2 Fixes for Mac Not Playing Sound Through Bluetooth Headphones

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check Sound Output Settings

Step 1:OpenSystem Settingson your Mac and selectSoundfrom the left menu.

Step 2:Click theOutput tab, select your connected device name, and check theoutput volumeby moving the slider to the right. Ensure the Mute box isn’t ticked, too; you’ll see this below.

Fix 2: Reset SMC

This only applies to Mac models running on Intel chips. For Macs with M-series chips, a simple restart helps.

Step 1:Press and hold thePower Buttontill your Mac shuts down.

Step 2:After your Mac shuts down, wait for a few seconds and then pressShift + Left Option + Left Controlkey. Press and hold thePower Buttonas well.

Step 3:Keep pressing the four keys for another 7 seconds. If your Mac turns on, it will play the default startup chime again while you hold down those keys.

When you see the Apple logo, the display will turn on normally. After that, check if the headphone jack is working.

2 Fixes for Mac Not Playing Sound Through Bluetooth Headphones

2 Fixes for Mac Not Playing Sound Through Bluetooth Headphones

Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check Sound Output Settings

Fix 2: Reset SMC

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