If your UE Boom is not connecting via Bluetooth, make sure your speaker is in pairing mode. To do this, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button on your speaker, located above the power button, until you hear a sound. The Bluetooth LED light on the speaker should now be blinking.
Much of our tech relies on Bluetooth, and the steps to fix the problem on one kind of device may not solve the issue on another. A good place to start is by turning Bluetooth off and back on.
YouTube video can't play through bluetooth device This video also answers some of the queries below: Why is my bluetooth connected but not playing YouTube ap.
The arrival of Android Lollipop has seen a spike in in-car Bluetooth problems. Some of our own readers have emailed us all sorts of such problems across all spectrum of Android devices in almost any vehicle brands. Other forums have also tallied a similar situation so it’s not that difficult to conclude that the new Android OS has triggered the issue. But is Google, who developed Android, the only entity to blame for such fiasco?
Frankly, the same situation is repeated whenever Apple releases a major iOS update for their devices, which means that Bluetooth issues happen regardless of platform or device.
When it comes to resolving Bluetooth problems a shared responsibility between car manufacturers, operating system developers, and phone hardware makers must exist. In this regard, car makers are no less responsible for this trouble than Google, Apple, Samsung, and other phone manufacturers. Thus, it is not surprising to know that a fix can sometimes take several months to become available as concerned parties will need to work together first to be able to come up with a working solution.
This wouldnt explain why my issue actually stops youtube and music from playing altogether. Secondly, I have updated some bluetooth drivers. Im just confused as when I expand the bluetooth icon in device manager, my options are: Mediatek Bluetooth Adaptor, MIcrosoft Bluetooth Enumerator and my bluetooth speaker. I dont see a radio like you.
In-vehicle Bluetooth problems
Before we proceed to some of the common issues and their solutions, you should understand that there are many Bluetooth protocols or standards (sometimes called profiles). Some of these standards are new additions to the core protocols established by trade organization Bluetooth SIG. Problems usually surface if a new tablet or phone uses a new standard that is not supported by, say, a 10-year old car.
Android phone is unable to sync messages and contacts to car via Bluetooth
More recent smart devices use the Phone Book Access Profile or PBAP or PBA for synching contacts of devices. If your in-car Bluetooth kit does not support this standard, you will realize that your phone or tablet may not be able to sync the address book with it. In this case, any incoming call will not display a recognized name or contact, nor display caller ID or image, among many others. If you have this problem, you have to contact your car manufacturer or the BT car kit maker for guidance.
Car stereo unable to play music stored in the phone via Bluetooth
In order to stream music via BT to your car stereo, both devices must the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile or A2DP. This protocol has been widely adapted because of its ability to automatically lower the music volume if there’s an incoming call. A2DP requires two pairings for both hands-free calling and for streaming music. While A2DP handles two important tasks, another protocol called Audio/Video Remote Control Profile governs the syncing of playback and metadata so a song’s track info, artists, etc are shown in your car stereo’s display.
Audio issues between BT devices are usually caused by software incompatibility so the best way to go is contact the car kit’s manufacturer or the car maker for help. But why contact them you ask?
Well, new smartphones and tablets usually call the shots in an ever-improving Bluetooth-enabled environment today so they are usually equipped with the latest BT profiles available. This is in contrast to your car’s BT system, which may be years behind. Most of the time, BT systems in older cars are a generation behind so when a new major operating system update is introduced to smart devices, previously working BT pairing suddenly stops. A brand new car you buy today is most probably designed a few years ago. Development cycles of in-vehicle BT systems are longer compared to your phone, which is usually not designed to work with older generation BT systems.
Also, some in-vehicle BT systems only supports Bluetooth audio and not phone calls. Remember, each of this function requires a different set of BT profile or protocol. The same is true for GPS functionality. Be sure to check with your vehicle support staff if your system supports all of the things you want.
Android device unable to connect to your car’s Bluetooth
This is a common occurrence among car owners who uses Bluetooth technology constantly. This was rampant after Lollipop was released last year. Even now, we still get emails from our readers asking for support because their car kit suddenly stops connecting to their Android device. Again, the reason for this one boils down to compatibility issue which your car manufacturer or car kit maker must address.
Intermittent Bluetooth connectivity
If BT connection between your device and car frequently drops, you must take a look at hardware first. Loose wiring may cause the car kit to lose power momentarily so if there seems to be no pattern when connection drops occur, make sure that you physically check the car kit’s electrical links.
Play Audio Through Bluetooth Device
Wireless interference can also cause rare BT connection drops but new devices nowadays are equipped with technologies designed to limit them to bare minimum.
It’s almost impossible now for BT devices to suffer from wireless signal interference. Bluetooth signals of recent devices are considered relatively weak to cause significant interference. Most importantly, spread-spectrum frequency hopping is in place to force a device to switch between 70 randomly selected frequencies 1,600 times every second. The amazing speed of this process makes it highly unlikely that two BT devices will share the same frequency at any one time. And even if they do, it will only occur in a fraction of a second. On top of this popular technology, other hardware makers add other technology to continue lower the chance of interference from happening.
The ubiquity of Bluetooth technology in vehicles comes from its incredible potential to offer a wide range of functionality. Good vehicle designs should consider potential problems with using BT system to minimize interference. Today’s cars are packed with RF devices like GSM transceivers, GPS navigation kits, car stereo, among other electrical devices that can cause interference. Think of your car as moving metal can that reflects wireless signal inside almost all the time. Thanks to existing technologies in place, these signals do not cancel each other out.
But still interference can sometimes happen. If you suspect that wireless interference is giving you problems, please contact your car manufacturer for support.
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So, you just installed or updated iTunes on your iOS device or Windows PC and now it won’t play through Bluetooth to any device you try it on. Instead, you get the message: one or more devices are using iTunes scripting interface. If this sounds more like the problem you’re facing, I will show you how to fix it instantly. If not, please check out other iTunes issues and their fixes that we have already addressed.
When iTunes won’t play through Bluetooth, it could be because of a wide range of factors. Your Bluetooth speakers or device could be faulty, your windows audio settings could be configured wrongly, or your Bluetooth connectivity could be problematic.
Read Also:iTunes keeps opening by itself? Here is how to fix the issue
How to Fix iTunes Won’t Play Through Bluetooth Speakers or Headphones Issue
Any of these solutions could work for you, therefore, don’t hold back when it comes to trying them out. Let’s head straight into it.
Check your Bluetooth Speakers
Before you start troubleshooting your iOS device, you need to check if the Bluetooth speaker or headphone is okay. Unpair it with your iPhone, iPad, or Windows PC first then pair it back and attempt to play some music. You should also change players so that instead of iTunes, try playing music from YouTube or any other music player.
Change your Windows Audio settings
This fix is meant for those who are using iTunes on Windows but can’t get it to play through Bluetooth. Here’s the fix:
Go to iTunes > Edit > Preferences > Playback
Find Play Audio Using and change the dropdown from Windows Audio Session to Direct Sound
Close iTunes and disconnect your Bluetooth speakers, headphones, or device
Restart your Windows PC and reconnect your Bluetooth device
Open iTunes and play any song
Your device should be working now. If it isn’t then go to playback settings on your PC and select the Bluetooth device (whether speaker or headphones) as the default playback device.
Restart your device
To restart your device, you should Press the power button and the volume down if you are using iPhone X, iPhone 8 up to iPhone 6s. For other iPhones including iPhone 6 to iPhone 4s, use the power button and the home button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. You can remove your Bluetooth pairing with the device and then pair it again once you have restarted your iPhone.
For Mac, you need to Press the power button or press Control+Eject. When the dialog box appears, click on the Restart button. You can also choose the Apple key, then click Restart.
Also Pressing Control+Command+Eject or Control+Command+Power button will work just fine.
Update your operating system
An update to the latest iTunes version, OS on your iPhone, or Windows OS can actually solve many problems including the Bluetooth connectivity issue. Latest OS versions are normally free of previous bugs and technical issues. Make sure to update to the latest version of Windows OS, IOS, or iTunes.
Wrapping Up
Bluetooth Connected But No Music
By now you should be able to play music directly from iTunes to your Bluetooth device. Let us know your experiences and whether the above fixes solved your problems. Your experience is valuable and can help many others facing a similar problem.