Bluetooth speakers are an excellent way to enhance the overall user experience due to their portability. Although they generally work seamlessly, there are times when the Bluetooth speaker is paired but there is no sound or music in Windows 11/10. The problem could be as simple as a dead battery, or it might not be set as the default speaker on the system.
Bluetooth speaker connected, but no Sound or Music
I am assuming here that both the devices are paired. You can confirm that by going to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth. You can then follow the tips mentioned below if the Bluetooth speaker is connected but there is no sound or music.
- Check Bluetooth Status
- Set Bluetooth Speaker as Default
- Run the Audio and Bluetooth Troubleshooters
- Restart Bluetooth Support Service
You should be able to resolve using these tips without any admin privileges.
1] Check Bluetooth Status
Most Bluetooth speakers turn themselves off if they get sound input from the computer. If that’s the case with you, make sure to check if it’s turned on before you start playing music or video. There are LED lights on them to help you easily figure it out.
2] Set Bluetooth Speaker as Default
Next, we need to set the Bluetooth speaker as the default option. This will force Windows to always choose the Bluetooth speaker to emit sound. To do that, follow the steps mentioned below.
Windows 11:
- Open Settings.
- Go to System > Sound > Volume Mixer.
- Now, set the Bluetooth device as default for the app that you are using or for the entire system if required.
Windows 10:
- Right-click on the Taskbar Volume icon and select Open Sound Settings
- In the Output dropdown section, select the Bluetooth speaker. If you hear music that is already running in the background, then the connection is all set.
- if you are not able to hear anything, then click on Advanced Sound Options
- It will list all open applications trying to use the speaker.
- Next to the app that cannot output a sound, click on the dropdown, and then set the speaker as the output devices
It should be working as expected now, and you will be able to hear the sound. You can also set the default output device by changing the Master Volume Output.
3] Run the Audio and Bluetooth Troubleshooters
The Bluetooth troubleshooter is a great way to find out what’s wrong with your Bluetooth device and then make the required changes. In order to resolve the issue, run Bluetooth Troubleshooter in Get Help app of Windows 11.
On Windows 10, open Windows Settings (Win + I), and then navigate to Update and Security > Troubleshoot. Here you can find both Bluetooth and Playing Audio troubleshooters, which you can use. Run them, and let the troubleshooter do its job. You should be able to understand the issue with the message they show at the end, or the issue will be resolved.
4] Restart the Bluetooth support service
Windows houses a Bluetooth service that takes care of all Bluetooth connections. If you cannot connect other Bluetooth devices as well, then restart the service may help.
- Open Windows Services snap-in by typing services.msc in the Run prompt (Win + R) followed by pressing the Enter key
- Locate Bluetooth Support Service
- Right-click on it, and choose to restart.
Repeat the same with Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service. Try reconnecting and then playing music or video to find out if it worked.
These are some of the methods to resolve the Bluetooth Speaker not working as expected. If it worked for you, let us know in the comments or share your own solution.
Read: No Audio or Sound is missing
How to fix no sound after Bluetooth connection in Windows 11?
If you don’t hear sound when you use Bluetooth headphones, check the app’s default sound output. You can go to Settings > System > Sound > Volume Mixer, check the app’s default speaker, change it to your Bluetooth device, and check if the issue is resolved.
Also Read: Bluetooth devices do not pair or connect.
