.

How do I open a playback device?

Missing playback or recording devices in Windows Vista or 7

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Look for the Hardware and Sound link. ...
3. Click the Hardware and Sound link, then click the Sound icon or the Manage audio devices link underneath it.
4. At the top of the Sound window, click the either the Playback or Recording tab.
5. Right-click anywhere in the box where the devices are listed.