Headphones | Switching between Bluetooth devices

    Use these steps to manually switch the Bluetooth connection for your earbuds or headphones from one paired device to another, for example, from your smartphone or Walkman while you’re out to a tablet or computer at home.

    Note: If your earbuds or headphones support multipoint connection, you may not need to switch between devices manually. For more details, see Connecting to two Bluetooth devices at the same time (multipoint connection).

    * Menu names and steps may vary depending on your device model or OS (operating system).

    Switching to another device

    Before switching devices, pair your earbuds or headphones with each audio playback device you want to use.

    For pairing instructions, see the Help Guide for your model.

    When you turn on your earbuds or headphones, they may automatically reconnect to the most recently connected device.
    To switch to another device, use that device's Bluetooth settings.

    Illustration of a person wearing wireless earbuds while using a smartphone, with a laptop open on a nearby table.

    Mac

    1. Open the Apple menu, then select System Settings.

    2. Select Bluetooth, select your earbuds or headphones from the device list,, then click Connect.

    3. Check that the status appears as Connected under My Devices.

    Troubleshooting connection issues

    If you still can't switch to another device, try the steps below:

    1. Turn off Bluetooth on the device your earbuds or headphones are currently connected to.

      Note: Do not select options such as Forget This Device or Unpair, as this removes your earbuds or headphones from the list of paired devices.

    2. Try connecting again using the steps above for the device you want to use.