This is a tutorial for those wanting to connect A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) stereo Bluetooth headset to the PC / Laptop. This is based on Windows and a SAMSUNG headset, although the steps are all very similar.
This is done using a USB Bluetooth dongle.
1. Install the Bluetooth adapter if you have not already done so, and make sure to give it a time to install the necessary drivers.
2. Turn the Adapter on. Navigate your way to devices and locate your Bluetooth adapter. Right-click and select properties.
Make sure to Allow Devices to Find this computer, Allow devices to connect to this computer, Alert me when Bluetooth device wants to connect, and If you wish, Show Bluetooth in the notifications area.
3. Set your headset into discovery mode and search for it using your PC. This is done by clicking the devices tab under your adapter's properties window.
Or right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the system tries to clicking add device.
4. Your adapter has found your device and it is time to pair it. Some headsets come with a pairing code of 0000. Check your manual for your code.
5. Once paired allow the computer to install the drivers from Windows update.
6. Set the headset for stereo audio.
Open up Bluetooth devices (right-clicking the system tray icon). Right-click your headset and select properties. Navigate over to the services tab and allow it to load the services. We need to make sure "Audio Sink" and "Headset" are both checked. You may also un-check "Hands-free Telephony". Click Apply / OK and allow the computer to install more drivers (This may not be necessary if audio sink and headset were both checked)
7. Select the headset. Make sure your headset is still on and connected.
Open: control panel > hardware and sound >Sound.
Under the playback tab, you will see a new Bluetooth audio. It may be called Stereo Audio or not depending on your headset. You need to right-click the device and set it as default. Make sure no sound is being played when setting the headset.
8. Try playing some music or a video in windows media player. If you hear the sound then you are all set up.