Connecting multiple wired headphones on Windows is easy—all you need is an audio cable splitter. But how do you connect multiple Bluetooth headphones or speakers simultaneously?
This might seem a little tricky, but you can do it in a few simple steps. Let’s explore how you can achieve this.
1. Use a Windows Device With Bluetooth 5.0 or Later
First things first, you need to ensure your device supports pairing multiple Bluetooth devices. This feature is only available on devices with Bluetooth 5.0 or later.
So, before connecting your devices, let’s check your device’s Bluetooth version:
- Press Win + X and select Device Manager from the options.
- Double-click on the Bluetooth option to expand it.
- Right-click on your device’s Bluetooth adapter and click Properties.
- Navigate to the Advanced tab and take a look at the LMP value.
If the LMP value is 9, then your device has Bluetooth 5.0. Any LMP value below 9 means you have an older Bluetooth version. In this case, your device won’t support connecting multiple Bluetooth audio devices.
You can visit the Microsoft website to discover more about different LMP values and their corresponding Bluetooth versions.
2. Use the Manufacturer’s App
Speaker manufacturers, like BOSE, provide apps that allow you to connect multiple Bluetooth audio devices. If your speaker’s manufacturer has one, it might just come in handy and make your life easier.
However, not all speakers offer this sort of privilege. Also, most of these apps, like the BOSE Connect app, are only supported on Android and Apple devices. So, you might have to do some research to find an app that’s compatible with your Windows device.
But if you don’t prefer using an app, the other solutions in this article should help.
3. Use Bluetooth Devices That Can Pair With Each Other
Are you using Bluetooth audio devices that can pair with each other? In most cases, this could mean using devices of the same model or brand. To confirm this, you might need to check your Bluetooth audio device specs.
If your devices can pair with each other, here’s how you simultaneously connect them to Windows:
- Navigate to Win Start menu > PC Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
- Turn on the Bluetooth button in the middle pane. From there, press the pairing button on the first speaker.
Next, click the Add Bluetooth or other device button and select the Bluetooth option.
Your device should start searching for available Bluetooth devices. When this process is complete, click the audio device you want to connect to. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
When you finish, pair the other speaker as per the previous steps. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair both audio devices with your PC.
4. Configure Settings for Your Bluetooth Devices
You’ve got the right Bluetooth audio devices and your PC has Bluetooth 5.0 or later. However, you’re struggling to connect your multiple Bluetooth devices. In this case, you might have to configure the sound settings.
So, let’s take a look at the settings you could tweak:
- Type Control Panel in the Windows search bar and select the Best match.
- Click the View by drop-down menu and select Large icons.
- Select Sound from the Control Panel menu items.
In the next window, navigate to the Recording tab. From there, follow these steps:
- Right-click on one of your Bluetooth devices and select Properties.
- Navigate to the Listen tab.
- Check the Listen to this device box.
- Click the Playback through this device drop-down menu and select one of your Bluetooth devices. Click Apply, click OK, and then restart your PC.
Easily Connect All Your Bluetooth Headphones to Windows
Connecting multiple Bluetooth headphones might’ve seemed like an impossible task. But if you use the tricks we’ve covered, you should connect your devices like a pro. Now you can go ahead and watch movies with friends using your multiple Bluetooth headphones.
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