Why Bluetooth Headset Won't Connect Reliably to Your Phone

A Bluetooth headset can be invaluable because the wireless connection frees your hands to do other things while you take phone calls throughout the day. It can be frustrating, however, when a Bluetooth headset won't connect reliably to your phone, and sometimes the reason may be difficult to pinpoint. Troubleshoot and optimize the connection between your phone and headset in a few easy steps.

 

Interference With Wi-Fi

The most common reason for Bluetooth connection issues is interference with Wi-Fi signals. Phones, tablets and laptops with dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support have control features that allow these technologies to coexist. In some cases, Bluetooth performance may be degraded by Wi-Fi traffic; for instance, if you are downloading streaming video or music to your phone, you should pause or stop that application until your Bluetooth connection is established. If this still does not work, turn off Wi-Fi on your phone and then connect Bluetooth.

Check the Bluetooth Settings

Sometimes Bluetooth might simply be turned off on your phone or device. The icons that indicate whether Bluetooth is on or off can be difficult to see, or they might be hidden. If your device has a Bluetooth settings screen that allows fine control of Bluetooth behavior, you should ensure that Bluetooth is "connectable." If your device does not have such a control screen, you can assume that the default behavior of the Bluetooth device is "connectible" and you don't need to look for a way to enable this feature.

Check the Battery Level

Another common reason for connection issues is a low battery level on the Bluetooth headset. Some headsets do not have sophisticated battery level sensors, and as the battery level runs low, the processor that controls the headset does not have the power to operate properly. Always make sure your headset is fully charged if you are having connectivity issues.

Completely Reset the Link

If all troubleshooting methods fail, you might find it necessary to delete the connection from your phone or other device and recreate the link with your Bluetooth headset. It may be difficult to tell which component is at fault – the headset or the phone – but in either case, resetting the link may help. The procedure for deleting the headset connection differs from one phone to another, but it should be simple to figure out from the Bluetooth menu. You can then follow the instructions to put your device into "pairing mode," which will allow your phone to restart the link with your headset. skypeglenlau8