3 Fixes for Audio Not Working After Connecting Two Headphones to Mac

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Fix 1: Adjust Volume of Individual Bluetooth Devices

While you can’t increase the volume using your Mac’s keyboard, you can increase the volume of the individual headphones from the Control panel. Here’s how:

Step 1:Click on theControl Center iconin the menu bar.

Step 2: Choose one of the two Bluetooth audio devices and adjust the volume for that pair.

You can repeat the process for your other pair of Bluetooth headphones. Any changes you make to the volume of individual pairs will reflect now.

Also Read:How to fix for iPhone not detecting headphones

Fix 2: Create a Multi-Output Device Using Audio MIDI Setup

The pre-installed app on macOS, Audio MIDI Setup, allows you to create a Multi-Output device. As a result, you can transmit audio to two pairs of Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. Here’s how:

Step 1:PressCMD + Fto search forAudio MIDI Setupand open the app.

Step 2:Click the+icon at the bottom left of the window.

Step 3:SelectCreate Multi-Output Device.

Step 4:In the Multi-Output Device window, ensure both Bluetooth devices are checked.

Step 5:Choose thePrimary Deviceand ensureDrift Correctionis selected.

Fix 3: Set the Correct Default Sound Output

To Set One of Your Bluetooth Audio Devices as the Default Sound Output

Step 1:Open theControl Centerusing the Mac menu bar.

Step 2:Click onSoundand choose one of your Bluetooth audio devices as the default output.

To Set the Multi-Output Device as the Default Output

Step 1:Click theControl Center iconin the macOSmenu bar.

Step 2:Click onSound.

Step 3:Choose theMulti-Output Deviceas default.

Sound will now play through both Bluetooth devices simultaneously. You can choose to listen to audio from both devices or use one.

Also Read:How to fix Mac not playing sound through Bluetooth headphones

FAQs

Do These Fixes Work for Bluetooth Speakers as Well?

Yes, you can use any Bluetooth-enabled audio device, even if it is a Bluetooth speaker.

My Bluetooth Audio Device Isn’t Showing up in the Audio MIDI Setup App. What Should I Do?

At times, you may find it necessary to wear the earbuds/headphones to prompt their appearance in the setup app, especially with Apple AirPods and other audio devices equipped with in-ear sensing technology.

Can I Use Noise Cancellation With AirPods Pro When Using the Multi-Output Device?

Yes, the mode you select before creating the Multi-Output device—Transparency, Noise Cancellation, or Off—will remain in effect.

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Last updated on 10 May, 2024

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