How to Turn Regular Headphones Into Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless protocol that allows portable devices to communicate with each other. Most people know about hands-free Bluetooth headsets, but Bluetooth can also be used to stream full stereo music. The stereo streaming protocol allows compatible phones and MP3 players to stream directly to headphones, speakers or car stereo units wirelessly. If you want to use your regular headphones wirelessly, you can plug them into an adapter, then connect it to your phone or MP3 player.

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  Turn on your phone or player, and turn on the Bluetooth adapter. Hold down the "Pair" button on the adapter until the LED starts blinking.

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  Access your phone or MP3 player's Bluetooth menu. Select "Pair" or "Search for devices." Select the adapter and press "Pair." Enter the passcode if necessary; most devices use either "000" or "1234."

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  Wait for the pairing process to complete. Plug your headphones into the 1/8-inch jack on the adapter.

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  Access your phone's music player or the main menu on your MP3 device. Start a song, video or playlist. The audio is now streaming to your headphones.