How to Fix Bluetooth Headphones That Keep Disconnecting

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When you’re listening to your favorite music with your Bluetooth headphones, it’s a frustrating experience when they suddenly start disconnecting. Sometimes, they will cut out completely and force you to reconnect, while other times, they will just drop off for a few seconds before connecting again. In either case, it’s important to figure out why this is happening and find a fix for it.

The first step is to make sure your Bluetooth devices are within range. Bluetooth ranges are usually around 30 feet (about 10 meters). If you’re unsure, try moving the devices closer to each other and see if that helps.

Alternatively, you can use a Bluetooth range extender to increase the range of your devices. This will ensure they’re always in range and won’t cut out or disconnect when you’re a distance away from each other.

Nearby Interference, Signal Blocker, or Jammer

This is a common cause of Bluetooth connection issues and can happen when your headphone’s radio waves are interrupted by other wireless connections in the area. For example, your PC, wireless telephone, radio, TV, and Satellite phones may use signals that can disrupt your headphone’s Bluetooth connection.

If you have any of these in the same room, move them to another location or remove and turn off your devices. Metal doors and devices also alter Bluetooth signals, which can make it hard for your headphone to communicate with your smart device.

Check for Bluetooth Driver Updates

Often, Bluetooth connectivity problems are caused by outdated drivers on your computer. You can update these drivers manually or through the official Bluetooth software. If you don’t update your drivers, your Bluetooth headset won’t connect to your laptop or desktop properly.

Clear Your Bose Product Memory of Previously-Connected Bluetooth(r) Devices

Your Bose product remembers the last several devices it connected to so it can quickly reconnect to them. If your device keeps connecting to a previous device, you can clear its memory by following these instructions:

In the settings of the Bluetooth device, find the list of previously-connected products and remove your product from it.

Reset Your Headphones

A hard reset on your headphones is a quick and simple way to get them back to their factory default settings. Typically, you can do this by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds.

If you’re not sure how to perform a hard reset, read your user manual. The process will vary depending on the brand.

You can also try re-pairing your headphones to see if that fixes the issue. If the problem still persists, you might want to consider getting a new pair of headphones.

The other common reason that Bluetooth headsets keep disconnecting is low battery. This is because a Bluetooth connection drains the batteries of the smart device that’s using it, and when the battery runs out, it automatically turns off Bluetooth to save power.

If your headphone’s battery is dead, it can still be connected to a compatible device via the audio jack. However, it will cut out and require a charge to resume working. Thankfully, many modern headphones feature a rechargeable battery.