While on a phone call, I can’t hear the other person talking, or they can’t hear me (LinkBuds Fit, LinkBuds Open)

1. Select your issue:

   I can't hear the other person talking

   
   Go to step 2.

   The other party can't hear me talking

   
   Go to step 4.

2. Perform the following steps on the device connected to your earbuds:

   1. Check the Bluetooth® settings to make sure that the earbuds are connected via Bluetooth®
      Note: If needed, refer to the appropriate article to establish a Bluetooth connection:
      LinkBuds Fit
      • For Android: Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
      • For iPhones: Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
      • For computers and other devices: Refer to the appropriate section of the Help Guide
      LinkBuds Open
      • For Android™ phones: Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
      • For iPhones® phones: Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
      • For computers and other devices: Refer to the appropriate section of the Help Guide
   2. Check the Speaker settings:
      • For Android: While you are talking, tap the Speaker or Bluetooth icon, and then select LinkBuds Fit/LinkBuds Open Hands-Free.
      • For iPhones: While you are talking, tap the Audio icon, and then select LinkBuds Fit/LinkBuds Open Hands-Free.
      • For Computers: While you are talking, right-click the Speaker icon at the right side of the computer screen, open the Sound settings, and then select Headset (LinkBuds Fit/LinkBuds Open Hands-Free) from the pull-down list of the Speaker setting.
      Note: The Settings menu items may vary depending on the connected device.
   3. Turn up the volume on the connected device.
      Note: Make sure that the speaker is not muted on the connected device.
   4. Restart the connected device.
      Note: If the connected device is temporarily unstable, the restart may resolve the issue.

   The issue is resolved

   The issue may have been caused by the Bluetooth device settings or a temporary malfunction.

   The issue is not resolved

   • If the connected device is Android 10 or later, or a Microsoft® Windows® computer, go to step 3.
   • For all other devices, go to step 8.

3. If the connected device is Android 10 or later, or a Windows computer, check the following settings:

   Note: The settings menu items may vary depending on the connected device.

   For Android 10 or later:

   1. Open the Settings menu on your smartphone.
   2. Select Connected devices.
   3. To the right of the headphone model name, tap the Settings icon.
   4. Set the Call setting to ON.

   For Microsoft® Windows® computers:

   Windows 11
   1. Open the Start menu and select Settings.
   2. Select System.
   3. Select Sound.
   4. Scroll down to the Advanced menu and select More sound settings.
   5. In the Playback tab, select Headphones, and click Set as Default Device.
   6. Select OK to close the setting screen.
   
   Windows 10
   1. On the right side of the computer screen, right-click the Speaker icon.
   2. Open the Sound settings, and then select Sound Control Panel.
   3. Select the Playback tab to show the device list.
   4. Select Headset labeled with Hands-free, and click Set as Default Device.
      Note: If the same headphone model name exists, make sure to choose the model labeled with Hand-Free.
   5. Select OK to close the setting screen.
   
   Windows 8.1
   1. On the right side of the computer screen, right-click the Speaker icon.
   2. Select Playback devices.
   3. Select Headset labeled with Hands-free, and click Set as Default Device.
      Note: If the same headphone model name exists, make sure to choose the model labeled with Hand-Free.
   4. Select OK to close the setting screen.

   The issue is resolved

   The issue may have been caused by the Bluetooth device settings.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to step 8.

4. Turn off the Noise suppression settings on the app you are using for the call.

   Hint: The name of the noise suppression function depends on the app.

   The issue is resolved

   The noise suppression function of the headphones and the app may have interfered with each other.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to step 5.

5. Speaking louder as the ambient sound may prevent your voice from being heard.

   The issue is resolved

   The issue may have been caused by ambient sound.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to step 6.

6. Make sure the earbuds fit snugly in your ears.

   If the earbuds do not fit your ears, the phone call quality may decrease. For details on how to wear the LinkBuds, refer to the article:
   • LinkBuds Fit: How to wear the earbud headphones and select the right size earbud tips.
   • LinkBuds Open: How to wear your LinkBuds Open properly.

   The issue is resolved

   The size or fit of the earbuds may have caused the issue.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to step 7.

7. Perform the following steps with the headphones and connected device:

   1. Set the headphones in the charging case, close the lid, wait for a few seconds, and then remove the headphones again.
   2. Restart the connected device.
      Note: If the connected device is temporarily unstable, the restart may resolve the issue.

   The issue is resolved

   The issue may have been caused by a temporary malfunction of the headphones or connected device.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to the next troubleshooting step.

8. Reset the headphones.

   • LinkBuds Fit (WF-LS910N)
   • LinkBuds Open (WF-L910)

   If your headphones model doesn't appear in the device list of the playback device, turn off the Bluetooth setting in the device and turn it on again, or leave the Bluetooth setting once and return to try the connection again.

   The issue is resolved

   The issue may have been caused by a temporary malfunction of the headphones.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to the next troubleshooting step.

9. Initialize the headphones.

   Initialization returns the headphones to the factory settings and all Bluetooth pairing information is deleted.

   • LinkBuds Fit (WF-LS910N)
   • LinkBuds Open

   The issue is resolved

   The issue may have been caused by a temporary malfunction of the headphones.

   The issue is not resolved

   Go to the next troubleshooting step.

10. If you have a different smartphone, Walkman®, or other device, try to perform a Bluetooth pairing with the headphones and one of these other devices:

    The issue is resolved

    The connected device or application may be the cause. Use a different device or application, or consult a manufacturer of the device or application.

    The issue is not resolved

    Turn off other wireless devices or move away from those devices because wireless interference can cause the issue. If the issue is still not resolved, the headphones may be malfunctioning and service may be required.  Go to Product Repair. 

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