Galaxy S9 Bluetooth Headphone Problems

Are you a Bluetooth enthusiast that derives pleasure from connecting with numerous devices to share your music, videos or files? If you are, then you should be aware of the working process of Bluetooth and how the wireless type of connectivity works to help you transfer data between your smartphone and other devices regardless their type, which may include a speaker, headphones or a media player.

The Bluetooth feature is one of the best features of the Galaxy S9 and Samsung have been able to fix many of the malfunctions associated with the S9 after its release through a concentrated level of updates. Regardless of these updates, the S9 can still be prone to the odd Bluetooth error.

Once this type of error occurs, it is most likely due to user error or Bluetooth profile incompatibility. In the case of Bluetooth profile incompatibility, it depends on whether the two devices have a common language to connect them.

• A perfect example would be a case of pairing a wireless headset with a smartphone like the Galaxy S9. The pairing will work because both operate under the Hands-Free profile
• The worst example is the example of trying to pair a camera with a keyboard. This is most unlikely to work as the keyboard does not operate with the Human Interface Device Profile

If it happens to be that the connection to your smartphone falls under the second category of examples, then it is 100% guaranteed that the connection won’t work. If it happens to be a user error, the following solutions can prove useful:

Verify if the Bluetooth is Turned on or not

If the little Bluetooth symbol is not visible at the top part of the screen, you can swipe down the notification tab to activate it. After this is done, you can proceed with the next set of steps.

Identify the Pairing Processes of the Two Devices

Different devices have different ways of pairing. While others require a passcode for both smartphones, others require physical contact with both devices. In the case of a Bose SoundLink, you will have to hold down the speaker button to pair with the Galaxy S9.

This is why it is essential to know the type of pairing process that your device recognizes for each respective device you are trying to pair with. If you are not entirely sure of the pairing process, consult the user guide online.

Verify the Bluetooth Profiles

The Bluetooth profile of your Samsung Galaxy S9 is available on the user manual that accompanied your phone upon purchase as well as user manuals online. If your smartphone does not share the same Bluetooth profile with the other device you want to connect with, connectivity is borderline impossible.

Charge the Batteries for Both Devices

Devices like the Samsung Galaxy S9 automatically switch to the smart management system when the battery percentage is low. This will cause all connections to automatically cause some connections to end, which will include the Bluetooth.

It is advisable to have sufficient battery power on both devices to avoid a battery-induced problem for your Bluetooth.

Activate the Discoverable Mode on the Supporting Device

When a device has a supporting Bluetooth feature, it has an accompanying discoverable mode. Once activated, your smartphone has a limited duration of time to discover the other device and connect to it.One of the best examples is the connection between a Galaxy S9 and a car’s infotainment system.

When you turn on the Bluetooth connection of your smartphone, it immediately becomes visible to the car system. With the buttons on the car’s steering wheel or center stack, you can start scanning the phone with the buttons that control the infotainment system. When the Bluetooth is detected, it is possible that you have to type a numeric code to add both devices.

Verify the Distance Between the Two Devices

The distance between the two devices is an essential factor for a flawless Bluetooth connection, and it is important that the range for an active Bluetooth signal to be uninterrupted should not be more than five feet.

Initiate a Soft Reset of Your Samsung Galaxy Device

Soft reset merely means turning your phone off and on. An alternative would be to activate and deactivate the Aeroplane mode.

Distance from the Wi-Fi Router

One of the most common occurrences of Bluetooth problems is interference with the Wi-Fi router. Both the router and devices use the same spectrum. Therefore mix-ups are bound to happen. Put some distance between them to avoid complications.

Eliminate any Potential Interferance

Sometimes when you are having difficulty connecting your Samsung Galaxy S9 to another device, it can be due to interferers that are picking up the Bluetooth signal from the device you want to pair with. The third party device could be another smartphone, so the logical thing to do is to take it out of its Bluetooth range. To eliminate any problems, turn off the interferer signal on your device.

Delete that Device from the Galaxy S9 Bluetooth History and try to Rediscover it

If you can view the device as part of your Bluetooth connections but are unable to connect to it, select the device name and tap to Unpair. Then try to initiate the pairing between the two devices and see what happens.

Check the Driver of the Device You Want To Connect With

You can also search online for the name of the device with its ”driver” combination. The results should help with a better connection. If you are trying to connect with a PC, the problem could be the drivers.

Update the Firmware

This is particular to the Bluetooth 4.0 version. This version is widely reported as unable to connect with some automotive audio systems. It is important to load up the latest firmware update available for your hardware. The firmware update is straight from the manufacturer of the device and should fix any current issues.