Question:

How can I fix the pairing issue between my Bose BT headphones and my PC?

I have a pair of Bose BT headphones that used to reconnect to my PC automatically every time I turned them on. However, after I cleared the headphones memory of the previously connected devices, they no longer do that. Instead, they say “waiting to pair” and I have to remove them from the Windows BT device list and re-add them as a new device every time I want to use them. This is very inconvenient and I would like to know how to solve this problem. Thank you.

Answer:

Bluetooth headphones are a convenient way to enjoy wireless audio from your PC, whether you are listening to music, watching a video, or having a voice call. However, sometimes you may encounter some issues with the pairing process, such as the headphones not reconnecting automatically to your PC after you turn them on. This can be very frustrating and time-consuming, especially if you have to remove and re-add the headphones as a new device every time you want to use them.

Fortunately, there are some possible solutions that you can try to fix this problem and restore the smooth pairing between your Bose BT headphones and your PC. Here are some steps that you can follow:

1. Check the battery level of your headphones. Sometimes, low battery can cause the headphones to lose connection or fail to pair with your PC. Make sure that your headphones are sufficiently charged before you turn them on and try to pair them with your PC. You can check the battery level by pressing the power button on your headphones and listening to the voice prompt, or by using the Bose Connect app on your smartphone.

2. Update the firmware of your headphones. Bose regularly releases firmware updates for its headphones to improve performance and fix bugs. Updating the firmware of your headphones may solve the pairing issue that you are facing. You can update the firmware of your headphones by using the Bose Connect app on your smartphone, or by visiting the Bose website and following the instructions there.

3. Reset the Bluetooth settings on your PC. Sometimes, the Bluetooth settings on your PC may get corrupted or interfere with the pairing process. Resetting the Bluetooth settings on your PC may help to clear any errors and restore the normal pairing function. To reset the Bluetooth settings on your PC, follow these steps:

• Open the Settings app on your PC and click on Devices.
• Click on Bluetooth & other devices on the left pane, and then click on More Bluetooth options on the right pane.
• In the Bluetooth Settings window that opens, click on the Hardware tab and select your Bluetooth adapter from the list.
• Click on the Properties button and then click on the Driver tab.
• Click on the Uninstall Device button and confirm your choice.
• Restart your PC and wait for the Bluetooth adapter to be reinstalled automatically.

4. Clear the paired device list on your headphones. Sometimes, the paired device list on your headphones may get full or contain outdated entries that prevent the headphones from reconnecting to your PC. Clearing the paired device list on your headphones may help to free up some space and allow the headphones to pair with your PC again. To clear the paired device list on your headphones, follow these steps:

• Turn on your headphones and press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds, until you hear a voice prompt saying “Bluetooth device list cleared”.
• Release the power button and turn off your headphones.
• Turn on your headphones again and try to pair them with your PC as a new device.

Hopefully,

one of these solutions will work for you and fix the pairing issue between your Bose BT headphones and your PC. If none of them work, you may need to contact Bose customer support or visit a Bose service center for further assistance. Thank you for reading this article and I hope you found it helpful. 😊