Windows 10: How can I fix my bluetooth output device

My JBL sound bar is connecting via bluetooth but cannot be selected as an output device.Under System > Sound > All sound devices > Properties,I tried clicking on "Allow" but nothing happens.I have tried forgetting and adding the device back in, updating the drivers windows says it is updated to no avail.Thank you!

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Adding an output device

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Have you made any changes on your pc prior to this issue?
2. What is the make and model of the Bluetooth Speaker?
3. Since when are you facing this issue?

I suggest you to follow the methods mentioned below, to fix issues with Bluetooth speaker and check if that helps.

Method 1: Try the following steps, to add and use Bluetooth device on your computer.
Refer the following article for steps to connect Bluetooth device.

Method 2: Set Bluetooth speaker as
Default Playback device. Refer the following article under
set default device and check if that helps.

Method 3: If you are still facing issues with getting audio output from your Bluetooth speaker, you can try the following troubleshooting steps to
fix Bluetooth problems
on your pc.

Reply with the information, so that we can help you fix your issue.

Hope it helps.

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Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

no audio output device installed

I've tried every step that was suggested, still getting no audio output device installed.

 

No audio output device

Hello!
I have a common problem: my Windows 10 has No Audio Output Device.
System configuration:

• Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBN (laptop)
• Windows 10 Pro, version 1909, build 18363.535;
• Current updates;

Device manager shows these audio devices:

• High Definition Audio Device (driver version 10.0.18362.356)
• Intel Display Audio (10.27.0.6)
• ASUS Xonar U3 (10.0.8.2164)

i.e. the problem persists even with an external (USB) audio device, recognized by the system.

I performed a sanity check on this issue. Sound works when I boot into Ubuntu live. Therefore, it is not a hardware problem, and is indeed a Windows problem.

Solutions that have not worked so far:

1. Audio troubleshooter (issues found: check audio device, nothing else)
2. Rolling back drivers
3. Uninstalling audio devices
4. Uninstalling any audio-related devices, incl. the likes of bluetooth speakers
5. Updating audio drivers (from both built-in drivers and from manufacturer's site)
6. Installing a generic audio device (installing a generic USB audio device does not succeed, and installing a generic Realtek device resulted in a BSOD)

Do you have any ideas for fixing this?