Wireless Bluetooth headphones are a highly convenient piece of technology, but glitches and connectivity issues are a common complaint for users. Fortunately, a wide variety of issues can be solved with a quick reset. However, resetting Bluetooth headphones isn’t always easy. The exact method varies from brand to brand, and you probably don’t still have the instruction manual at hand! To help you reset your Bluetooth headphones, we’ve put together this complete guide on how to reset any brand of wireless headphones. We tried listing out all the most popular brands out there, so read on to find yours!
A General Guide to Resetting Bluetooth Headphones
Although different brands of headphones have their unique way of resetting their connection, there is a general guide to resetting most Bluetooth headphones.
How to Reset Bluetooth Headphones According to Brand
Of course, the reset method does vary according to brand. If you’re looking for a more specific guide, then you’re in luck! We’ve got the exact techniques for resetting some of the most popular brands of Bluetooth headphones below. Here are a few common headphone brands that we’ll be covering in this article:
AirPods Anker Audio Technica Beats Blackweb Bluedio Bose Bowers & Wilkins JBL Jabra Jaybird LG Marshall Mpow ONN Panasonic Philips Poly (formerly Plantronics) Samsung Sennheiser Skullcandy Sony Taotronics
How to reset AirPods
How to reset Anker headphones
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How to reset Audio Technica headphones
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How to reset Beats headphones
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How to reset Blackweb headphones
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How to reset Bluedio headphones
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How to reset Bose headphones
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How to reset Bowers & Wilkins headphones
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How to reset JBL headphones
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How to reset Jabra headphones
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How to reset Jaybird headphones
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How to reset LG headphones
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How to reset Marshall headphones
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How to reset MPOW headphones
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How to reset ONN headphones
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How to reset Panasonic headphones
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How to reset Philips headphones
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How to reset Poly (formerly Plantronics) headphones
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How to reset Samsung headphones
How to reset Sennheiser headphones
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How to reset Skullcandy headphones
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How to reset Sony headphones
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How to reset TaoTronics headphones
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When Should You Reset Your Bluetooth Headphones
When you reset your Bluetooth headphones, you are reverting them to factory settings, thus eliminating any bugs or glitches that might be causing your problems. Resetting your Bluetooth headphones is helpful:
If your Bluetooth headset won’t connect with your smartphone or laptop If the Bluetooth headphones won’t charge If your smartphone can’t find your Bluetooth headphones If your device can find the headphones, but the two won’t pair successfully If your headphones keep disconnecting from your device, even though they’re both fully charged If you’re watching a video and the audio is delayed If the sound is full of static or audio stutters If you can connect your Bluetooth headphones, but there is no sound coming out, even when the headphones are set as the Default Playback device.
Aside from fixing your connectivity issues and software glitches, resetting will also get rid of any user-imposed settings that could be messing up your audio. However, resetting your headphones will not fix any damage your headphones may have endured. If your headphones are glitching because of wear and tear on the electronics or because of water damage, then a reset will not help.
What if the Reset Doesn’t Work?
If the reset didn’t do anything, there are many other things you can try to solve your Bluetooth problems. You can:
Make sure your device’s Bluetooth is turned on. Unpair all devices connected to your headset. Restart your smartphone or laptop. Delete your headset from your device and rediscover it. Make sure your headset is in close proximity to your device. Charge your headset and your device. Move away from possible interferences, such as your wi-fi router or a USB 3.0 port. Update your Bluetooth headset’s firmware.
If the problem only exists when connecting to a specific device, ensure you are connected properly. You may consult these guides on how to connect, the possible problems you may encounter, and their solutions:
Connecting your Bluetooth headphones to Windows PC Connecting your Bluetooth headphones to Mac Connecting your Bluetooth headphones to Switch Connecting your Bluetooth headphones to Xbox One Connecting your Bluetooth headphones to TV
And if all else fails, take your headphones to a professional repair center and get them fixed or replaced.
Conclusion
Learning how to reset your Bluetooth headphones is valuable. When you want to listen to your favorite music, watch videos, or take calls hands-free without a hitch, knowing how to do a reset can do the trick if you’re running up against common Bluetooth headset issues. Of course, there are other quick fixes you can try, which we outlined above. If we missed any, please let us know in the comments below!
