Introduction: One Earbud Won’t Connect or Power On
Tech Gadget Update – Dealing with an earbud that won’t connect or power on can be frustrating, especially when you’re eager to enjoy your music or take a call. Several factors might be causing the issue, such as a drained battery, poor Bluetooth connection, or faulty settings. Troubleshooting these problems requires a clear understanding of how earbuds function and knowing where to check for potential fixes. In this article, we will explore the common causes of this issue and offer practical solutions to help you get your earbud back in action quickly.
One Earbud Won’t Connect or Power On
If one of the earbuds won’t turn on or connect to a Bluetooth device, try these things:
Get rid of any Bluetooth® devices that were connected to your Bose product before.
Bose products remember the last few devices they were linked to, so they can quickly connect to them again. If the device memory is giving you trouble, clear it out and then try to connect the device again. To learn more, read How to Connect a Bluetooth® Device and Clearing the Product Memory of Paired Bluetooth® Devices.
On the Bluetooth® device, remove all entries of your Bose product from the Bluetooth menu. Then, try connecting again.
A list of Bluetooth devices that have already been connected can be found in the Bluetooth menu of the Bluetooth device. Your Bose product may appear on the list more than once, for example, it may appear again with the word “LE” in the name. Forget, Unpair, Delete, or something similar should be used to get rid of each entry for your goods. After that, try to connect again. See How to Connect a Bluetooth® Device for more information.
If you’re only going to use one, make sure it’s the right one.
- The “primary” or “main” earbud is on the right. It sends sound from the source device to the left earbud and controls it. When the case is closed, putting the right earbud in it by itself will stop sending sound. The earbuds will also turn off.
- The mic for calls is on the right earbud as well. When you call, make sure you have the right earbud in.
Try resyncing the earbuds and charging case.
- If you are within 30 feet of the earbuds, turn off Bluetooth on everything.
- Put the earbuds in the case for 5 seconds to charge them.
- Do not put the earbuds in the case. Now the earbuds and charge case should be able to talk to each other normally.
Make sure the earbuds are firmly seated on the charging pins when charging
- If you put both earbuds in the case without making sure they are on the charging pins, they will stay on and use up extra power.
- It’s also possible that the charge pins are stuck down. You can press on the charging pin(s) to make sure they can move up and down and aren’t stuck in “down.”
- The LEDs on the earbuds should flash or light up when you put them in the charging case. This will make sure that the earbuds are linked to the charge pins.
Check to see if the battery is full.
Make sure the power doesn’t run out. Checking how much energy life is left and Charging your headphones have more information.
Reboot the Bluetooth® device.
Sometimes, electronics like cell phones, tablets, and computers need to be restarted to fix small problems. Most of the time, this is done by turning off and then back on the gadget.
No audio in one ear
If your product doesn’t sound right or left when you listen to it, try the following:
Try resyncing the earbuds and charging case
- If you are within 30 feet of the earbuds, turn off Bluetooth on everything.
- Put the earbuds in the case for 5 seconds to charge them.
- Do not put the earbuds in the case. Now the earbuds and charge case should be able to talk to each other normally.
Make sure the earbuds are firmly seated on the charging pins when charging
- If you put both earbuds in the case without making sure they are on the charging pins, they will stay on and use up extra power.
- It’s also possible that the charge pins are stuck down. You can press on the charging pin(s) to make sure they can move up and down and aren’t stuck in “down.”
- The LEDs on the earbuds should flash or light up when you put them in the charging case. This will make sure that the earbuds are linked to the charge pins.
Try turning off In-ear detection
A sharp, high-pitched sound might cause the noise cancellation to echo or chirp or squeak for a short time. Also, chewing on things like chips, ice, and other things makes noise in the ear canal. The ANC system may then hear this as feedback or buzzing and quickly turn down the noise cancellation to stop the feedback. This might not happen if you turn off In-Ear recognition.
If only using one earbud, make sure to use the right earbud
- The “primary” or “main” earbud is on the right. It sends sound from the source device to the left earbud and controls it. When the case is closed, putting the right earbud in it by itself will stop sending sound. The earbuds will also turn off.
- The mic for calls is on the right earbud as well. When you call, make sure you have the right earbud in.
Be sure the earbuds are being worn properly
For a product to work well and be comfortable, it needs to fit right. If the earbuds don’t fit right or aren’t positioned correctly, the sound or mic might not work well. For more information, see How to Wear and Adjust Your Earbuds.
Try a different app
It’s possible that the problem is with the app or its settings if it only happens with one app.
Try playing different types of media
The sound quality may be different depending on the type of media used. The quality of Podcasts, music saved on your phone, MP3s, streaming music services (like Spotify and Pandora), videos on your device or in the cloud, and other things can be different. Try using different files to see if the problem is only with some of them.
Reset your product
Like restarting a smartphone, your product may need to be reset every so often to fix small problems. To learn more, go to Resetting your product.
Reboot the Bluetooth® device
Sometimes, electronics need to be reset to fix small problems. Most of the time, this is done by turning off and then back on the gadget.
Conclusion: One Earbud Won’t Connect or Power On
When one earbud won’t connect or power on, the solution often lies in addressing simple issues such as battery life, Bluetooth pairing, or incorrect settings. Ensuring the earbud is properly seated in the charging case, checking the battery, and removing old connections can resolve many problems. Resyncing the earbuds, rebooting devices, or adjusting in-ear detection settings can also restore proper function. By following these troubleshooting steps, you can quickly resolve the issue and get your earbud working again for a smooth audio experience.
