How to fix annoying Bluetooth headphone problems

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Paul Sarconi | 11.30.21 The death of the headphone jack may have been exaggerated, but it has helped fuel the rise of Bluetooth headphones. And why not? There's awesome freedom in navigating the world with no cords attached. But there is a price to pay (in addition to the cost of the headphones themselves) for the wire-free experience. Bluetooth technology has some quirks, and troubleshooting it can be, in a word, frustrating. From connection issues to poor sound quality, we rounded up some of the most common complications you may encounter and go through how to solve them. Read our guide on how to fix the most annoying Bluetooth headphone problems, plus a few other tips and tricks, below. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more.     How to Solve Bluetooth's Most Annoying Headphone Problems Wireless headphones are convenient, but they come with a host of tricky troubleshooting problems. Here's how to fix them all. How to Stop Butt Dialing Everyone with Your Smartphone The age of touchscreens hasn't stopped pocket dialing. Here's how you can put an end to it once and for all. Yes, You Should Be Using Apple Pay or Google Pay Hear us out: Paying with a smartphone is actually more secure and more efficient than using a credit card. How to Scan a QR Code on Your Smartphone Do you want to pay for coffee without tapping a grimy screen? Here's how to use your iPhone or Android phone to scan QR codes. Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Spotify Experience Whether you're a new user of the music streaming service or a playlist pro, these tips will improve your next listening session. GET WIRED Cyber Week Sale: Get WIRED for just $10 $5, plus get free stickers! Get the print edition and exclusive subscriber-only stories. Get the news of tomorrow, today with WIRED. Subscribe now.       Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions

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