How to use wireless ear buds with a "dumb" TV

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vickivwray

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#207655 7-Jan-2017 06:51

thanking in advance for any help I can receive. I'm not very tech savvy and need all the help I can get.

We have an Emerson "dumb" TV that I would like to use wireless ear buds with to listen to the TV while my husband is sleeping. I bought a $20 cheapy system from Walmart where I plugged a small black box into the Audio Out plugs in the back of the TV and then use the wireless headphones that came with the system but its not real good reception and the headphones are too bulky when laying down so I want to be able to use wireless ear buds. Is this possible? If yes, what do I need to buy in order to accomplish this? thanks much for the help.

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#1699704 7-Jan-2017 08:54

Hi there!

You need a Bluetooth transmitter (like the 'black box' you have) and then pair it to your earbuds.

vickivwray

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#1699706 7-Jan-2017 09:00

thank you so much. I just did a google for the cost and I see the Bluetooth transmitters don't cost that much - $35-50 range plus whatever ear buds I decide on.

thank you thank you thank you!!!