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Windows 11 Bluetooth Headphones Keep Disconnecting [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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For a lot of people, listening to music on their phone, tablet, or laptop is an important part of their day. This can be done through headphones or speakers but technology has advanced and now Bluetooth headsets are growing in popularity because of their convenience.

Bluetooth is a popular method that uses short-range radio signals to communicate with devices and transfer data between two devices such as your phone and your headphones.

While they are convenient for use, Bluetooth headphones aren’t perfect, and they do have their own share of problems For instance, Bluetooth headphones are prone to disconnections.

Why do my Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting?

Bluetooth headphones are great when they’re working, but not so much when they’re not. If your Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting, you need to find the root cause before you attempt to fix it.

Some of the possible reasons why they keep disconnecting include:

Should you experience any of the above issues and your Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting, there are some solutions to fix the problem.

What can I do if my Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting?

What can I do if my Bluetooth headphones keep disconnecting?

1. Restart the Bluetooth service

2. Update Bluetooth drivers

When it comes to updating and uninstalling drivers, the manual process can be a bit tedious. If you are looking for a shortcut,Outbyte Driver Updateris the answer.

This is a third-party tool that does all the work for you by downloading, installing, and updating your drivers. What’s even better is that it is absolutely safe for your PC and keeps your drivers up-to-date so you never have to keep tabs on outdated drivers.

3. Uninstall and reinstall Bluetooth drivers

4. Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

What can I do if Windows cannot detect my Bluetooth headphones?

If Windows does not detect your headphones at all, there could be an issue with the USB port or USB controller on your computer.

To test if this is a problem try plugging another device into the same port. If nothing happens, then you should try a different USB port on your computer or try plugging something else into the port you’re trying to use.

If you have recently upgraded from an older version of Windows to Windows 11 and are now having problems with your Bluetooth device, the problem could be outdated drivers.

Try installing Windows updates and see if your headphones can now be detected.

To check for Windows updates:

If you have tried all the solutions listed above and you are still having connection problems, it may be time toconsider a new pair of Bluetooth headphones with high performance.

Another common issue you may experience is yourheadphones not working but with our step-by-step guide, you should be able to fix the issue in no time.

Let us know which solution worked for you by leaving a comment down below.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.

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Claire Moraa

Windows Software Expert

With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.