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cant use two bluetooth headphones at the same time

Ask By Hunter W.2,230 views

trying to listen with my wife on a movie but my phone only connects to one pair of headphones. how do we do both

Brand
Samsung
Model
Galaxy S23
Connection
Bluetooth
System
Android 14
Browser
Chrome 131
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Output Channels
2 channels
Bluetooth AudioWireless Earbuds
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Short Answer

Two sets of headphones need dual audio support in the phone or a transmitter that supports two receivers. Many phones allow it under Bluetooth settings.

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Min-Seok Kim
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Audio Codec Tester · 5+ years experience · Answered Mar 20, 2026

Standard Bluetooth connects one audio device at a time. Newer phones offer Dual Audio or Audio Sharing, which sends the same sound to two headsets.

Without it, a small transmitter with two outputs does the job.

Step By Step Fix
  1. Open Bluetooth settings and look for Dual Audio or Audio Sharing
  2. On iPhone use Share Audio from the Control Center
  3. Pair both headsets first, then enable the feature
  4. If your phone cannot, buy a transmitter that supports two receivers
Sources
  1. Bluetooth SIG: Bluetooth Technology

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  • Trent MatthewsCommunity Member

    Audio Sharing on iPhone works with AirPods, I used it on a flight. Hope that saves you some time.

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