Dust, lint and dirt may block the connection between the jack and the headphones. Check for this and clean the jack using a cotton swab damped with some rubbing alcohol to get the lint and dust out, or use a can of compressed air if you have one close by. Plug the headphones back in and see if they work.

Why are my headphones not playing sound?

Enable media audio Android lets users select which audio output the Bluetooth device will be used for. By default, it’s set to both Phone and Media. If you’re getting no sound out of your Bluetooth headphones, make sure that the Media Audio setting is turned on.

What do you do when your headphone doesn’t work?

Simple Fix To One Headphone not working Right/Left

1. Jack not inserted properly.
2. Check your sound balance in device settings.
3. Mono sound setting.
4. Dirty Earbuds.
5. Inspect the wires for damage.
6. Problem with the device headphone slot.
7. Check for signs of water damage.
8. Re-pairing wireless headphones.

How do I know if my headphones are broken?

A headphone driver is blown when you can hear a rattle or distorted sound, or if they won’t work at all. However, it’s actually difficult to blow drivers as headphones aren’t designed for high output power, or extreme volumes. It’s more likely that your driver is dirty or has loose parts.

Why are my wired headphones connected but no sound?

Make sure that the headphone plug is properly connected to the device. NOTE: It is possible that the headphone plug has not been inserted properly due to some rigidness of the headphone jack on the device used (music player, smartphone, tablet, etc.). Make sure the plug is completely inserted into the device.

How do I get my headphones to work again?

When your headset is playing only in one ear, rule out possible device setting issues then follow these quick fixes to get your earphones working again. Ruling Out Phone or PC Settings

1. Try another pair of earphones.
2. Restart the device.
3. Check the settings.
4. Clean the headphone jack.

How do I fix my earphones mic?

Solutions to earphone mic not working problems

1. Connect your Earphone to another jack if you are using it on a laptop. If the mic works in the other earphone jack, it suggests this issue is probably caused by a faulty port.
2. But if your mic still doesn’t work, connect your earphone with a microphone to another device.

How long do headphones last for?

You shouldn’t expect a cheap pair of headphones to last you more than a few months. On the other hand, a high-quality pair can last you up to ten years. What’s more, most expensive headphones come with good warranties for at least one year. That means you can easily replace or repair them if they stop working.

Do headphones need to be broken in?

High-quality headphones require a break-in time called “burn in.” Many times expensive headphones will sound mediocre right out of the package until they have been burned in. During that burn-in time you may notice some changes in the way your headphones sound, usually for the better.

Do my headphones have a mic?

There are several ways to check whether your earbuds have a mic and where they are located. 1. If you observe only two rings, and three metal sections (ground, right, left), they are normal stereo earbuds. However, if you notice three rings with four metal sections (mic, ground, right, left), the earbud has a mic.