How to move Bluetooth from other devices to audio

If you are having problems with Bluetooth audio devices (or Bluetooth in general) in Windows 11, see Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows. 

If pressing the Connect button in action center doesn't find your device in Windows 10, here are some things to try:

  • Check action center to see if your Windows device supports Bluetooth. If it does, there'll be a Bluetooth  button in action center. Make sure it's turned on.

  • If you don't see the Bluetooth  button in action center, try updating your device's driver. Here's how:

    1. Go to Start  , enter Device Manager, and select it from the list of results.

    2. In Device Manager, locate your device, press and hold (or right-click) it, select Update driver, select Search automatically for updated driver software, and then follow the rest of the steps.

  • If Bluetooth is turned on and the driver is up to date but your device still doesn't work, try removing the device and re-pairing it. Here's how:

    1. Go to Start  , enter Devices, select Bluetooth and other devices settings > select the device > Remove device Yes.

    2. Try pairing again.

  • Make sure that the Bluetooth-enabled audio device is on and discoverable. How you do this varies with devices, so check the info that came with your device or go to the manufacturers website.

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Are you searching for something like "how to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers on Windows 10," or "how to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers on Windows 11?" If so, then you've come to the right place!

Connecting multiple wired headphones on Windows is easy—all you need is an audio cable splitter. But how do you connect multiple Bluetooth headphones or speakers simultaneously?

In this article, we'll explore the various ways of connecting multiple Bluetooth audio devices on Windows.

1. Use a Windows Device With Bluetooth 5.0 or Later

What's the first thing to do before searching for "how to connect two Bluetooth headphones to laptop," or "how to connect multiple Bluetooth headphones to laptop?"

It's simple—you need to ensure your device supports pairing multiple Bluetooth devices! That's because this feature is only available on devices with Bluetooth 5.0 or later.

Wondering how you can check if your device supports this feature? All you need to do is check your device's Bluetooth version through these steps:

  1. Press Win + X and select Device Manager from the options.
  2. Double-click on the Bluetooth option to expand it.
  3. Right-click on your device’s Bluetooth adapter and click Properties.
  4. Navigate to the Advanced tab and take a look at the LMP value.

Checking the Bluetooth Version Number

If the LMP value is 9, then your device has Bluetooth 5.0. Any LMP value below 9 means you have an older Bluetooth version. In this case, your device won’t support connecting multiple Bluetooth audio devices.

You can visit the Microsoft website to discover more about different LMP values and their corresponding Bluetooth versions.

2. Use the Manufacturer’s App

Person using two PCs

Speaker manufacturers (like BOSE) provide apps that allow you to connect multiple Bluetooth audio devices. If your speaker's manufacturer has an app, it might just come in handy and make your life easier.

However, not all speakers offer this sort of privilege. Also, most of these apps (like the BOSE Connect app) are only supported on Android and Apple devices. So, you might have to do some research to find an app that’s compatible with your Windows device.

But, if you don't prefer using an app, the other solutions in this article should help.

3. Use Bluetooth Devices That Can Pair With Each Other

Looking for more tips on how to connect two Bluetooth headphones to your PC? We'll now explore the steps for connecting your devices to Windows.

Start by checking if you're using Bluetooth audio devices that can pair with each other. In most cases, this could mean using devices of the same model or brand. To confirm this, you might need to check the specs of your Bluetooth audio devices.

If your devices can pair with each other, here's how you simultaneously connect them to Windows:

  1. Navigate to Win Start menu > PC Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
  2. Turn on the Bluetooth button in the middle pane. From there, press the pairing button on the first speaker.

Turning Bluetooth on

Next, click the Add Bluetooth or other device button on Windows and select the Bluetooth option.

Your device should start searching for available Bluetooth devices. When this process is complete, click the audio device you want to connect to. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.

When you finish, pair the other speaker as per the previous steps.

4. Configure Settings for Your Bluetooth Devices

Want an extra tip on how to connect 2 Bluetooth headphones to a laptop or desktop? Let's explore one more option.

Here's a scenario you might be experiencing: you’ve got the right Bluetooth audio devices and your PC has Bluetooth 5.0 or later. However, you're struggling to connect your multiple Bluetooth devices.

How do you tackle this kind of problem? The best solution would be to configure the sound settings and ensure everything is okay.

So, let’s take a look at the settings you could tweak:

  1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search bar and select the Best match.
  2. Click the View by drop-down menu and select Large icons.
  3. Select Sound from the Control Panel menu items.

Opening the sound settings using the Control Panel

In the next window, navigate to the Recording tab. From there, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on one of your Bluetooth devices and select Properties.
  2. Navigate to the Listen tab.
  3. Check the Listen to this device box.
  4. Click the Playback through this device drop-down menu and select one of your Bluetooth devices. Click Apply, click OK, and then restart your PC.

Easily Connect All Your Bluetooth Headphones to Windows

Connecting multiple Bluetooth headphones might’ve seemed like an impossible task. But if you use the tricks we’ve covered, you should connect your devices like a pro. Now, you can go ahead and watch movies with friends using your multiple Bluetooth headphones.

Why is Bluetooth not connecting to audio?

If Bluetooth is turned on and the driver is up to date but your device still doesn't work, try removing the device and re-pairing it. Here's how: Go to Start , enter Devices, select Bluetooth and other devices settings > select the device > Remove device > Yes. Try pairing again.

Why is my Bluetooth headphones in other devices?

Over time, some Bluetooth headphones build a cache of the devices that they've paired with. This can cause them to default to other devices when you're trying to connect. Resetting them removes this cache, and resets all other settings.

How can I share my Bluetooth between two devices?

Turn on Multipoint.
On your Android device, tap Settings. Connected devices..
Next to your device, tap Settings ..
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Connect your headphones with the 2 desired audio source devices. To make sure your headphones are connected, go to Bluetooth settings on the audio source device..