Your headphones, speaker, or car audio is connected — but sound plays through your device instead. These fixes work for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and car Bluetooth.
Try This First (Works for 70% of Users)
Set your Bluetooth device as the default audio output. On Windows: Right-click speaker icon → Sound Settings → Select Bluetooth device under Output. On iPhone: Control Center → Long-press audio card → Tap AirPlay → Select device.
Common Causes
- Device connected but not set as audio output
- Volume muted on the Bluetooth device itself
- Connected in wrong profile (not "media audio")
- Corrupted pairing data needs fresh connection
- Bluetooth service frozen or glitched
- Outdated Bluetooth drivers (Windows)
- Wireless interference from other devices
- Multiple Bluetooth connections causing conflicts
Heading: Complete Fix Guide
1. Set Bluetooth as Default Output — Tell your device where to send audio
2. Check Volume on Both Devices — Bluetooth has separate volume
3. Forget & Re-Pair — Fresh connection clears corrupted data
4. Restart Bluetooth Service — Toggle off/on or restart service
5. Check Audio Profile — Must be "Connected music" not just "Connected"
6. Update Bluetooth Drivers — Windows-specific driver fix
7. Check for Interference — Move away from WiFi routers
Interactive Guide with Device-Specific Steps → https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/f162831b-bd79-4bf7-a7e1-1cd38ed3e3e4
Still No Sound After All Fixes?
If your Bluetooth device won't play audio after trying everything, there may be a hardware issue with your Bluetooth adapter, headphones, or speaker.
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Interactive Artifact
https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/f162831b-bd79-4bf7-a7e1-1cd38ed3e3e4