Try these steps in order for Windows 11:
- Check the audio output device.
- Select the Sound icon on the taskbar.
- Make sure the Bluetooth device is selected as the sound output.
- Also go to Start > Settings > System > Sound and under Output select the Bluetooth device.
- Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter.
- In Windows 11, run the Bluetooth troubleshooter in the Get Help app: Run the troubleshooter in Get Help
- Adjust the Bluetooth audio format.
- Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices.
- Select the Bluetooth device, then Advanced sound properties.
- Under Output settings, set Format to 2 channels, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality).
- The Advanced sound properties option appears only while the Bluetooth device is connected.
- Remove and pair the device again.
- Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
- Find the device, select More options (...) > Remove device.
- Select Add device and pair it again.
- Turn Bluetooth off and back on.
- Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices.
- Turn Bluetooth off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it on again.
- Update the Bluetooth driver.
- Open Start > Device Manager.
- Expand Bluetooth.
- Right-click the Bluetooth adapter and select Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Restart the PC if prompted.
- Check for Windows updates.
- Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update.
- Select Check for updates and install any available updates.
- Confirm the Bluetooth device supports A2DP.
- Check the device documentation or manufacturer information to make sure it supports A2DP, which is used for higher-quality audio streaming.
- Restart the PC.
- Select Start > Power > Restart.
If the Bluetooth device connects but still has no sound after these steps, the most relevant causes in Windows 11 are incorrect output selection, outdated Bluetooth drivers, or lack of A2DP support.
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