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The thread discusses issues with Windows automatically switching from Bluetooth headphones to speakers when handling calls, especially when connected to a PC used as a headset. The original poster seeks solutions to keep Windows using Bluetooth headphones exclusively during calls, but encounters connection errors upon disconnecting. Responders suggest checking playback device settings and exploring sound mixer utilities to manage device preferences, though no definitive fix is provided. Overall, the discussion highlights troubleshooting steps for maintaining Bluetooth headphone use during calls on Windows.
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Ricardo Maldonado

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I have my Samsung S3 connected to my PC and have my pc as a headset so that I can use the PC for voice, I also have Bluetooth headphones I use for audio, and can be used as headset. When I answer a call Windows disconnects my headphones and uses my speakers and mic to handle voice. I would like it just to use my bluetooth headphones. I tried everything. Any ideas how to get Windows to use my headphones? Oh and when it disconnects I try to reconnect my headphones and I get an error saying can't connect. Once I hangup the call Windows connects my headphones.
 

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I don't have a headset, so I will not have some options you probably will. Is this headset a combination with the microphone attached?

But right clicking the speaker icon will allow you to select playback devices. On that dialog is a communications tab, maybe something there will help.

If it doesn't, do you have another sound mixer utility installed, like on my system, I have a Realtek mixer in addition to the basic Windows one. If you do, perhaps something there.
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I don't have a headset, so I will not have some options you probably will. Is this headset a combination with the microphone attached?

But right clicking the speaker icon will allow you to select playback devices. On that dialog is a communications tab, maybe something there will help.

If it doesn't, do you have another sound mixer utility installed, like on my system, I have a Realtek mixer in addition to the basic Windows one. If you do, perhaps something there.
 

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