User level: Level 1 (4 points)Anytime I connect a pair or headphones (repeatable with Airpods pro or my bose qc35) The audio device looks like it switches properly but I don't get audio in my headphones until I manually switch the audio device off of the headphones then back to them or adjust the volume.
Posted on Oct 30, 2026 10:49 AM
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)Nov 4, 2026 6:02 PM in response to wilcleve
Try this: 1) Update to the latest iOS and restart. 2) Settings > Bluetooth > tap the (i) next to the headphones > Forget This Device, then re-pair. 3) Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual - make sure Mono Audio is off. 4) Settings > General > Transfer or Reset > Reset Network Settings (this also resets Bluetooth pairings). If it only happens with one app, quit that app and test in Music.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386026