Windows 10: Bluetooth headset only connecting as a pair of headphones

Discus and support Bluetooth headset only connecting as a pair of headphones in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; When I paired my Bluetooth headset it only showed it as an audio device not a headset like this. it shows that it is connected for music. Can anyone... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by camerongillam, Apr 10, 2021.

  1. Bluetooth headset only connecting as a pair of headphones


    When I paired my Bluetooth headset it only showed it as an audio device not a headset like this.

    it shows that it is connected for music. Can anyone help me be able to connect it as a headset so I can use my mic that is on them


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    :)
     
    camerongillam, Apr 10, 2021
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  2. Bluetooth audio headset not recognized by Windows - won't pair/connect

    Hi,

    I've run into a problem recently with pairing my wireless Bose Soundsport headphones to my PC. Up until recently, the headphones paired and worked fine with my PC and iPhone simultaneously. I have 2 pairs of these exact headphones, and neither of them connect to this PC. However, they still connect to any other device.

    The problem I am experiencing has persisted ever since I installed a graphics driver update via the GeForce Experience application (version 397.64, released on 05/09/2018). I updated this driver as a result of a few Memory_Management BSOD's and crashes while playing Fortnite.

    Before anyone says, "Have you tried a troubleshooter / reinstall bluetooth drivers / make device discoverable / etc..." , please know that I've gone through the basic steps to solve problems like these. The only thing I haven't done is revert to a previous graphics driver - as I'd rather not do that. From a few hours of research, I haven't seen a problem similar to this.

    What I Am Experiencing:
    - I've paired and un-paired this device many times in the past. So I know the procedure.
    - When I set the headphones to "Ready to Pair", the device name is expected to appear in the device list after clicking "Add Bluetooth or other device" in Windows Bluetooth settings.
    - Instead, I only see an audio device called "Headphone" that, when clicked, will just say "Connecting..." indefinitely (see attached image).

    In the past, the "Add Bluetooth or other device" would display the name of the device (Bose Soundsport), whereas now it only displays "Headphone". Why can my PC only see the headphones?


    Bluetooth headset only connecting as a pair of headphones [​IMG]
     
    davyjones90, Apr 10, 2021
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  3. taward Win User
    Bluetooth headphones connect but headset portion does not


    All,

    I have a surface pro 4, fully updated. I also have a pair of Revo bluetooth headphones. They also feature blutetooth calling capabilities (i.e. microphone).

    I used to connect these without a problem. Recently something strange has been happening. Now when they connect on the headphones (i.e. stereo audio only) is recognized as an audio device.

    Normally Windows recognizes headsets like this as two separate devices - headphones for audio and headsets for calling. I can confirm that device manager sees them both as functioning normally. But, as shown below, the headset portion is showing as disconnected. But there is no way to connect it.


    Bluetooth headset only connecting as a pair of headphones [​IMG]


    I have uninstalled and deleted the device and re-paired it. Nothing works. Thoughts?
     
    taward, Apr 10, 2021
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  4. caperjack Win User

    Bluetooth headset only connecting as a pair of headphones

    bluetooth headphones

    setting up win10 Bluetooth and my Bluetooth headphones work fine ,but every time I reconnect the headphones I have to delete them from Bluetooth settings and let win10 pickup the headphones again ,before they will pair ,then win10 want to reboot to add the headphones ,I reboot and they work fine ,but next time I plug the headphone in again they will not pair ,don't even get an option to pair till I delete the head phones from the list ,, any suggestions ,, thank
     
    caperjack, Apr 10, 2021
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