Using Bluetooth headset with my ipad
I want to use my bluetooth headset to listen to itunes or othe apps with sound on my ipad. Can I listen to things from my ipad through my bluetooth headset?
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Yes. Follow the pairing instructions for your headset and in the article you came from. On your iPad go to Settings->Bluetooth, turn it on if not on, and search for your headset.
Ok, I have done this with both my ipad and bluetooth headset. It shows that it is connected in Settings. I put the device in my ear (with it on) and start up itunes but am hearing it through my ipad speakers not the headset. I push the call button on my bluetooth headset and it comes up with Siri on my ipad wanted me to ask a question. I am hearing her through the headset though but nothing else seems to play through it.
Thanks for the link, I found this in my search but it does not seem to help me with the problem I am having which is this (quoted from a previous post):
"It shows that it is connected in Settings. I put the device in my ear (with it on) and start up itunes but am hearing it through my ipad speakers not the headset. I push the call button on my bluetooth headset and it comes up with Siri on my ipad wanting me to ask a question. I am hearing her through the headset though but nothing else seems to play through the headset."
You are using a telephone HandsFree Bluetooth headsed. If you are wanting to play music or watch a movie you need a Bluetooth device that supports A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth).
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, and look for the Airplay icon. Tap it to get a list, and then tap on your Headset name to send the music audio to the headset.
When I swipe up I have AirDrop but no AirPlay.
o.k, Then as Deggie suggests above, your BT headset may not support the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
What make and model is your headset?
It is a Emerson EM229 Wireless Headset
That is not an A2DP compatible headset.
Thanks Deggie, I will have to look into A2DP headsets.
Just for your information, A2DP headsets have an earcup for BOTH ears. As deggie said, it's stereo i.e. one channel for each ear.
Using Bluetooth headset with my ipad