Windows 10: Looking to buy new bluetooth headphones - will they work on Windows 10

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  1. Looking to buy new bluetooth headphones - will they work on Windows 10


    Hey all;
    I am planning to purchase a new pair of Bluetooth (5.x) headphones for use with both my Android 10 phone (Moto G7 Optimo Maxx) and my Windows 10 ver 2004 PC.
    My mobo is Asus Tuf Gaming X570 Plus Wifi.
    I have checked that the mobo supports BT ver 5.x, not sure whether that is 5.0, 5.1, or what. I have just updated the BIOS to the latest version yesterday.

    From what I understand, there are certain audio codecs that need to be supported by the phone or PC in order to use the headphones.
    I have been pairing my Windows PC with JBL/UA Train Wireless Sport headphones with no problems, but I want something more comfortable for long listening sessions, and maybe with a lower latency.
    I am considering the Sony WH-1000XM4, Bose 700, and even the Audio Technica ATH-M50XBT, although the ATH supports only BT ver 4.1, and does not have multipoint capability - and is not noise canceling.

    If I purchase the Sony, I'm wondering whether their app will run on Windows. The app is apparently required to set up the headphones for customized sound profiles. I suppose I would enjoy them with the default profile, but it would be nice to have the ability to customize it.

    Thanks for your advice
    Ultrarunner

    :)
     
    ultrarunner2020, Nov 3, 2020
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  2. caperjack Win User

    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, Nov 3, 2020
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  3. Iogear GBU521 Bluetooth Don. - Not Headphone Compatible on Windows 10?

    Windows 10 version 1903


    Short story: Our Iogear GBU521 Bluetooth Dongle was used on a different PC running Windows 7 to connect headphones with good-quality sound. Now, on a Dell Inspiron 580 with Windows 10, we can't get the headphones to work with the same quality anymore.

    Depth: All Windows drivers are downloadable on this page of Iogear's website: Product Drivers, Firmware & Software - IOGEAR
    However, it appears as though the Windows 8/8.1/10 driver is really designed for 8 and 8.1 and not 10. That I conclude because the file name, "GBU521_GBU421_Win8_Win8.1_BT_v12.0.0.9980.zip", does not mention Windows 10, thus suggesting my bluetooth audio problems to be originating from a driver compatibility issue.

    I've fiddled my life away with the following:
    • WinKey+R / "control panel" / Devices and Printer / (Insert Headphone Name) Properties / Services
    • Start / Settings / Devices / Audio
    • Start / Settings / System / Sound / Output / Troubleshoot
    • Settings within the Iogear bluetooth devices program, which comes with the driver on the aforementioned driver page.
    And have gone through many settings that branch off this list, restarting the computer after each change made. Sometimes it connect with good sound quality, but does not retain this quality after breaking the bluetooth connection (turning the headphones off, restarting PC).

    Quick side note: I have a new Microsoft Bluetooth 3600 Mouse connected to this dongle that works completely fine, unlike the headphones.

    A solution requires the following results, which goes along the lines of how the bluetooth headphones were connected to this same Iogear dongle on the different PC that had Windows 7:
    • The bluetooth headphones play with decent quality
    • The volume retains it's setting whenever the bluetooth connection is broken by a PC restart, or powering off/on the headphones (I've encountered configurations where the headphones always resets to maximum volume).
    • The bluetooth mouse works fine. This shouldn't be much of a concern at all.
    If we find no solutions, I will simply buy a dongle that works with Windows 10.

    I can provide screenshots if needed.
    Thank-you.
     
    ivangoabby, Nov 3, 2020
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  4. aasim1111 Win User

    Looking to buy new bluetooth headphones - will they work on Windows 10

    Bluetooth in windows 10

    So I bought a new Bluetooth headphones the skull candy uproar since my old one isn't working. It came with only the headset and usb charging cable. The problem is I can't seem to pair it to my pc. I have windows 10 by the way. There is no Bluetooth on off button in windows settings. I went to device manager but there us no icon for Bluetooth. I did everything I knew but none of it worked.I can post pictures if anyone needs.An alternative might be a Bluetooth dongle but I m not sure I'd it would work plus I paid $50 so don't wanna spend more

    I looked up on Internet and many people seem to have issues with windows 10 and Bluetooth. I thought of asking here knowing my UK friends are smart.

    Anyone have any idea of how to get Bluetooth to work on my pc.

    PS don't curse windows 10. I already know it's a mess and not a very good os.
     
    aasim1111, Nov 3, 2020
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