No sound in headphones

Every device can lose its functionality over time. In this case, it is important to know what methods will need to be used to get it back into working condition. Thus, in this article we will consider a situation in which the headphones have failed. In addition, we will analyze the main sources of the problem and methods for eliminating them.

Headphones work, but there is no sound

Since the presented product is sometimes an irreplaceable item, if a defect is discovered, it is advisable to immediately begin to determine the cause.

Determining the reason for the lack of sound

There are a number of factors that can tell you where the problem lies. They can be divided into two groups:

• Everything that is associated with the sound source, that is, it concerns software malfunctions;
• Technical breakdowns. Here you can find the most global options.

So, let's look at the most common cases:

1. Incorrect connection directly to the host device. In addition, it is possible that the user has configured the equipment incorrectly.
2. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the drivers. Most likely, it is simply not updated on your unit. Therefore, it just cannot recognize the headphones.
3. Don't forget that people often don't adjust the volume of the file being played.
4. The connector itself, which is located on a personal computer, smartphone or laptop, can also break down.

If none of the reasons turned out to be suitable, then it is worth checking the product itself for performance. Accordingly, it is recommended to ignore the steps described below:

• When you connect the headphones to the phone, a special icon should appear, indicating recognition. If it is missing, then the breakdown lies either at the output or in the equipment itself.

REFERENCE. As for the PC: you need to go to the control panel, select “sound” and find your device in the list.

• In this case, it is better to contact a service center. If you find it, then most likely the headphones are simply not selected as the standard source.
• The system may also crash. The veracity of the assumption is verified by rebooting.

Restoring sound in headphones

Of course, in most cases it is possible to solve the problem yourself, without turning to specialists. Below are the main ways to help restore sound:

• To get started, you can scroll through the various sections related to sound in the device settings. It may be that you accidentally disabled playback.
• It is also worth trying to remove and plug in the headphone plug directly from the socket.
• It is possible that the connector is just dirty. In this case, you need to arm yourself with a cotton swab and use it to gently wipe the inside. For a quality procedure, you can also use alcohol.

ATTENTION. It is strongly recommended not to use sharp objects as they may damage the internal surface.Using the same scheme, you can blow out the hole, since dust ingress is a common cause of malfunctions.

• If it is likely that the device has been dirty, you should turn to the following method. It is advisable to disassemble the phone and clean all possible contacts that are on the buttons. When using alcohol, you should definitely dry the unit.
• If you are an iPhone or iPad user, you should double-check the switch. Often, some people forget to move it to the right place.
• If the tips described above did not help, then you should use the most serious option - reboot. Again, as for iPhone owners, it’s worth holding down both the power and home buttons at the same time. Moreover, you should hold this combination for several seconds. For android you will have to hold the same button, but only with “volume down”. Speaking about flashing, it is worth mentioning the need to install factory firmware. However, this is not recommended, only in cases of malfunctions in the device itself.

If all else fails, then you can either wait or visit the masters of their craft.