If you’re considering purchasing your first wireless headphones you’re probably wondering if you will be able to use your headphones without a Wi-Fi connection.
Wireless headphones do work without Wi-Fi, all that is required in order to connect your wireless headphones to your device is Bluetooth. Bluetooth does not require an internet connection, Wi-Fi, or a cellular connection, it simply requires two devices to have Bluetooth built-in in order to connect to each other.
Let’s take a look at how wireless headphones work and what they require in order to operate.
How Do Wireless Headphones Work?
Wireless headphones only have one way of connecting to other devices & that’s simply through a Bluetooth connection.
In order to connect wireless headphones to a device, all you need is for both devices to have Bluetooth. Almost all devices nowadays come with Bluetooth built-in.
To connect your headphones to your other device simply turn Bluetooth on, on your other device then pair it to your headphones & your good to go!
Bluetooth is its own network, it simply establishes a connection between two devices and allows easy pairing. Bluetooth does not require WiFi or any internet connection to work. For this reason, wireless headphones do not require Wi-Fi, an internet connection, or a cellular network connection, all it requires is for your other device to also have Bluetooth built-in.
Here’s a quick video on how to pair your wireless headphones to any device with Bluetooth.
How Far Do Wireless Headphones Reach?
Wireless headphones can generally reach a 30-50 meter distance from your device if you are using Bluetooth 5, & around a 10-30-meter distance if you’re connecting to a Bluetooth 4 device.
How far apart your wireless headphone can go is dependant on a few factors the main one being the version of Bluetooth both devices feature.
Here’s a list of Bluetooth version & how far they can reach until they get disconnected:
- BLUETOOTH 3: 10 meters (33 ft)
- BLUETOOTH 4: 60 meters (200 ft)
- BLUETOOTH 5: 240 meters (800 ft)
It’s important to note that the range for Bluetooth varies for each device, wireless headphones generally don’t reach 240 meters this is Bluetooths potential, however, it does vary depending not the device. As mentioned above expect a distance of 30-50 meter distance on a Bluetooth 5 device & a 10-30-meter distance on a Bluetooth 4 device.
Top 4 Best Wireless Headphones In The Market:
Sony WH-1000XM4
First on the list is one of Sony’s popular headphones the WH-100XM. These award-winning headphones feature industry-leading noise cancelation, allowing you to get away and enjoy your music no matter how noisy the environment.
Additionally, the WH-100XM4 features smart listening technology, which allows you to enjoy a hands-free-listening experience. This entails speaking to automatically pause your music, as well as adaptive playback thanks to a built-in proximity sensor that detects whether or not the headphones are being worn.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Next up is the widely popular Bose Noise-canceling headphones 700, these headphones feature two microphones both in & out of the earcups of the headphones in order to detect noise in your environment & create an opposite signal to cancel it out.
The Bose 700 features easy access to voice assistants such as Alexa & google assistant allowing for a hands-free way of getting weather information, pausing/playing your music, controlling your playlist quickly &easily.
Additionally, these headphones can be taken anywhere and last for a while, thanks to its 20-hour battery life.
Jabra Elite 45h
The Jabra Elite 45h is another popular choice among wireless headphone lovers. It features 40mm speakers which is currently the biggest this headphone category has to offer. The Jabra Elite is also unmatched when it comes to battery life, lasting as long as 50 hours from a single charge. 15 minutes of charge will offer around 10 hours of battery life.
Additionally, the Jabra works with voice assistants such as Siri, google assistant, & Alexa allowing you to make hands-free calls, find nearby shops on the go, & even have your messages read to you.
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
Last but definitely not least we have the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT headphones, these headphones feature an M50x studio sound for an uplifting wireless listening experience, providing clear, deep & accurate base responses.
It is designed with a closed-back, over-ear design allowing for great passive isolation keeping out external noise.
Additionally, the ATH-M50xBT offers 40 hours of battery life in a single charge allowing you to take it on the go without worrying about it cutting off too early.
Related Questions:
Do Wireless Headphones Need To Be Charged?
wireless headphones do need to be charged & the battery can last anywhere from 4-24 hours depending on the brand & quality of the wireless headphones you get. The typical charging time for wireless headphones is around 3 hours.
Does Bluetooth Drain Your Battery?
Bluetooth typically uses 1.8% more battery when it’s on, this isn’t a massive usage of battery & is barely even noticeable, this will amount to 10 to 15 minutes of extra battery life.
Does Bluetooth Work on a Plane
Yes, Bluetooth does work on planes, you may be required to turn off your Bluetooth device for take-off & landing but will be able to use it for the duration of the flight.
Final Thoughts
Wireless headphone’s main & only form of connection is via Bluetooth, so for this reason wireless headphones do not require an internet, connection or Wi-Fi of any sort in order to pair to your device. Bluetooth is its own network & establishes a connection without the need for an internet connection, this allows you to pair your headphones to any other device that has built-in Bluetooth quickly & easily.
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