Sudden loud static noise on bluetooth headset

Yes! I am experiencing the exact same thing. Same headset (LG Tone+, HBS 730). I have a MacBook Pro, from mid-2010, running 10.10.2 Yosemite.

It only started in the last few days, though I've been running Yosemite for a little while now. I had previous bluetooth issues with Yosemite, specifically that the audio would get out of sync with whatever video I was watching. Upgrading to a later build of Yosemite seems to have fixed that, though.

The loud static sound is new, though. Based on the fact that the headset works fine in every other instance I use it (I have two phones that I use with it frequently), I'm fairly certain the issue is with Yosemite.

Everyone reading this thread with the same problem should reply with your computer model, OS version and device name here. Also do a bug report via http://www.apple.com/feedback/ so we can get Apple aware of this problem & hopefully sort it out asap. Not sure how often they check these forums for problems.

Link them to this thread too.

I just wanted to chime in and say that I'm experiencing the same issue. I've been researching this for several days and I'm glad I came across this thread. I've also submitted two cases to Apple via the Feedback Assistant app since I'm part of the Yosemite Beta testing plan.

My setup:

• Mid-2011 Macbook Air
• OS X Yosemite version 10.10.2
• Apple Magic Mouse
• Apple Wireless Keyboard
• Beats Studio Wireless headphones

This is what I've discovered thus far:

• The issue appears to be with the public release of OS X 10.10.2. I never experienced it once with any of the beta releases.
• The issue is not iTunes specific. I've had the same issue with Pandora.
• The issue appears to be with Bluetooth audio only. I've yet to experience it if I plug my headset into my laptop.
• When the loud static noise occurs pausing the audio for a few seconds then playing it again seems to clear it up for a while.
• I stumbled upon a way to reliably reproduce this issue. While bluetooth audio is playing toggling back and forth from "Graphite" and "Blue" in the Appearance setting in System Preferences will cause it to happen.

+++Trouble Shooting+++

Hi friends of the good sound. I researched a little bit about the issue that i found out with regards to the Notification Center (NC) and Bluetooth headphones.

Following thing I experienced:

If I use my Bluetooth headset (Jabra Revo Wireless a4.0.0) and immediately open the Notification Center (NC) the sudden static noise appears regularly.

Now I deactivated the NC. The sudden static noise didn't appear since last hours. My question to you is, if you can test following instructions at your Mac?:

1. Open Terminal.app at your frequently used account
2. You will see following command in Terminal: MacBook-Air:~ [your username]$

   or MacBook-Pro:~ [your username]$ --> depends on your Mac

3. Type after "$": launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.notificationcenterui.plist

   --> This will deactivate your NC after you log out and login to you account again

4. now log out
5. log in
6. You will see the Icon of NC on the right side, but if you click on it it will not start (because deactivated)
7. Done!

So my question to you is: Are you experiencing further sudden static noises in daily use with the Mac? Let me know.

I think the NC is buggy and is interfering the Bluetooth signal. So I don't need the NC, it is only an additional app.

IMPORTANT:

For people who want to get their Notification Center back please follow these instructions:

1. Open Terminal.app at your frequently used account
2. You will see following command in Terminal: MacBook-Air:~ [your username]$
3. Type after "$": launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.notificationcenterui.plist

   -> This will activate your NC after you log out and login to you account again

4. now log out
5. log in
6. You will see the Icon of NC on the right side, if you click on it it will start like normally used
7. Done!

Best Regards from Germany,

Peformaman630

Same problem — deafening sudden screeching static (DSSS) listening to Spotify on my new MBP (January 2015 - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7). Everyone else in the office stares when I remove my earbuds as it's incredibly loud.

• 10.10.2 (14C109)
• LG Tone Pro bluetooth headset

Hi guys,

Same issue here with my brand new headphones.

• OSX: 10.10.2
• Headphones: Parrot Zik 2.0

Just wondering though, I've had the issue occur when using the headphones with the Bluetooth connection. However, it just started happening as well when I plugged in the headphones. Anyone else having the same issue (through Bluetooth and when they are plugged in)?

This is happening to me as well. Had the laggy bluetooth issue with the Yosemite update, but that was fixed in 10.10.2 that I downloaded today. My excitement about the fix was short-lived, however, as my earholes were soon accosted with "crank it up to 11" static. Please fix!

I have the loud static problem over bluetooth with a Jawbone Jambox speaker when I wake up a sleeping Macbook Air. If I disconnect via the Bluetooth menu or by power cycling the speaker audio will be normal for a while if continuously used.

This problem started when I applied the 10.10.2 update. From the release notes "Improves audio and video sync when using Bluetooth headphones" so a change was made to Bluetooth in that update.

Same loud 'static' problem after 10.10.2 update. Just updated iTunes (to 12.1.0.50) a bit ago and my Mac Air late 2010 still has load static problem. BT connecting tp samsung sound bar (HW-FM45C).Last example was coming out of screen save. Prior example was while in screen save (elsewhere in hse). FWIW, WiFi is on as well.

I also have started experiencing this since the latest update to 'fix' the bluetooth.

This has happened on both my Retina MacBook Pro and my MacBook Air, doing different things... My speakers are a Creative Bluetooth 2.1 system. Seems to happen when going from full screen YouTube to normal sized player.

Same problem here. Headset is Sony MDR-10RBT. The machine is a MacBook White, from mid-2009, running OS X 10.10.2.

I haven't experienced it before upgrading to 10.10.2, but haven't used the headset much on Yosemite because of the lag/sync problems.

Same issue here
I'm using a high end amp connected via bluetooth to my rmbp (latest update) it was fine till I updated.
Not sure if related to iTunes or OS X,
when muting the sound it stops.
When disconnecting bluetooth and reconnecting, it stops.
And when pausing the song on iTunes and play again, it stops.

Please fix.
It's happened 3 times in the last hour, with a heart attack each time 😝

Thanks,
Teo

Same problem here after update 10.10.2 😟

I have a Macbook Unibody Late 2009 with Philips SHB7000WT bt headphones.

BT audio already wasn't great before the update, now it's even worse, i'm always scared to hear that noise.

I use headphones everyday for work so...

I never report on bugs but this time that's very very annoying 😕

Same problem using Ruark MR1 external speakers connected via bluetooth. MacBook late 2008.

Occurs from any audio source and often if the screen has gone to sleep whilst audio is playing, wake it up and you get the static stream. Pausing and waiting can fix it, or turning the speakers and bluetooth off and back on again.

I'm sorry. Sine my initial ('me too') post, I've seen several others. But, does anyone ever provide any solutions? Not meant to raise any ire. Just asking. Like many (apparently) here, we're stopped dead in our tracks.