Why is my laptop not recognizing my headphones?

1. Check if your headphones are plugged in – the plug may not be securely connected to the audio port of your laptop.
2. Make sure the sound isn’t muted – check the audio settings of your laptop to ensure the sound is not muted.
3. Check if your headphone’s sound settings are set correctly – some headphones require sound settings to be adjusted in order for them to be recognised by your laptop.
4. Perform operating system updates – outdated drivers or software running on your laptop may be preventing your headphones from being recognised.