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sound not working. first, could not connect to bluetooth headphones. Now, sound not working

sound not working.

and cannot reconnect Sony headphones to MacBook pro


MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 13, 2021 5:50 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 6:41 PM

daks123 Said:

"sound not working. first, could not connect to bluetooth headphones. Now, sound not working"

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What to Try:


A. Verify the Connection:

First off, see if the headphones are is even seen: 

  1. Hold Down: the Option key
  2. Click: the Apple menu
  3. Choose: System Information or System Report
  4. Select: Audio and Bluetooth from the list on the left
  5. Look For: any internal or external camera


Then...


B. Reset the Bluetooth Module:

See if Bluetooth is getting in the way here. Bluetooth may be in a constant loop of not being able to connect. Go Here: Use "Reset the Bluetooth module" to Fix Constant Bluetooth Disconnections - User Tips

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Feb 13, 2021 6:41 PM in response to daks123

daks123 Said:

"sound not working. first, could not connect to bluetooth headphones. Now, sound not working"

-------


What to Try:


A. Verify the Connection:

First off, see if the headphones are is even seen: 

  1. Hold Down: the Option key
  2. Click: the Apple menu
  3. Choose: System Information or System Report
  4. Select: Audio and Bluetooth from the list on the left
  5. Look For: any internal or external camera


Then...


B. Reset the Bluetooth Module:

See if Bluetooth is getting in the way here. Bluetooth may be in a constant loop of not being able to connect. Go Here: Use "Reset the Bluetooth module" to Fix Constant Bluetooth Disconnections - User Tips

sound not working. first, could not connect to bluetooth headphones. Now, sound not working

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