Bug 514815 - Preview sound files in Dolphin with bluetooth headphones paired plays instead on built-in audio device
Summary: Preview sound files in Dolphin with bluetooth headphones paired plays instead...
Status: REPORTED
Alias: None
Product: dolphin
Classification: Applications
Component: panels: information (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 25.12.1
Platform: Manjaro Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Dolphin Bug Assignee
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Reported: 2026-01-19 01:38 UTC by Steeven Hudon
Modified: 2026-01-19 01:38 UTC (History)
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Description Steeven Hudon 2026-01-19 01:38:55 UTC 
SUMMARY
When clicking "Play" in the information panel to preview sound files in Dolphin, with bluetooth headphones paired, Dolphin plays with the built-in audio device instead of the bluetooth headphones.    

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Pair bluetooth headphones
2. Select audio file (ex. mp3 file).  
3. In the Information panel, click on the triangle/play icon.  

OBSERVED RESULT
Sound is played with the built-in device instead of the bluetooth headphones.  It is also impossible to select "play audio using" bluetooth headphone in the mixer (systray) / Audio volume > Applications.  It is also impossible to select "play all audio via this device" [bluetooth headphones] in the mixer (systray) / Audio volume > Devices.

EXPECTED RESULT
When clicking on the play icon in the Information panel, the sound should play in my bluetooth headphones.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Manjaro Linux  
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.4 
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.21.0 
Qt Version: 6.10.1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bluetooth headphones are Raycon Fitness
Sound plays in the headphones for any other software (ex. VLC, Ardour, etc.)