How to fix no bluetooth audio output

Jason Kim 20 Reputation points
2026-07-08T20:06:17.5033333+00:00

no audio output on bluetooth connected earbuds

I am on windows 11 Home 25h2 version

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Ferdinand Nanalig 32,965 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-07-09T22:52:42.7733333+00:00

Please hover your mouse over the sound icon in the lower-right corner, then right-click it and select Troubleshoot Sound. Let the troubleshooter finish its task, then this should either resolve the problem or display an error message.

If that doesn't work, we need to remove the Audio driver from the Device Manager and restart the PC to reinstall it.

Here are the steps to completely remove a Device from your computer.

Step 1. Use the Windows key + X shortcut.

Step 2. Select Device Manager.

Step 3. Expand the entry Sound, Video, and Game Controllers. Right-click the problematic device, which is either Realtek Audio, or AMD High-definition Audio, or High-Definition Audio, depending on the audio device installed in your PC, and select Uninstall device.

Step 4. You need to check the option Delete the driver software for this device and then click the Uninstall button.

Step 5. Reboot the computer.

After the reboot, please see if the problem is fixed.

If that still does not work, please visit the support website of your laptop or desktop and then download and install the latest Audio driver, then restart the PC.

Please note that this is a public forum. I will do my best to respond within a short time, and I apologize for any delay. I’m simply another user sharing insights and information that may be helpful to others.

Was this answer helpful?

2 people found this answer helpful.

1 additional answer

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Ferdinand Nanalig 32,965 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-08T20:44:43.38+00:00

    Hi! Let me help you.

    Disconnect the Bluetooth earbuds from any devices to which they were previously connected. Remove it from the laptop as well. Reboot the laptop and try pairing it again.

    And please make sure that the earbuds are selected as the output device.

    Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar → make sure your earbuds are selected as the output device (not "Speakers" or "Headphones" showing your PC's built-in audio).

    Settings → System → Sound → check under "Output" that your earbuds are selected there too. Sometimes the taskbar and Settings show different states — check both.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.

Your answer

Answers can be marked as 'Accepted' by the question author and 'Recommended' by moderators, which helps users know the answer solved the author's problem.