How do I connect headphones to my computer?

The first headphones appeared in the 19th century. For a couple of centuries, this device has undergone many changes, both in design and in the way of connection. With the proliferation of Bluetooth, wireless headphones have appeared, and more and more manufacturers have begun to pay attention to gaming headphones, which are rich in functionality and high prices. This device can be connected to computers and laptops, smartphones and tablets, TVs and players. The 3.5mm mini-jack is currently the standard connector type, but the new gaming headphones support USB connectivity. How do I connect headphones to my computer?

Headphones are not only created for personal listening to music. For example, headphones with a microphone can be useful when talking on Skype or in game chat. But not all users know how to connect them correctly.

Usually headphones have only one plug for connection - a green 3.5 mm mini-jack. If the headphones have a built-in microphone, then they will be paired with another pinkish mini-jack.

Now you should take a look at the system unit of your computer. Typically, the front panel of the case has USB outputs and inputs for connecting a microphone and headphones. If there is nothing on the front panel, then you will have to connect the headphones through the sound card on the back of the system unit.

Connect the green plug to the green input and the pink plug to the pink one. All computers have long used this color scheme, making it simply impossible to make a mistake when connecting headphones to a computer. If you purchased headphones with a USB connector, then you just need to connect them to any USB input on your computer.

New notebooks do not have a microphone input. It is paired with a headphone jack. As a result, to connect headphones, you just need to use the "green mini-jack".

It is not difficult to connect headphones to a computer, but often after connecting, problems with sound reproduction occur. If there is no sound in the headphones, then first make sure that they really work. Connect them to a player or smartphone to test audio playback. If the headphones are okay, see if Windows is muted and the mixer volume is set to normal.

As a rule, headphones equipped with a microphone have a volume control. Turn the wheel to increase the volume on the headphones.

However, problems may arise due to the lack of drivers for the sound card. Open "Device Manager" through "Control Panel" and expand the "Sound Devices" tab. If there are no exclamation marks next to the above devices, then everything is in order with the drivers. Otherwise, right-click on the device with a yellow exclamation mark and select "Update driver".

To connect wireless headphones, you need Bluetooth on your computer. In mid-range and high-end notebooks, "bluesub" is installed by default. Owners of desktops and laptops without this chip can purchase a special Bluetooth adapter that connects via a USB connector and allows you to receive / send a signal.

After connecting the adapter, you need to connect the wireless headphones to your computer in pairing mode.

The cost of headphones varies from 100 rubles to several thousand dollars. But remember that you should not save on your health by buying an inconvenient and low-quality accessory.

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