How do the wireless headphones work?

How wireless headphones work and how to connect

From call centers to fitness centers, wireless headphones are used by millions of people every day for work and play. For example, wireless headphones are popular with gamers, since it frees you to move around without having to worry about a cord. People doing a workout at the gym or in front of their TV in the living room love the freedom of wireless headphones. They are also perfect for people who want to watch late-night television without disturbing others.

Wireless headphones are headphones that connect to a device, such as a smartphone, stereo speaker, television, gaming console, computer, or other electronic devices without using a wire or cable. Wireless headphones work by transmitting audio signals through either radio or IR (infrared) signals, depending on the device.

Wireless headphones work by connecting, or pairing, with the device you want to use, through a radio or infrared signal. Many devices use Bluetooth technology to make connecting easier for the user. Devices with Bluetooth technology can connect and exchange data over very short distances using radio transmissions. Headphones with Bluetooth also let you connect to multiple devices simultaneously.

A product with Bluetooth technology has a tiny computer chip inside that contains the Bluetooth radio, and software that makes connectivity between devices possible. So when Bluetooth-enabled products, such as a cell phone and headphones, are in close proximity to each other, they connect, or pair. This enables you to talk on the phone or listen to music without wires.

Connecting a wireless headphone differs depending on the device you are using, but it’s easy once you know how. Here is a list of the most popular devices that people use with wireless headphones and how to connect them.

A Bluetooth® device works by using radio waves instead of wires or cables to connect with your cell phone, smartphone or computer.

Bluetooth is a wireless short-range communications technology standard found in millions of products we use every day – including headsets, smartphones, laptops and portable speakers. A product with Bluetooth technology, such as a Bluetooth headset, has a tiny computer chip inside that contains the Bluetooth radio, and software that makes connectivity between devices possible.

So when Bluetooth-enabled products, such as a cell phone and headphones, are in close proximity to each other, they connect, or pair. A single Bluetooth headset can even connect to multiple devices at the same time.
This enables you to talk on the phone or listen to music without the bother of wires or cords.

Pair with a Phone

To get your Bluetooth headset to work with your phone, you have to



2. Turn on the phone. Look for the Bluetooth feature, usually found under Settings.

3. Select On (When you turn on the Bluetooth feature, the phone sends out a signal and starts scanning for other Bluetooth–enabled devices, such as your headset)

4. When the phone finds the headset, the headset will show up on the list of devices. Sometimes you will be asked to pair the devices by entering a PIN number. If so, the PIN number should come with your headset. Usually the pin number is 0000.

5. Once the devices are paired, all your phone calls will connect automatically to your headset as long as it’s turned on, and you won’t have to repeat the

Troubleshooting Tips

• Turn everything off and repeat the pairing process.

• Check the batteries in your headphone and make sure they are fully charged.

• Check that your headset and phone are compatible.

• A Bluetooth device emits low power radio transmission signals that can travel up to around 10 meters. But the distance can vary according to the headset. Check the range before you buy.

• If you continue to have problems pairing your devices, consult the headset manufacturer’s instruction manual or website.

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To get your Bluetooth headset to work with your phone, you have to connect or pair the phone with the headset . Follow these steps: 1. Make sure your Bluetooth headset is fully charged , turned on and compatible with the smartphone you want to pair.2. Turn on the phone. Look for the Bluetooth feature, usually found under Settings.3. Select On (When you turn on the Bluetooth feature, the phone sends out a signal and starts scanning for other Bluetooth–enabled devices, such as your headset)4. When the phone finds the headset, the headset will show up on the list of devices. Sometimes you will be asked to pair the devices by entering a PIN number. If so, the PIN number should come with your headset. Usually the pin number is 0000.5. Once the devices are paired, all your phone calls will connect automatically to your headset as long as it’s turned on, and you won’t have to repeat the pairing process