Android headphones too quiet – what can I do?

This practical tip shows you what you can do if the sound from your headphones is too quiet on your Android device.

Android headphones are too quiet: solutions

If your music on your Android smartphone is too quiet on your headphones, there may be a number of reasons for this:

• If you are using the headphones that came with the device, they usually offer poorer quality. This is quickly noticeable. In this case, it is usually sufficient to use better headphones.

• In rare cases, your headphones may be damaged. Try a different model to make sure it’s not the headphones.

• If you are using Bluetooth headphones, unpair them and pair them again with your Android device. If there are connection problems, this can lead to a lower volume.

• Check the battery of your wireless headphones. Some models get quieter when they are running low.

Headphones too quiet: adjust Android volume individually

Android devices also offer you the option of making adjustments directly via the volume menu:

• To do this, press one of the volume buttons on your device. Then click on the three dots that can be seen at the displayed volume.

• The volume adjustment of your device will open. There you can, for example, adjust the media volume using the slider to make it louder.

• The changes will be applied immediately and can help if there are problems using the headphones.

• Note: Alternatively, you can use an app like Quick Volume Control to increase the headphone volume on your Android.