Bluetooth speakers are the perfect companion for listening to favorite music at any time and any place. But it is frustrating when you cannot connect your Bluetooth speaker to the device that you want, right? It can be a little annoying if it keeps disconnecting.
If you no longer know what causes the problem and how to fix it, here are some tips on why does my Bluetooth speaker keeps disconnecting and how to fix it.
The most likely reason is that the speaker has faulty software and/or hardware. The second possibility is that users are not doing anything wrong – they just have devices with poor compatibility. But the fixes are easy – try updating your Bluetooth drivers or resetting network settings on your phone. If you have android an alternative for the network setting is the factory reset option.
Why Does My Bluetooth Speaker Keeps Disconnecting?
- Physical Damage
- The Device Has Not Been Paired Properly
- The Range Is Too Long
- Your Phone’s Network Connections Are Not Properly Reset
- Your Music File Type Is Not Supported By Your Speaker
- Your Phone’s Audio Streaming Application May Be Outdated
- Your Device’s Audio Streaming App Has Not Been Updated Recently
- The Speaker Is Having Some Technical Issues
Why Does My Bluetooth Keep Disconnecting from My Windows Laptop?
Your windows laptop has several drivers installed and if one of them malfunctions the device can act out of character – try these methods below to fix the issue!
Bluetooth Power Setting
Sometimes you forget to charge your Bluetooth speaker. Hence it fails to connect. Here is how to check.
- Open device manager
- Search for Bluetooth and then press on properties
- After that, press on power management, and in the pop up just make sure that “allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” is unchecked
- Once you are done, press okay.
Bluetooth Service
Machines do act out of character sometimes. If you are unable to connect your Bluetooth speakers to your computer after trying everything. Make sure you check the Bluetooth service. Here is how to do it.
- Press on windows logos and R key simultaneously.
- Now in the pop window, type services.msc and then tap on ok
- Another pop-up will appear – in that find Bluetooth support service and check if it is running.
- If it is not, then start it, and if it’s running then press on restart.
- After that from properties – just turn on automatic start type for futureproofing.
Bluetooth Driver
Bluetooth driver can malfunction and make the connection unstable which can make your Bluetooth speaker disconnect.
- Search for device manager
- Now you need to click on Bluetooth and then uninstall the device.
- In the pop up you will have to uncheck “delete the driver software for this device” and then just simply uninstall.
- After this is done – reboot your laptop.
Bluetooth Keeps Disconnecting from My iPhone
Along with your laptop – your iPhone can sometimes malfunction too. You can follow the steps below to make it work!
Restart
Your iPhone sometimes needs a little reboot so if you are experiencing some trouble connecting to your Bluetooth speaker or it keeps disconnecting. Just restart your iPhone by holding the side button and then sliding the icon that appears on your screen.
Update
Your phone can have some issues if you have not updated it for a long time. Therefore, check your phone for an update and if it is available do it as soon as you can. But make sure your phone is charged enough or plugged in with a stable internet connection.
Reset
If you still cannot figure out what is wrong with the Bluetooth. It is better that you start with a clean slate. To do that, you will have to reset all network settings.
- Go to settings
- Press on general
- Then go on reset
- And then “reset all network settings”
Check your Bluetooth Speaker
After you have tried everything and failed – make sure that your Bluetooth speaker is working fine. Chances are that your iPhone might be fine, but your Bluetooth speaker can malfunction.
To check, pair it up with another device, and if it does not work. You have got a solution!
Bluetooth Keeps Disconnecting from Android Phone
Try the steps that we have listed above and for the reset part – try these for your android phone.
Cache
Just like it works to keep your phone running smoothly- clearing the cache may help fix your Bluetooth issues.
For clearing the cache on your android phone – try these steps.
- First, jump on to the settings.
- Then press on the storage icon
- And after that, top it all off by clicking on the clear cache button (and just restart the phone after that).
If this does not work, then you will have to factory restart your phone by following the steps below.
- Setting
- General management
- Reset
- Factory data reset
Old Bluetooth Version
Another reason why your Bluetooth is malfunctioning is that your phone may be old, and your Bluetooth speaker can have the latest version of the Bluetooth (Bluetooth 5.0).
To fix that, change your phone or try another Bluetooth speaker with an older version of the Bluetooth.
Takeaway
Bluetooth is an amazing commodity in our day-to-day life. But, like other machines – it can malfunction too. Depending on what device you have – try restarting your device. If it does not work, then clearing the cache or network setting can work.
If all fails, you can try changing your Bluetooth speaker or phone as they might not have the latest Bluetooth version (Bluetooth 5.0).