How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Windows
Step by step, and what to do if they don't show up in the device list.
- Settings → Bluetooth & devices → confirm Bluetooth is turned on.
- Put the headphones into pairing mode (usually by holding down their power button for a few seconds, until it flashes).
- "Add device" → "Bluetooth" → select your headphones from the list.
Tip: after pairing them, check in Settings → Sound that they're selected as the output device — Windows sometimes doesn't automatically switch to the new device after pairing.
Note: if they don't show up in the list, check that they're still in pairing mode (it usually only lasts a few seconds or minutes) — if that time ran out, repeat the process from your headphones' button.
Frequently asked questions
Why don't my headphones show up in the Bluetooth list?
The most common reason is that they're no longer in pairing mode (it usually only lasts a few seconds or minutes) — repeat the process from the headphones' physical button.
Do I need to pair them again every time I use them?
No, once paired, they should connect automatically when turned on with Bluetooth active on your PC, with no need to repeat the whole process.