Kubuntu Focus: Bluetooth Headphones Guided Solution

Open and Connect

1. Open System Settings, and click Bluetooth > Add New Device...

2. Select device to pair.

3. Device is now available to connect.

Route Audio Output

Open PulseAudio Volume Control to select the desired output device.

Adjust Volume

One can use Pulse Audio Volume Control or the standard volume widget to adjust volume as required.

Connect Again

Once the device is recognized, use the Bluetooth control found in the system tray at the bottom right of the desktop to connect again.

Troubleshooting

Q: Even with the output device changed, it doesn’t output sound. How can this be fixed?

A: One may need to change the output target. In the configuration tab of Pulse Audio Volume Control, select the desired output.

Q: Sometimes the sound stutters. How might I reduce this?

A: Try increasing the latency of the output. This should increase the buffer size and reduce stuttering. Use Pulse Audio Volume Control as shown.

Revisions

This is a partial revision history. See the git repository for all entries.

2024-07-02 c83184e4 Switch to kfocus-mime schema
2024-06-06 ad0fcf25 Update for Noble
2023-11-18 e770b1c6 Add search and help bar
2022-06-06 8d13e1f0 Update images, revise text
2021-10-25 9036f3fe Overhaul table and links
2021-03-31 03422f77 Update advice per recent support ticket
2021-01-10 5728326e Reformat to 2-column
2021-09-22 dc862884 Update link and headline colors
2021-08-23 681261b4 Review and update codeblocks
2021-07-28 1b9cf29b Revise units to have a space after number
2020-06-10 c4ed9299 Restructure layout
2020-05-17 865c921f Restructure sections
2020-03-03 3bf03126 First publication

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Bluetooth Headphones