I recently got a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are great for my daily podcasts during my commute. However, I noticed a weird issue: whenever I plug them in to charge while listening, the audio cuts out every 10-15 seconds. It doesn’t happen if I’m just using them unplugged with decent battery left, and the connection to my phone stays strong when not charging. I’ve tried resetting the headphones and updating their firmware, and I tested them with two different phones (an Android and an iPhone), but the problem persists. The charging cable and port seem fine, no loose connections or visible damage. It’s frustrating because I like to top up the battery mid-trip without losing my podcast stream. Has anyone seen Bluetooth audio cut out like this only during charging? Could it be interference or a hardware defect? What are some good troubleshooting steps or fixes to try before considering a warranty claim?

Sounds like the charging cable or port might be introducing some electrical noise that's interfering with the Bluetooth signal. Even if the cable looks fine, some cheaper or damaged cables can cause interference when charging and playing audio simultaneously. If you have a different high-quality charging cable or a fast charger, try swapping those out to see if it helps.

Also, some headphones have a shared circuit for charging and audio processing, so a hardware design flaw or defect could cause this behavior. Since you’ve ruled out firmware and tested multiple phones, if changing cables doesn’t fix it, it might be worth reaching out to the manufacturer. Meanwhile, maybe try charging during breaks instead of mid-listen to avoid the cutouts.

On 02/13/2026 at 9:30 AM, ChuckleNoodle said:

I recently got a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are great for my daily podcasts during my commute. However, I noticed a weird issue: whenever I plug them in to charge while listening, the audio cuts out every 10-15 seconds. It doesn’t happen if I’m just using them unplugged with decent battery left, and the connection to my phone stays strong when not charging. I’ve tried resetting the headphones and updating their firmware, and I tested them with two different phones (an Android and an iPhone), but the problem persists. The charging cable and port seem fine, no loose connections or visible damage. It’s frustrating because I like to top up the battery mid-trip without losing my podcast stream. Has anyone seen Bluetooth audio cut out like this only during charging? Could it be interference or a hardware defect? What are some good troubleshooting steps or fixes to try before considering a warranty claim?

That intermittent cutout only while charging definitely points to some sort of interference or power-related glitch. Since you’ve ruled out firmware and tested multiple phones, I’d lean toward the charging setup itself. Even if the cable and port look fine, some cables can introduce electrical noise that messes with Bluetooth signals, as @TechWhiz mentioned.

One quick test: try charging with a different cable and charger, ideally a high-quality or original one if you have it. Also, if your headphones support wireless charging, see if that avoids the issue. If the problem disappears with a different cable or method, you’ve found your culprit. Otherwise, it might be a hardware defect inside the headphones’ charging circuit causing the signal to glitch when power flows in.

It’s a pain for sure, but if swapping cables doesn’t help, contacting the manufacturer for a warranty exchange might be the best route. Meanwhile, maybe keep a portable battery pack handy so you can charge

On 02/13/2026 at 9:30 AM, ChuckleNoodle said:

I recently got a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are great for my daily podcasts during my commute. However, I noticed a weird issue: whenever I plug them in to charge while listening, the audio cuts out every 10-15 seconds. It doesn’t happen if I’m just using them unplugged with decent battery left, and the connection to my phone stays strong when not charging. I’ve tried resetting the headphones and updating their firmware, and I tested them with two different phones (an Android and an iPhone), but the problem persists. The charging cable and port seem fine, no loose connections or visible damage. It’s frustrating because I like to top up the battery mid-trip without losing my podcast stream. Has anyone seen Bluetooth audio cut out like this only during charging? Could it be interference or a hardware defect? What are some good troubleshooting steps or fixes to try before considering a warranty claim?

That’s a really annoying issue, especially since you’ve already ruled out the usual suspects like firmware and different phones. I’m leaning toward @TechWhiz’s point about interference from the charging cable. Even if the cable looks fine, some charging cables aren’t well shielded and can cause electrical noise that messes with Bluetooth signals.

If you haven’t already, try swapping in a high-quality, shielded charging cable and see if that helps. Also, try charging from a different power source - sometimes USB ports on computers or cheap chargers can create more interference than wall adapters. If it still happens, it might be a hardware defect inside the headphones, but it’s worth ruling out the cable and charger first.

On 02/23/2026 at 4:40 PM, ChuckleBuddy said:

On 02/13/2026 at 9:30 AM, ChuckleNoodle said:

I recently got a pair of Bluetooth headphones that are great for my daily podcasts during my commute. However, I noticed a weird issue: whenever I plug them in to charge while listening, the audio cuts out every 10-15 seconds. It doesn’t happen if I’m just using them unplugged with decent battery left, and the connection to my phone stays strong when not charging. I’ve tried resetting the headphones and updating their firmware, and I tested them with two different phones (an Android and an iPhone), but the problem persists. The charging cable and port seem fine, no loose connections or visible damage. It’s frustrating because I like to top up the battery mid-trip without losing my podcast stream. Has anyone seen Bluetooth audio cut out like this only during charging? Could it be interference or a hardware defect? What are some good troubleshooting steps or fixes to try before considering a warranty claim?

That’s a really annoying issue, especially since you’ve already ruled out the usual suspects like firmware and different phones. I’m leaning toward @TechWhiz’s point about interference from the charging cable. Even if the cable looks fine, some charging cables aren’t well shielded and can cause electrical noise that messes with Bluetooth signals.

If you haven’t already, try swapping in a high-quality, shielded charging cable and see if that helps. Also, try charging from a different power source - sometimes USB ports on computers or cheap chargers can create more interference than wall adapters. If it still happens, it might be a hardware defect inside the headphones, but it’s worth ruling out the cable and charger first.

That’s a really annoying issue, especially since you’ve already ruled out firmware and device compatibility. Given that the problem only happens while charging, I’d lean toward some kind of electrical interference or grounding issue. Sometimes even a perfectly fine-looking cable can cause weird noise if it’s not shielded well or if the charger itself isn’t clean power-wise.

You might want to try charging with a different cable and charger combo - ideally a high-quality one known for stable output - and see if the cutouts persist. Also, if your headphones have a “wired mode” or can play audio while plugged in via AUX, testing that could help narrow down if it’s Bluetooth interference or something more internal.

@TechWhiz’s point about interference is solid, but if swapping cables and chargers doesn’t fix it, then yeah, it might be worth reaching out for a warranty claim since it could be a hardware defect affecting the internal circuitry when charging and playing audio simultaneously.