BT headphones connect to pc but no audio

[kruuth]

I've tried two different BT adapters. The headphones get detected but I can't get any sound through them.
Configuration:

Windows 7 Ult 64-bit Service Pack 1
32GB RAM
MOBO ASRock 970 Extreme 3

I've tried two BT adapters. The one there now is manufactured by Cambridge Silicon Radio. The other just shows up as GenericAdapter. the first time I plugged in the Cambridge one, I went to do the music and it did sit there for a minute, but then went right back to acting like there was nothing there. Under audio devices, there is a Bluetooth Headset and Bluetooth Headphones, but both always read as disconnected. Whenever I install the devices, I check all of the options when I install it. Is there something that I am missing in order to get this to work?

 

[iko22]

Hello kruuth,

Last time I saw BT headsets with no sound was when the bluetooth adaptor had a different BT version to the headset. The BT adaptor needs a version of at least the same or higher, as the headset. Does that help?

 

[kruuth]

Makes sense, I can take a crack at it. Shouldn't be an issue.

 

[kruuth]

Ok, just plugged a new BT 4.0 driver in. According to Aftershokz, I need BT 3.1 or higher. They still do not show up in the sound options, just the two BT headsets but both of those are greyed out.

 

[kruuth]

I tried setup forwarding VoIP calls. That failed.

 

[iko22]

Ok, just plugged a new BT 4.0 driver in. According to Aftershokz, I need BT 3.1 or higher. They still do not show up in the sound options, just the two BT headsets but both of those are greyed out.

Had you re-paired the devices by Right-click the BT icon (in the systems tray) and choose “Add a Bluetooth Device” from the context menu.

 

[kruuth]

I just tried re-pairing the device. It connects, but when I go to the operations option and choose "Listen to Music" it doesn't do anything. Forwarding VOIP calls fails.

 

[kruuth]

Any ideas?

 

[iko22]

In Window's Sound settings, Playback tab, does your device show up?
If so, click it, and then choose Set Default.

This will set the Bluetooth device as the default audio device.

 

[kruuth]

It's not even showing up.