Bluetooth does not work on iTunes for windows

Paired and connected earbuds through bluetooth menu Windows 10, played music from iTunes, sound came out speakers rather than earbuds. Tried other earbuds, same problem. Checked Apple software update, no update needed. Sound from internet (e.g. YouTube) and system sounds come through earbuds, so I think this is an iTunes problem. What is the fix?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Apr 24, 2019 4:50 AM

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3 replies

turingtest2

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Apr 24, 2019 7:21 AM in response to kenrosenberg

I believe what works is to leave iTunes connected to the system audio output, and route the system audio output from the speakers to Bluetooth.

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turingtest2

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Apr 25, 2019 3:20 AM in response to kenrosenberg

Unfortunately I only know about it in principle. My Windows computer doesn't have Bluetooth. A hint from another thread suggests you might need to start iTunes before you enable the Bluetooth connection.

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kenrosenberg Author

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Apr 25, 2019 12:36 AM in response to turingtest2

Can you tell me how to implement this solution?

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