Bluetooth says connected, but sound stays on the TV—what should you check?

A Bluetooth status can mean the device is paired and connected without making it the active media output. Open the TV’s audio-output menu and confirm the selected destination, then test a built-in app and an HDMI source separately.

System sounds, app audio and HDMI audio may follow different paths, and some formats or apps can limit Bluetooth output. Disconnect other paired devices and restart the headphones or speaker before deleting every pairing.

What is the exact TV model, Bluetooth device and source? Also note whether volume controls affect the TV or the Bluetooth device. That helps separate pairing, output selection and source-format issues.