How do I play audio through a Bluetooth headset in Windows 7?
How do I play audio through a Bluetooth headset in Windows 7?
I recently did an in-place upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 RTM. For the most part, things have gone brilliantly. The only issue I've been facing is regarding my Bluetooth headset, a Dell BH200. The laptop is an Inspiron 1720.
"After a couple of hours of agony, searching online for proper drivers for my Motorola HT820 bluetooth headset, I had to do these in order to pair my headset successfully with my Win 7 RC system
Uninstall Broadcom bluetooth software Download and install this Now, add your device, Windows 7 should automatically download various drivers Go to your bluetooth devices, see an entry for your headset, right click, properties, services tab and make sure headset option is selected After all these, right click volume icon, playback devices and you should find an entry for the connected bluetooth headset. Set that as default and you're good to go! If there still isn't any sound, you may still need to Connect your Bluetooth headset to your PC/Laptop. Go to Devices and Printers/Bluetooth Devices, right click the icon for your headset, click ""Control"" and on the pop-up window, click ""Connect""."
"I wanted to share this information with anyone in case it's helpful:
I contacted Dell support with the issue, and they said that I needed to download the Widcomm Bluetooth Stack software driver and gave me the following link:
I downloaded it, ran it, and it seemed to install fine, but then right at the end I got the error:
This software is not for this system, contact DELL for support.
When I replied to Dell CS with the error message, they said, ""I see that the issue requires advanced software troubleshooting. As a Hardware technician, I do not have sufficient expertise regarding the issue. I suggest you to contact our advanced software troubleshooting team, Dell On Call."" Dell On Call is a fee-based service. I didn't (and won't be) calling.
UPDATE: I finally got it to work! Uninstall any Bluetooth software you might have installed, then install the driver from Dell (yes, the 2007 version), but here's the kicker, install it as an Administrator! For some reason, that updated the firmware and now my headphones are working!"
"How did you get it working in Vista ? I got a list for you if your hardware doesn't work. Check What to Do if your hardware doesn't work in Windows 7 taken from technet forum
Check Windows Update for any updated drivers for that device. Check the Microsoft Windows 7 Hardware Support page. If your computer came pre-installed with Windows XP or Windows Vista, check the computer manufacturers website for Vista compatible drivers. Did you try to install the drivers in Vista Compatibility Mode? Did you right click and select the Run as Admin option? If you purchased the device from a retail vendor, check the device manufacturers website for either Vista compatible or the latest Windows Beta drivers. (ie: Dell has Windows 7 Beta drivers for many of their newer NVIDIA graphics cards) Search this forum using the device name and model as search keywords. Another user may have found a workaround for the problem you are experiencing. Check to make sure that the hardware manufacturer will be supporting that device with Windows 7 compatible drivers. We have learned in past beta testing that some manufacturers will not be supporting the new operating system with updated drivers for particular, outdated device model. If none of this works for you, you may simply need to wait until Windows 7 drivers are available for that device.
Hope those tips helps Cheers :)" "How did you get it working in Vista ? I got a list for you if your hardware doesn't work. Check What to Do if your hardware doesn't work in Windows 7 taken from technet forum
Check Windows Update for any updated drivers for that device. Check the Microsoft Windows 7 Hardware Support page. If your computer came pre-installed with Windows XP or Windows Vista, check the computer manufacturers website for Vista compatible drivers. Did you try to install the drivers in Vista Compatibility Mode? Did you right click and select the Run as Admin option? If you purchased the device from a retail vendor, check the device manufacturers website for either Vista compatible or the latest Windows Beta drivers. (ie: Dell has Windows 7 Beta drivers for many of their newer NVIDIA graphics cards) Search this forum using the device name and model as search keywords. Another user may have found a workaround for the problem you are experiencing. Check to make sure that the hardware manufacturer will be supporting that device with Windows 7 compatible drivers. We have learned in past beta testing that some manufacturers will not be supporting the new operating system with updated drivers for particular, outdated device model. If none of this works for you, you may simply need to wait until Windows 7 drivers are available for that device.
"I had this issue with a pair of Sony DR-BT50 headphones/headset. I followed these instructions and it has been working so far quite well.
Windows 7 came with no A2DP support and MS asked bluetooth hardware manufacturer to add this feature in driver upgrade. All bluetooth hardware on laptop where most of the time we need A2DP are made by Broadcomm (widcomm software), Toshiba or CSR. The last 2 manufacturer seem to have A2DP in Vista which should work in W7 but for Broadcomm nothing around. I have a Motorola S9 that I wanted to connect to Dell d410 laptop with no success. This old dell laptop comes with a BT 355 internal blutooth adapter and refused to connect to my headset. After looking around for a few time a figured out how to enable A2DP in Windows 7.
Download this driver from Anycomm a German headset company: http://www.oyla.de/cgi-bin/designs/rot/index.cgi?page=text&id=404641441255948643
Uninstall all your Bluetooth devices in device manger and ask to delete software also.
Install the downloaded software natively (no compatibiliy mode needed)
scan for hardware changes in device manager...it should install all devices including an audio handsfree driver.
Scan for your bluetooth audio and connect.
Go to you audio output devices and select the headset as an output.
Enjoy stereo bluetooth music and movies!
Good luck. Windows and A2DP has not been friendly for me."
Use BlueSoleil software. I tried everything, like the Broadcom, but the only solution is BlueSoleil software. I have a Plantronix 210 Explorer and it's not working with Skype either.
