Pairing Bluetooth headphones with Firestick provides a private listening experience while watching a movie or TV show late at night. Especially when you use Bluetooth headphones with noise-canceling features, you can get a richer sound quality than your TV speakers. This guide shows the steps to connect Bluetooth headphones to Firestick.
How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Firestick
Before you start, check if your Bluetooth headphones are fully charged to avoid disconnections during the pairing process.
1. Ensure the Firestick is turned on and go to the home screen by pressing the Home button.
2. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the home page and select the Controllers & Bluetooth Devices option.
3. Choose Other Bluetooth Devices and then click Add Bluetooth Devices.
4. Turn on your Bluetooth headphones and ensure it is in pairing mode.
5. Look for your headphone’s name on the list of available devices and select it.
Once connected, you can hear the audio through your Bluetooth headphones.
Note: Similarly, you can connect AirPods to Firestick to get a spatial audio experience.
How to Disconnect Bluetooth Headphones from Firestick
1. Bring up Firestick Settings by clicking the gear icon on the home page.
2. Select Controllers & Bluetooth Devices and choose Other Bluetooth Devices.
3. Locate your connected headphones from the list, select them, and click Disconnect.
Now, the audio output settings will be reverted to the default TV speaker.
FAQ
No, you can’t pair two Bluetooth headphones to Firestick.
Ensure your headphones are not connected to any other device, like your phone or computer. Also, restart your Firestick, keep your headphones within range of Firestick, and try again.
