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What is meant by selecting the headphones?

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Open your "Settings" and scroll down to "Bluetooth." First, make sure Bluetooth is turned on. If the headphones have a "discoverable" mode, make sure that is turned on as well. Under the Bluetooth on/off switch is a list of devices; the headphones should show up in this list and will have a message that says "Not Connected." Tap on the "Not Connected" message in the white bar with the name of the headphones in it, and it should start to sync. A message will appear to notify you if the sync was successful or not. (Sometimes it takes a while.) Make sure to keep the headphones near the phone while doing this.

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I have connected my wireless earbuds to my iPad. I can hear sound, but the microphone doesn't work in games, even though it works on other apps like Instagram. How can I fix this?

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Check your game settings to see if the microphone is connected properly. Some headphones have apps that allow you to adjust the settings, so you might want to look there as well.

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Why isn't my device appearing on Bluetooth?

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Ensure both your Bluetooth and headphones are on, and check if your headphones are charged. Make sure they aren't connected to Bluetooth on any other device. If issues persist, try turning off and back on your phone's Bluetooth and your earbuds.

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Why won't my earphones show up under Bluetooth on my iPhone 7?

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Try restarting your phone and earphones, consult your manual for pairing instructions, ensure Bluetooth is enabled, and then attempt to pair the earphones again.

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Why doesn't my iPhone 7 show a list for my classic wireless earbuds?

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To connect wireless earbuds like Apple AirPods, first ensure they are paired together. On your iPhone 7, go to Settings, then Bluetooth, and make sure Bluetooth is on and searching. Hold the button on the back of your AirPods until they appear on your phone, then select them to connect. If you're using Apple AirPods, this should resolve the issue.

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Why is the music playing at a low volume, and is there a different volume setting I should check?

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To troubleshoot low music volume: 1. Check your device and app volume settings. 2. Ensure system settings aren't affecting volume. 3. Verify that external speakers or headphones are at maximum volume. 4. Restart your device or app to resolve any glitches. 5. Update your device's OS and music app. If the issue persists, seek technical support.

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How do I connect my wireless earbuds if I don't see them as an option?

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Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. If they're AirPods, ensure you have the latest iOS update. Hold the AirPods case near your iPhone or iPad, and a setup animation should appear; tap it to connect.

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How do I disconnect headphones on an iPhone?

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To disconnect headphones on an iPhone, go to Settings, select Bluetooth, find the device you want to disconnect, and tap it. Then, scroll down and tap "Forget This Device" to disconnect it.

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Why is my Bluetooth not finding my wireless headset?

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Sometimes you need to "forget" the headset in Bluetooth settings so it can refresh and reconnect.

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My wireless ear pods do not show up in Bluetooth.

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If your AirPods are not showing up in Bluetooth, they might be dead, or you may need to press the button on the back of the case until the light comes on.

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Can I connect two pairs of headphones to my device?

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Yes, you can use the 'Share Audio' feature, but this is available only on iOS 13.1 and newer.

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How can I pair my headphones to my phone?

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Headphones often have a pairing button on them. Open the Bluetooth page on your phone and simultaneously hold the button on your headphones. Once recognized, click on it to pair.

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My headset is a wireless BH105A, and I can't see it after I open Bluetooth.

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Go to Settings and click Bluetooth. Check that it is on, then switch on your headphones. Click on BH105A, and it will be connected.

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How to connect i18 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds to Apple iPhone?

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Go to settings and click the Bluetooth button, you can search for it. Then look for the device name (it could be just numbers) click the option and your device might say 'bluetooth connected' or flash a light.

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My Bluetooth earbuds will only play from one side. It could be either side, but never from both sides at once. What am I doing wrong and how do I fix this?

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The problem is most likely your earbuds. You can fix this by removing then reconnecting your earbuds, check the earbud’s manual to see if it allows for both earbuds to be used at once, shut down your iPhone, turn Bluetooth off and on, and if none of that works, contact the developer [in the manual] themselves for tech support.

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They aren’t syncing on an iPad but it did with the iPhone. Why?

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The iPad might not be compatible with the headphones. See if your headphone package had a list of supported devices, or search the headphone model on your search engine.

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I have opened Settings and turned on Bluetooth. I find no list with the term "headphones." What next?

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Do these steps go the same with syncing wireless ear buds?

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Yes, the steps should be just the same with any sort of Bluetooth device.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ ‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍

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I can hear out of one earbud but not the other one. What is wrong?

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Either, your earbuds are broken, or maybe they aren't connected to Bluetooth. It's also possible that you are too far from your phone.

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