Unilateral headphones are when the sound is distributed to only one channel (L/R). Why does this happen and how to fix it?
If mono audio is enabled, if the sound balance is one-sided,
if there is a software error or error, or if there is a faulty internal
hardware part. , the headphones will only play audio from one channel.
To resolve this issue, change the sound balance, clear the
Bluetooth list, clean up the audio port, reset network settings or headphones,
or disable mono audio.
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How can I find out which device has the problem?
To find out which device
(headphones or source device) is
defective, follow these steps:
Try another device source
Pair your headphones with another device source (smartphone,
TV, PC, etc.) and see if they work properly. If your headphones work fine after
changing the source device, your old source device was defective. If the
headphones still do not work properly
after replacing the device (sound source), the headphones are defective.
This means that instead of looking for problems with your PC
or phone, you should find and fix problems with your headphones.
Try another headphone
You can also try pairing different headphones to the same
source device to see if they work properly. If your new headphones work fine
when connected to the same source device, your old headphones were defective.
How can I fix my phone's headphones only working on one side?
To fix your phone's headphones working only on one side,
follow these steps:
Change the sound balance
Sound balance refer to the distribution of sound between the
L and R audio channels. You can change or adjust the sound balance of your
phone. If your phone's sound balance setting is on the right or left, the sound
will be heard from one side of the headphones. Keeps the sound balanced in the
center. That is, the sound is distributed over his two channels (left and
right).
To adjust or change the sound balance on your iPhone,
follow these steps:
·
Go to Settings > Accessibility.
·
Press Audio/Video.
·
Scroll down and find "Balance".
·
Adjust the slider (leave it centered).
To change the sound balance on your Android smartphone,
follow these steps:
·
Go to settings.
·
Scroll down and press "Accessibility".
·
Click Audio Settings under Audio.
·
Adjust the slider (leave it centered).
Clear the Bluetooth list
If your headphones only play music from one side due to a
software error or glitch, you can resolve the issue by clearing your Bluetooth
list, resetting your headphones, or updating your firmware to the latest
version.
Clearing the Bluetooth list refers to removing the headphone
pairing information from your phone.
To clear his Bluetooth list on your iPhone, follow these
steps:
·
Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
·
Find your paired device and press  next to its
name.
·
Press "Forget this device".
·
Turn Bluetooth off/on and pair both devices
again.
To clear the Bluetooth list on Android, follow these
steps:
·
Go to Settings > Connected devices or
Bluetooth.
·
Find your paired device and press the gear icon
next to its name.
·
Press "Remove this device".
·
Reconnect both devices.
Clean the audio ports
Dirt and dust can prevent wired headphones from properly
contacting the port's internal connector. This can lead to loose connections, especially if your
headphones only work on one side.
The audio (auxiliary) port on your phone can build up dirt
and debris if you don't clean it
regularly.
To clean the audio (aux) port, follow these steps:
1.
Damp a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol.
2.
If the cotton swab is too large to connect,
remove part of it.
3.
Insert the cotton swab into the audio port and
move it back and forth.
4.
Remove it, insert the other side of the cotton
swab (dry one) and slide it into the port.
5.
Please wait a few minutes before using the port
again.
Reset network settings
"Resetting network settings" means resetting
network-related settings to their
original or default configurations. Personal or saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth
pairings, and other saved network settings will be deleted.
If the Bluetooth connection between your phone and
headphones is not working properly, or if your headphones only play music from
one channel, you can resolve the issue by resetting the network settings (if your phone is broken) ).
Unfortunately, there's no way to reset just the Bluetooth settings, so you'll
need to reset all network settings. This will also remove any saved passwords
for your WiFi settings.
iPhone:
·
Go to Settings > General.
·
Scroll down and press "Reset".
·
Press "Reset network settings".
·
Wait until the process is complete.
Android (9.0 and above):
·
Go to Settings > System.
·
Click Advanced > Reset options.
·
Press "Reset Wi-Fi, phone, and
Bluetooth" / "Reset network settings."
·
Press "Reset settings".
How do I resolve an issue where my headphones only work on one side in
Windows?
To resolve an issue where my headphones only work on one
side in Windows, follow these steps:
Change audio balance
Windows also has audio balance settings that let you control the distribution of sound between the
two audio channels (L/R). If the audio output
is more balanced on one side (left or right), the audio on the other
side will be quieter or not heard at all.
To change audio balance settings in Windows, follow these
steps:
1. Type "control panel"
in the search box.
2. Click Sound or Hardware and
Sound.
3. A new window will open. Find
your audio output device (headphones) under Play and double-click it. Four. Go
to "Layers".
5. Click Balance.
6. Balance 1 and 2 at the same
number (level).
Restart the Bluetooth Support Service.
The Bluetooth Support
Service is a Windows service that allows you to manage Bluetooth connections,
pair devices, and transfer data between
your computer and Bluetooth devices. If this service does not work properly,
the connection between the two devices may be weak and the
headphones may play music from one channel. Restarting will resolve any errors or glitches that are
preventing the Bluetooth driver from working properly.
Note: This only works with Bluetooth headphones.
To restart the Bluetooth Support Service in Windows,
follow these steps:
1. Press Windows Key + R on your
keyboard or type Run in the search box.
2. Type “services.msc”.
3. Locate and double-click the
Bluetooth Support Service.
4. Change the startup type to
"Automatic".
5. Click Stop, then click Apply.
6. Click Start, change Startup type
to Manual, and click Apply and OK.
Turn off mono audio
Mono audio, short for monophonic audio, refers to an audio
format or playback mode in which sounds are combined and transmitted on a
single channel (one side only). If mono audio is enabled in Windows settings,
the headphones will only play audio from one side. Disable it to resolve the
issue.
To disable mono audio in Windows, follow these steps:
1. Type "Mono" in the search field.
2. Click "Turn mono audio on or off."
3. If mono is on, turn it off.
How do I fix headphones that only work on one side?
If your headphones break, there are a few things you can do
to fix the problem.
Reset your headphones
If your music only plays from one
channel due to a software error or a bug in your headphones, a hard reset may
be able to fix the problem. A hard reset restores original factory settings,
clears internal memory, removes known devices, and fixes software errors. The
reset process varies depending on the brand or model of your headphones.
However, this requires him to press two or more buttons at the same time for a
few seconds. Please read or search the user manual for instructions on how to reset.
Update the firmware version
Older firmware versions contain
various software errors and glitches that can cause your headphones to stop
working properly. Upgrading the firmware version will improve the performance
of your headphones and fix software errors.
To update the firmware version
on your headphones, follow these steps:
1. Pair your headphones with your
phone.
2. Download the official
application of the headphone brand to your phone. (Example: Bose Connect).
3. Open the application and check if updates
are available.
4. Install updates.
Support contact
information If you experience any
hardware issues with your headphones, send them in for repair. Hardware
problems usually occur when dropped or
when weight is applied to it.