Do you enjoy watching TV with minimal sound when everyone is asleep, or do you prefer to block the external sound when watching your favorite shows? Then you can watch TV with headphones and there are both wireless or wired headphones available. Connecting headphones is feasible no matter what TV brand you own. Here are several ways to watch TV with headphones:
1. Bluetooth headphones
Nowadays, most smart TVs have built-in Bluetooth features, so it’s best to check and see if your TV already has one. If it does, fine, just buy a pair of Bluetooth wireless headphones and pair them with your TV.
The typical range for standard Bluetooth is about 10 meters without any interference. High-quality Bluetooth headphones have features such as noise reduction, sound amplification, etc. to enhance the incoming audio signal.
To pair a Bluetooth headset with the TV, just turn on the headphones, and then go to TV settings> Audio> Audio output> Speaker list.
2. Directly connected headphones
TV connection with a directly connected headphone is very reliable, but not so convenient. However, if you are lucky, your TV has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. If not, it has the RCA output, which means you need an RCA-to-3.5mm adapter and connect your headphones.
The challenge is for convenience and you will also need a long cord from your TV to where you will be sitting. You must be careful when using this connection form to avoid pulling or tripping over the cable.
It’s not the best method out there, but it gets the job done, especially if your TV screen is small and you can sit close to it.
Tip: If the headphone cord is not long enough for your enjoyment, you can purchase a headphone extension cable to help.
3. Bluetooth transmitter/adapter
However, a Bluetooth transmitter will be useful if your TV does not have Bluetooth support. The transmitter must be connected to the TV and then you can easily pair it with your headphones. They are generally also cheap with a price range of SEK 200 – 500.
Bluetooth adapters are available in online stores but are careful when buying as not all of them are suitable for TV. Get one with optical audio such as TOSLink or SPDIF input and optical outputs as they provide quality connectivity and stable audio.
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4. Chromecast – Watch TV with headphones
Chromecast acts as a bridge between your TV and your tablet, phone, or computer. It can be connected to a monitor via a standard HDMI port. However, your TV also does not require a unique interface to connect, start and pair the network, and you are connected.
This smart device can then be paired with the headphones via Bluetooth, and you can enjoy shows without distracting those around you.
5. Apple TV – watch TV with headphones
If you own an Apple TV, you’re in luck. This TV enables natural pairing with your headphones via Bluetooth. Go to Settings> Bluetooth> Select the headphones and you are paired.
6. Android TV – watch TV with headphones
Android TVs can be paired with your Bluetooth headphones. It also works as an intelligent Fire TV device. Pairing is possible if your TV is Android and also powered by Hisense, Nvidia Shield TV media streamer and Sony. All you need to do is pair your Bluetooth headphones to your TV and then adjust the volume to your liking.
Nvidia Shield Controller has a built-in socket. If your headphones are wired, you can still connect to them.
With all of the above methods, you can listen to and watch your programs without distraction from your neighbor’s dog who continues to bark. You can enjoy privacy and give peace to your partner sleeping on the couch. Test the method that works best for you for maximum comfort.