BenchReady — Bluetooth: connection, music and call audio Standard Pixel 7 (2022), stock Android · 2.0.0 Separate accessory discovery and connection from media and phone-audio profiles. MODEL FIT Open Settings → About phone and confirm Pixel 7. Check Android version and security update locally. Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 Pro are separate models. Android 14 December 2023 update or later for Repair Mode. Other checks: stock Android with the named settings available. Excluded: Pixel 7a; Pixel 7 Pro; Pixel 6; custom Android ROM PREPARATION [ ] Owned charged accessory with its instructions [ ] Parked vehicle if a car accessory is used [ ] Known local audio track [ ] Optional second owned compatible audio accessory [ ] Keep any existing backup accessible to you. [ ] Keep credentials and personal files outside this record. GUIDE 1. Follow the accessory’s discovery instructions. Toggle phone Bluetooth off/on and distinguish a saved device from an actively connected device. Sources: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7334382?hl=en; Step 1; Cannot pair with accessories 2. Restart the phone through Power + Volume up → Restart and restart the accessory normally if needed. Keep other paired devices from taking the audio. Sources: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7334382?hl=en; Bluetooth basics; other devices playing music 3. In Settings → Connected devices, open the accessory settings and check Media audio, if the accessory supports music. Play the same local track at a comfortable level. Sources: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7334382?hl=en; Cannot hear music 4. For an accessory that supports calls, inspect Phone audio separately. A working music path does not establish call support. Sources: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7334382?hl=en; Cannot make or get calls 5. If available, compare another owned media accessory with the same track. Keep car-manual limitations and accessory-specific failures in the record; no optional diagnostic upload is required. Sources: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7334382?hl=en; Music capability; still have Bluetooth issues EVIDENCE TO RECORD Accessory state: Not recorded Media audio: Not recorded Phone audio: Not recorded Other paired output: Not recorded Original accessory music — Connected; music supported; Media audio enabled: Not checked Original accessory call — Calls supported; Phone audio enabled; safe test: Not checked Second accessory music — Only if owned/available; same track and safe volume: Not checked Original accessory after restart — Same supported media path; documented connection: Not checked STOP CONDITIONS Stop using and charging equipment with swelling, casing separation, smoke, a burning smell or suspected battery damage. Do not open or press on it. Set damaged accessories aside. Do not open mains adapters or force connectors. Do not erase, reset, flash firmware or bypass a lock as a default diagnostic step. OUTCOMES Comparison recorded: Keep connection state and media/call capability separate. An unsupported music profile is an accessory limitation to confirm with its maker. - Discovered, saved and connected states - Media audio versus Phone audio support/result - Same track on another accessory, if available Complete the missing preparation: Complete the accessory’s own connection procedure before judging audio. - Use the accessory’s documented discovery/connection mode. - Discovered, saved and connected states - Media audio versus Phone audio support/result - Same track on another accessory, if available Discuss the recorded result with support: Take the affected profile, connected-state and second-accessory comparison to Google or the accessory maker. - Discovered, saved and connected states - Media audio versus Phone audio support/result - Same track on another accessory, if available Keep the unknowns in your handoff: Connection, music capability or call capability remains unverified; pairing alone does not establish audio support. - Tell support which profile or accessory capability could not be confirmed. - Discovered, saved and connected states - Media audio versus Phone audio support/result - Same track on another accessory, if available Stop powered checks: Stop using or charging damaged equipment. Do not open or press on the phone or handle hot or smoking equipment. Contact Google or an authorized provider; use local emergency help for immediate fire danger. - Stop using any damaged or overheating accessory and include it in the service description. - Discovered, saved and connected states - Media audio versus Phone audio support/result - Same track on another accessory, if available SOURCES Fix Pixel Bluetooth problems: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7334382?hl=en (Bluetooth basics; Cannot hear music; Cannot make or get calls; checked 2026-10-13) Turn your Pixel phone on and off: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7374159?hl=en (Pixel 6 and later; Restart; checked 2026-10-13) Pixel 7 safety and regulatory guide: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/12164747?hl=en (Safety warnings; Repair and service; Charging; checked 2026-10-13) Use Pixel Repair Mode: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/14266732?hl=en (Learn how it works; Access; Exit; checked 2026-10-13) Fix Pixel battery drain: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/6090599?hl=en (Battery diagnostics; Battery usage; Updates; Still have issues; checked 2026-10-13) Fix Pixel Camera app: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/6306624?hl=en (General troubleshooting steps 1–3; Selfie camera; Shutter delay; checked 2026-10-13) Fix touch and response issues on Pixel: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/6010316?hl=en (Check screen; Pixel 8a and earlier; checked 2026-10-13) This is a blank guide. Use the website to save observations and export an importable record. No physical repair has been verified.