{"id":409109,"date":"2024-05-11T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/?p=409109"},"modified":"2024-05-10T23:26:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T17:56:01","slug":"fix-audio-not-working-after-connecting-two-headphones-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/fix-audio-not-working-after-connecting-two-headphones-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Fixes for Audio Not Working After Connecting Two Headphones to Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fix 1: Adjust Volume of Individual Bluetooth Devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the Control Center icon<\/strong> in the menu bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2<\/strong>: Choose one of the two Bluetooth audio devices and adjust the volume for that pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>How to fix for iPhone not detecting headphones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fix 2: Create a Multi-Output Device Using Audio MIDI Setup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Press CMD + F<\/strong> to search for Audio MIDI Setup<\/strong> and open the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2<\/strong>:<\/strong> Click the +<\/strong> icon at the bottom left of the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Select Create Multi-Output Device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> In the Multi-Output Device window, ensure both Bluetooth devices are checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Choose the Primary Device<\/strong> and ensure Drift Correction<\/strong> is selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fix 3: Set the Correct Default Sound Output<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To Set One of Your Bluetooth Audio Devices as the Default Sound Output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Open the Control Center<\/strong> using the Mac menu bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: <\/strong>Click on Sound<\/strong> and choose one of your Bluetooth audio devices as the default output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To Set the Multi-Output Device as the Default Output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Click the Control Center icon<\/strong> in the macOS menu bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Click on Sound<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Choose the Multi-Output Device<\/strong> as default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sound will now play through both Bluetooth devices simultaneously. You can choose to listen to audio from both devices or use one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: <\/strong>How to fix Mac not playing sound through Bluetooth headphones<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do These Fixes Work for Bluetooth Speakers as Well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can use any Bluetooth-enabled audio device, even if it is a Bluetooth speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Bluetooth Audio Device Isn\u2019t Showing up in the Audio MIDI Setup App. What Should I Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Use Noise Cancellation With AirPods Pro When Using the Multi-Output Device?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, the mode you select before creating the Multi-Output device\u2014Transparency, Noise Cancellation, or Off\u2014will remain in effect.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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