Solved Bluetooth -- again...

Patsy1011 · Apr 11, 2025

Such a frustrating technology -- for me anyway. I finally got the bt earbuds to work. Mind you, they do work but only when they feel like it. I have been trying to get a connection after many days. For some reason, today it worked. Now that they are working I will put them back in the charging case since I am finished using them. I have been down this road before - I put them away - fully charged. Next day, take them out and voila! No deal. Will not pair and connect. Even though the day before they did their job. Thanks again for any thoughts.

glasskuter · Apr 11, 2025

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, @Patsy1011. I wish I could help you but I gave up on BT a long time ago. I know others like it and have no problem but my series of events mirror yours. And with me it's just not BT being flakey on one Windows device, but 3. (that may be a good sign that it's an operator error)
Finally decided it just is not worth the continuous hassle.

Patsy1011 · Apr 11, 2025

I'm sorry to hear that you share my experience -- it is really a strange technology which I am probably going to CAN! Who needs such frustration. Reflecting on my earlier post, I just took them out of the case and tried to connect. No deal. Earlier today - worked fine.
Thanks for your input...glad I'm not alone in this frustration.

abactuon · Apr 11, 2025

There was not a single problem in five years of use. Completely abandoned Realtek audio. Everything worked out of the box on two laptops and a desktop.

Patsy1011 · Apr 11, 2025

Huh...

abactuon · Apr 11, 2025

The microphone work is not very well done, I hope that LE Audio will fix it.

MisterEd · Apr 11, 2025

Sometime when a device was paired and used previously it would not connect the next day I tried. To get the device to work again I had to select Remove the device and then pair it again.

Flashorn · Apr 12, 2025

Patsy1011 said:
Such a frustrating technology -- for me anyway. I finally got the bt earbuds to work. Mind you, they do work but only when they feel like it. I have been trying to get a connection after many days. For some reason, today it worked. Now that they are working I will put them back in the charging case since I am finished using them. I have been down this road before - I put them away - fully charged. Next day, take them out and voila! No deal. Will not pair and connect. Even though the day before they did their job. Thanks again for any thoughts.

Hey Patsy!
You don't say which make of ear buds you have?
Have you verified that they could need a firmware update from the manufacturer since you are using Windows 24H2?
Since your notebook has a Intel CPU , you most likely have BT from them as well.
If not already done then, I would recommend you install Intel Driver and & Support for the latest drivers and BT drivers as well.

Intel® Driver & Support Assistant

The Intel® Driver & Support Assistant helps keeps your system up-to-date by detecting when updates are available.

www.intel.com

How to use:

How to Use Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA)

These basic operations help you to use Intel® Driver & Support Assistant effectively.

www.intel.com

This app works through your browser and will examine the drivers installed and ask if you want to update any that are available.
You can then choose which or all that are available for your notebook.

I've been using BT since 2017 with both my Logitech keyboard and with Soundcore headphones and have yet to encounter any problems
"yet".

This is from my MSI notebook in Device Manager:

hdmi · Apr 12, 2025

I never was a fan of Bluetooth earphones either. But I own a pair of professional 6 BA (Balanced Armature) CIEMs (Custom In-Ear Monitors), so...

Catnip · Apr 12, 2025

I have a similar situation. Here's how I get around it:

My BT won't pair until I am actually using an audio source. In other words, I can't pair the BT with my amp until I start playing some music, then it pairs and connects up. Works fine after that, but the connection thing happens every time I boot or turn the BT off. If there is sound coming out of the PC, then no problem.

Hope that works for you.

Winuser · Apr 13, 2025

I found a solution that has never let me down and it also extended the Bluetooth range so that I can use my headphones or earbuds outside. Amazon.com

Edit: If anyone is interested in this there's also a pro version available. Amazon.com

Patsy1011 · Apr 16, 2025

Thanks to all. Will try the solutions as offered. Flashorn -- manufacturer: GJB. On Amazon. If I click on the GJB link, nothing comes up for me to take action, as in update drivers. I will give the Intel update a try. Will post with success....

Patsy1011 · Apr 16, 2025

Catnip said:
I have a similar situation. Here's how I get around it:

My BT won't pair until I am actually using an audio source. In other words, I can't pair the BT with my amp until I start playing some music, then it pairs and connects up. Works fine after that, but the connection thing happens every time I boot or turn the BT off. If there is sound coming out of the PC, then no problem.

Hope that works for you.

Nope - doesn't work for me. Thanks...

Patsy1011 · Apr 16, 2025

The Intel download menu does not list Windows Eleven...still ok to use?

Flashorn · Apr 17, 2025

Patsy1011 said:
The Intel download menu does not list Windows Eleven...still ok to use?

I believe that Windows 10 does the same thing.
It should say that this is for your BT hardware.

This is a screen from 2024 but , for the same notebook:

Flashorn · Apr 17, 2025

Patsy1011 said:
manufacturer: GJB. On Amazon.

Are these the ones you have? If so then, since they are made in China, they are most likely imported by someone who sells them
on Amazon. The are also sold by Walmart. I couldn't get the link to work for me either but if you click on the Contact link, you might
get the info you need.

Patsy1011 · Apr 17, 2025

No not the same -- I saw those listed on the Amazon site along with mine. I will give the Intel d.l. a try..Thanks again.

Patsy1011 · Apr 17, 2025

I downloaded this and then it came up again. Think it's the same one...what next?

Patsy1011 · Apr 17, 2025

P.S. It did not indicate a driver update for BT...

Flashorn · Apr 18, 2025

Patsy1011 said:
P.S. It did not indicate a driver update for BT...

Hey Patsy!

Look in the Control Panel - All Control Panel - Device Manager
Double click on the BT entry and look at the driver date and compare. You can refer to my screens on post #8 above.
Also, you should have the Lenovo Vantage app that should manage all aspect of the notebook
in as far as diagnostics and driver updates. Please open it up and verify that all drivers are up to date
along with the BIOS. The BIOS could be an important factor.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/software/vantage/

If you could type the full name of the notebook like Lenovo Ideapad 3. (mine) MSI Raider GE76 12UGS
that could also be helpful in finding more facts about your specific notebook.

Maybe ask a question on the Lenovo Forums. Never know, someone else might have the same or similar problem
and a solution:

English Community-Lenovo Community

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