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Bluetooth speaker recognizes as headphones

Since my last OS update, my bluetooth speaker is now recognized and connected as headphones, with the headphone icon.

Before my sound was great but now, I have to have it nearly on max sound to be able to hear music at a normal sound.

Does anyone have this issue? How can I get this fixed?

It's driving me mad!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 9, 2021 4:36 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2021 8:41 AM

Pro_ferrari wrote:

Since my last OS update, my bluetooth speaker is now recognized and connected as headphones, with the headphone icon.
Before my sound was great but now, I have to have it nearly on max sound to be able to hear music at a normal sound.
Does anyone have this issue? How can I get this fixed?
It's driving me mad!


? No brand name mention.... it is very hard to advise here


no exact Mac mentioned...


If third party vendor Contact them or search Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility for updated drivers/software

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201777



The basics on an Intel Mac—

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)


Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295



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Nov 9, 2021 8:41 AM in response to Pro_ferrari

Pro_ferrari wrote:

Since my last OS update, my bluetooth speaker is now recognized and connected as headphones, with the headphone icon.
Before my sound was great but now, I have to have it nearly on max sound to be able to hear music at a normal sound.
Does anyone have this issue? How can I get this fixed?
It's driving me mad!


? No brand name mention.... it is very hard to advise here


no exact Mac mentioned...


If third party vendor Contact them or search Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility for updated drivers/software

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201777



The basics on an Intel Mac—

Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)


Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295



Bluetooth speaker recognizes as headphones

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