Windows 10: cannot access headphones or turn on blutooth

Discus and support cannot access headphones or turn on blutooth in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; HelloCannot connect audio to headphones or access Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. Strangely, my mouse is blutooth connected.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Lea Billerwell, Mar 6, 2025.

  1. cannot access headphones or turn on blutooth


    HelloCannot connect audio to headphones or access Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. Strangely, my mouse is blutooth connected.

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    Lea Billerwell, Mar 6, 2025
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  2. install bluetooth headphone on windows 10

    I can't seem to get my samsung lap top to discover my blutooth headphones. Need to access system drivers to add to blutooth list. Help! ascoco
     
    AnthonyScott5, Mar 6, 2025
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  3. Unable to access headphones after upgrading to Windows 10.

    Hi Clayton,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As per the description I understand that you are unable to access the headphones after upgrading to Windows 10, do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your laptop?
    • Is this issue specific only to the headphones?
    • Is your headphones working fine on other devices?
    • What exactly happens when you try to access the headphones?

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated drivers after upgrading to Windows 10. Try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to check if the headphones is set to playback device.

    Follow the below:

    • Connect the headphones to your device.
    • Right click on the sound icon at the bottom right corner of the taskbar.
    • Click on Playback devices.
    • Check if you are able to find the headphone in the list of connected playback devices.
    • If yes, click on the icon and then click on Set default option.
    • Click on Apply and then on OK.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates after upgrade to Windows 10.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates
      .
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates
      .
    • Try to install the updates being shown.
    Also, visit the computer manufacturer’s website and install the drivers being found and check if it helps.

    Hope it helps. Kindly reply back to us with the detailed description of this issue, we will be glad to assist you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 6, 2025
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  4. cannot access headphones or turn on blutooth

    [WTB][EU]   Beginner audiophile headphones

    i would also recommend looking at the Audio Technica m50s if this is your first step into audiophile headphones.

    most of the cans you listed will also need an amp to push them.
     
    THRiLL KiLL, Mar 6, 2025
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