How to Connect an A2DP Bluetooth Headset to PC Using a Bluetooth Adapter

This is going to be a tutorial for those wanting to connect their stereo bluetooth headset to their PC. This is based on windows 7 and a Nokia BH-604 headset, although the steps are all very similar. This is done using a Rocketfish USB Bluetooth dongle.

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Steps

1. 1
   Install the Bluetooth adapter if you have not already done so. Make sure to give it enough time to install the necessary drivers.
2. 2
   Turn the Adapter on if you have not already done so. Navigate your way to devices and printers and locate your bluetooth adapter. Right click and select properties. Make sure to: Allow Devices to Find this computer, Allow devices to connect to this computer, Alert me when Bluetooth device wants to connect, and If you wish, Show bluetooth in the notifications area.
3. 3
   Set your headset into discovery mode and search for it using your PC. This is done by clicking the devices tab under your adapter's properties window or right clicking the bluetooth icon in the system try and clicking add device.
4. 4
   When your adapter has found your device it is time to pair it. Some headsets come with a pairing code of 0000. Check your manual for your code.
5. 5
   Once paired allow the computer to install the drivers from windows update.
6. 6
   Set the headset for stereo audio. Open up Bluetooth devices by right clicking the system tray icon. Right click your headset and select properties. Navigate over to the services tab and allow it to load the services. We need to make sure "Audio Sink" and "Headset" are both checked. You may also un-check "Hands-free Telephony". I found my headset switched to mono sound when using skype calling. Disable it to avoid This from happening. Click Apply/OK and allow the computer to install more drivers (This may not be necessary if audio sink and headset were both checked)
7. 7
   Select the headset. Make sure your headset is still on and connected. Open up the "control panel" and select "hardware and sound" and then "Sound". Under the playback tab you will see a new bluetooth audio. It may be called Stereo Audio or not depending on your headset. You need to right click the device and set it as default. Make sure no sound is being played when setting the headset. This may make the headset not respond properly. If this does happen restart your headset.
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   Test! Try playing some music or a video in windows media player. If you hear sound then you are all set up.

Tips

• Cheaper adapters may not come with drivers and can be a hassle to install. They may also require a 3rd party software. Beware!
• Cheaper adapters may not carry the A2DP Profile and will not be able to control the headset. When selecting an adapter check to see it carries this profile
• Some laptops may have built in adapters. make sure your adapter supports the audio and/or voice gateways. A Sony Vaio sometimes comes with pre-installed bluetooth software whether or not it has an adapter. This software needs to be replaced before the computer will accept the headset, because it does not carry the audio profiles.
• Make sure you have go to Intel Website to download the latest Bluetooth driver. You may have a problem with Dell original drivers to activate A2DP .

Things You'll Need

• An A2DP Stereo Bluetooth Headset
• A Windows Based Computer (Preferably Windows 7)
• A bluetooth adapter (Either Internal or an External adapter)