Owning an Amazon Fire tablet means having access to many different entertainment experiences. Some of these experiences, like reading an ebook in the Kindle app, are designed for your quiet enjoyment. Other sounds, such as listening to audiobooks or playing games, will be experienced by you (and others) as louder.
If you have a pair of Bluetooth headphones, you don’t have to worry about others listening. You’ll need to pair and connect the headphones to your Fire tablet first, but the process is pretty simple. Here’s what you need to do to connect Bluetooth headphones to your Amazon Fire tablet.
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Make sure the headphones are in pairing mode
The process will vary depending on your headphones
Before you start, make sure you put your headphones in pairing mode. In this mode, you can connect the headphones wirelessly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices (such as a Fire tablet).
This may require pressing a physical switch or button on the headset. However, the exact process will vary depending on your device. To pair Apple AirPods, for example, you press and hold the settings button on the back of the charging case, place the AirPods inside with the lid open, until the LED above it starts flashing white.
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Your headphones will remain in pairing mode for a short period of time. You’ll need to follow the steps below to actually pair and connect the headphones to your tablet.
How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones with an Amazon Fire Tablet
Open device settings to connect headphones
Once you know how to put your headphones into pairing mode, you can pair them with your Fire tablet. These steps apply to any Amazon Fire tablet and version.
To pair Bluetooth headphones with an Amazon Fire tablet:
- Open set up menu.
- exist set upaccording to Connect devices.
- Click Bluetooth slider to make sure your Fire tablet’s Bluetooth radio is enabled.
- Next, click Pair a new device At the top.
- On the headset, switch the headset to pairing mode. Check your equipment manual to confirm the correct procedure.
- Wait for your headphones to appear below Available devices list.
- If it does not appear, please return Connect devices,then click Pair a new device Refresh the list again.
- Once your headset appears, click on the headset’s name in the list.
- If prompted, click a pair Confirm that you want to pair the headphones in the pop-up menu box.
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If the process is successful, you will be returned to Connect devices menu.Your headphones will connect and appear in Available media devices Categories are at the top.
How to connect paired Bluetooth headphones to your Amazon Fire tablet
Check your previously connected devices
Once you pair your wireless headphones, they can connect to your Amazon Fire tablet now or in the future. However, pairing only allows them to connect, but that doesn’t mean they have to connect themselves every time you want to use them.
If you’re using the headphones with other devices, this almost certainly won’t happen. You need to manually connect the paired headphones to the tablet. That’s assuming your Bluetooth radio is on, your paired headphones are on and have enough battery, and they’re within range of your tablet.
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To connect paired Bluetooth headphones to your Fire tablet:
- Open set up menu.
- tap Connect devices.
- make sure Bluetooth Slider is enabled. If not, tap it to turn on the Bluetooth radio.
- Turn on your Bluetooth headphones and make sure they are close to your Fire tablet.
- Next, click Previously connected device.
- Click gear icon Next to your headphones in the list.
- Click connect button.
- The device should now be connected, showing positive inside Available media devices list.
How to remove paired Bluetooth headphones from your Amazon Fire tablet
If desired, you can remove paired headphones from the Bluetooth device list. For example, you might need to do this to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
To remove paired Bluetooth headphones from your Amazon Fire tablet:
- Open set up menu.
- tap Connect devices.
- If the headset is currently connected, tap gear icon Next to your headphones.
- Otherwise, click Previously connected device,then click gear icon Next to your headphones.
- Click forget button.
- inside Forgot your device? box, click Forgot device Confirm your choice.
Once you remove the headphones from the pairing list, you won’t be able to connect them to your Fire tablet without repeating the pairing process above.
Why can’t my Bluetooth headphones connect to my Fire tablet?
Make sure Bluetooth is on and re-pair your headphones
If your headphones can’t connect to your Fire tablet, there’s usually an obvious reason. This assumes you’ve paired your device, but if not, follow the steps above first.
Next, check to see if your Bluetooth radio is on Connect devices Menu in Fire tablet settings. No Bluetooth radio, cannot connect. You’ll also want to make sure the headphones are turned on and have enough battery to connect.
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If you are trying to connect, a good rule of thumb is to make sure the two devices are close enough to be able to touch them for the connection to be successful. You should be able to easily connect your device at that distance.
If all else fails, you need to try removing the device from the pairing list and repeat the above steps to pair it again.
FAQ
Q: Does the Fire tablet have a headphone jack?
Yes. In addition to Bluetooth support for wireless headphones, all Fire tablets include a jack for traditional wired headphones.
Q: How do I connect a Bluetooth speaker to an Amazon Fire tablet?
You can pair a Bluetooth speaker with your Fire tablet just like you would wireless headphones. In the device settings, turn on Bluetooth, put the speaker into pairing mode, and tap Pair with new device.
Q: Do Amazon Fire Kids tablets have Bluetooth?
Yes. All Fire tablet models have built-in Bluetooth to enable wireless connectivity for accessories, including the kids version.
Q: Can I use AirPods with my Amazon Fire tablet?
Yes. AirPods use the same Bluetooth technology as other wireless brands, so they can connect with any Bluetooth-enabled tablet, including all Fire tablet modes.